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Jayalakshmi Raman

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Jayalakshmi Raman, a distinguished Indian classical dancer specializing in Bharatanatyam, is recognized as a pioneer in promoting Indian arts in both Singapore and Western Australia. Born in Singapore, she embarked on her rigorous training in the early 1960s under the tutelage of the legendary Rukmini Devi Arundale at the esteemed Kalakshetra in Chennai,…

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Early 1960s

Began Bharatanatyam training at Kalakshetra — Studied under Rukmini Devi Arundale in Chennai, India.

1967

Graduated from Kalakshetra — Became the first person from Singapore to graduate from the institution.

1967-1977

Taught and performed in Singapore — Spent a decade teaching classical Indian dance and performing on local radio and television.

1983

Moved to Perth, Australia — Moved with her husband, Sri Raman Kuppusamy.

1983

Established Kalaivani School of Indian Classical Arts — Founded the first Indian classical dance school in Western Australia.

1983

Co-founded North Perth Ethnic Music Centre — The centre was later known as Kulcha.

1984

Began weekly dance and music classes in Perth — Started conducting classes in Indian folk and classical dance, and South Indian music.

2015

Received Lifetime Achievement Award from Apsara Arts — Bestowed with the title 'Natya Aachaarya Mani' in Singapore.

2015

Received Jeeyar Award of Excellence from JET Australia Foundation — Recognized for her pioneering service to Indian classical dance in Western Australia.

2019

Presented workshop at Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society — Marked the 70th year of Indian dance in Singapore.

2021

Formed Geethvani orchestra — Kalaivani's traditional Carnatic orchestra, which she leads.

2023

Kalaivani School celebrated 40th anniversary — Marked 40 years since the school's establishment in Western Australia.

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  • 2015 · Lifetime Achievement Award ('Natya Aachaarya Mani')Apsara Arts (Singapore)
  • 2015 · Jeeyar Award of Excellence for her Pioneering Service to Indian Classical Dance in Western AustraliaJET Australia Foundation

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