Christina Chennat
Bharatanatyam Performer • Teacher
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About
Christina Prakanthan is a distinguished Bharatanatyam dancer, teacher, choreographer, and researcher based in Western Melbourne, Australia. Her journey in dance began at the early age of three in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She received foundational training under the esteemed guidance of the Late Useni Hariram, a disciple of Dr. Padma Subramaniam, and further…
Journey Timeline
Early childhood
Began Bharatanatyam training at age 3 — In Colombo, Sri Lanka, under Useni Hariram, Smt. Anusha Tharmarajah, and Dr. Suryakala Jeevananthan.
Awarded 'Natya Visharadha' — At age 13 by Bathkande Sangeeth Vidyapeet, Delhi.
2002
Completed Arangetram — In Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2011
Began teaching dance — Over 14 years of teaching experience as of 2025.
2012
Founded Natyatharu School of Dance — In Western Melbourne, Australia.
2016
Awarded 'Artist of the year' — By the Senior Citizens Benevolence Society of Victoria.
Awarded 'Nava Mouthika' — By her guru, Dr. Lakshmi Ramaswamy.
Served as inaugural President of BAAVA — For five years, promoting Bharatanatyam graded examinations in Victoria.
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Awards & Honors
- Natya Visharadha — Bathkande Sangeeth Vidyapeet, Delhi
- Nava Mouthika — Dr. Lakshmi Ramaswamy
- 2016 · Artist of the year — Senior Citizens Benevolence Society of Victoria
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