Jaan R Freeman
Contemporary Performer
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Jaan R. Freeman is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher, born and raised in New York City, USA. He initially trained extensively in Western contemporary dance at institutions such as the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance, Mary Anthony Center, New York State School of the Arts, and the Summer Arts Institute of Lehman College. His early career saw…
Journey Timeline
1986-1990
Member of Alexander's Musical Theatre Touring Company
1989
Founded Freeman Repertory Dance Company — Became Artistic Director
1995
Began studying Bharatanatyam — Studied with Kamala Cesar in New York; first visited India as part of 'Purush' production
1997
Began advanced Bharatanatyam training and teaching modern dance in India — Studied with Nandini Ramani and Priyamvada Sankar; toured India with Battery Dance Company
2004
Founded Dakshina Palli Inc. — Educational and cultural organization for Balasaraswati Bharatanatyam lineage
2005
Bharatanatyam Arangetram — Held at Henry Street Settlement Playhouse Theater in New York
2005
Dakshina Palli Dance Company formed
2008
Embarked on 'Bharata Natyam ~for New Audiences' (BNFNA) solo tour — Series to introduce Bharatanatyam to new communities across the US
2009
Choreographed and performed for Alvin Ailey tribute — For Elegant School of Modern Dance (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
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