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Christina Chennat

Bharatanatyam Performer • Teacher

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Melbourne, Australiawww.natyatharu.com.au

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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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  • Natya VisharadhaBathkande Sangeeth Vidyapeet, Delhi
  • Nava MouthikaDr. Lakshmi Ramaswamy
  • 2016 · Artist of the yearSenior Citizens Benevolence Society of Victoria

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