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Harini Nilakantan is a Chicago-based professional dancer, movement artist, and choreographer originally from Chennai, India. She has over 20 years of training and experience in various dance forms, with a strong foundation in Bharatanatyam. Harini began her Bharatanatyam journey at the age of four in Bangalore under Guru Smt. Sujatha Raghavendra. She…
Journey Timeline
Began Bharatanatyam training — Started at age four in Bangalore under Guru Smt. Sujatha Raghavendra.
Completed Arangetram — At age nine under Guru Smt. Usha Rahul's Abhinayadarpanam in Pune.
2012–13
Featured Artist — At the Dasyam Festival.
2023
Headliner — At World of Dance Chicago.
2024
Headliner — At World of Dance Chicago.
2025
RedBull Dance Your Style Chicago City Qualifier Champion — Won the competition.
2026
Arts India US Lotus Fellow — Selected for the fellowship.
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Awards & Honors
- 2025 · RedBull Dance Your Style Chicago City Qualifier Champion — Red Bull Dance
- 2026 · Lotus Fellowship — Arts India US
- Groovy x Reveal Showcase Winner — RedBullDance
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