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Aparna Nangiar is a distinguished Indian classical dancer specializing in Koodiyattam and its solo female counterpart, Nangiarkoothu. Born in 1984 into the illustrious Ammannur family, renowned for its Koodiyattam practitioners in Kerala, she began her rigorous training in the art form at the tender age of seven. Her foundational education took place at the…
Journey Timeline
1984
Born
1991
Began learning Koodiyattam — At age 7
1993
Arangetram/Debut — At Vadakkumnathan koothambalam
2014
Performed 'Dasamam' Koothu
2021
Presented Dasamam Koothu for the second time
2022
Documentary 'The Nangiarkoothu Artist' premiered — New York premiere at 50th Dance on Camera Festival
2023
Received Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — From Sangeet Natak Akademi
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Awards & Honors
- 2023 · Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — Sangeet Natak Akademi
Media Coverage
- Preserving Koodiyattom
Deccan Chronicle
- Rare act
The Hindu
- Aparna Nangiar's Nangiarkooth: Dance Depicts Emotions
India Art Review
- Dasamam Koothu: A Rare Variant of Nangiarkoothu
India Art Review
- Highlights 2022
Narthaki
- Penmudra – The Women's Stamp on Koodiyattam
India Art Review
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