Harikishan S. Nair
Bharatanatyam Teacher
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About
Harikishan S. Nair is a multi-faceted dance artist, choreographer, teacher, dramaturge, mentor, and rehearsal director based in Toronto, Canada. As the Founder and Artistic Director of Regatta Kala Kendra, a South Asian not-for-profit charitable organization established in 2012, he is recognized as a leading voice in the South Asian dance community. Born…
Journey Timeline
Early childhood
Began dancing at age three — Born and raised in Kerala, India.
2012
Founded Regatta Kala Kendra — Established as a South Asian not-for-profit charitable organization in Toronto.
2013
Choreographed "UNITY IN DIVERSITY" — A 20-minute piece exploring unity without uniformity.
2013
Performed in "Paradise Lost" — Choreographed by Janak Khendry, reviewed by examiner.com.
2015
Choreographed "SAMYOGITA" — A 90-minute dance production showcasing four South Indian classical dance forms.
2016
Featured in "Dance Like A Man" article — Published by The Hindu Newspaper.
2016
Choreographed "OORJA" — A 30-minute choreography exploring energy within and around us.
2016
Choreographed "SAMARPANA" — A Bharatanatyam piece signifying complete surrender.
2018
Choreographed "YATRA" — A 75-minute duet dance production using Kuchipudi and Kathak.
2018
Choreographed "LEELA" — A 20-minute choreography exploring divine playfulness using three South Indian classical dance forms.
2019
Choreographed "POORNA" — A 15-minute solo presentation describing Nataraja.
2020
Created "VANDE - I bow to you" — A dance film acknowledging the land.
2021
Created "ISHA" Dance Film — A 5-minute dance film exploring Ardhanarishwara.
2021
Created "AKHANDA" Dance Film — A 17-minute dance film describing something unbroken and uninterrupted.
2022
Choreographed "THRAYAM" — A 20-minute work engaging with the number 'three' through Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, and Kuchipudi.
2023
Choreographed "VAMSHAM" — A 90-minute solo choreographed in the traditional Bharatanatyam Margam.
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Media Coverage
- Dance Like A Man
The Hindu Newspaper
- Sampradaya Dance Creations Was Host To The First National Dance Symposium For South Asian Dance In Canada
The Asian Connections News Paper
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