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V Balakrishnan is a Singapore-based Bharatanatyam dancer, teacher, choreographer, and institution head who has dedicated his life to the classical Indian dance form. He began his journey in Bharatanatyam in 1977, initially taking individual classes with Balagopalan of Kalakshetra. His early exposure to dance came from accompanying his mother to films, which…
Journey Timeline
1976
Began working for RTS (Radio & Television Singapore)
1977
Began learning Bharatanatyam — Studied with Balagopalan of Kalakshetra
1979
Introduced to Swami Shantanand Saraswathi
1981
Performed in 'Dattatreya' at Kala Mandir — Kala Mandir was founded by Swami Shantanand Saraswathi
1986
Met Neila Satyalingam
1988
Began touring internationally with Neila Satyalingam's productions — Toured continuously for four years until 1991
2006
Concluded career at Mediacorp (formerly RTS/SBC)
2008
Founded Bharataanjali — Registered his own dance school
2010
Established Bharataanjali in its own dance space in Norris Road
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