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Joyce Kakariyil Paul is an accomplished Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam dancer, exercise physiologist, and anthropologist from India. Born in New Delhi, India, she received her classical Bharatanatyam training at Kalakshetra, an esteemed institution. Her initial dance training was under Padmashri Leela Samson, with further tutelage from Prof. C.V.…
Journey Timeline
1986
Began formal dance training — At Sriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra and Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in New Delhi.
1990
Started teaching Bharatanatyam — Began teaching private Bharatanatyam classes.
2001
Moved to Redmond, Washington — Joined Microsoft Corporation.
2003
Founded Arpan Performing Arts — Established the organization in Redmond, WA.
2003
Performed in "Dance to the Music" — At Town Hall, Seattle.
2019
Featured in MOHAI Seattle exhibit — "Beyond Bollywood - Indian Americans who have shaped the nation."
2019
Featured in University of Washington Oral History project — Selected among top 7 artists focusing on South Asian performing arts.
2019
Founded Socially Conscious Artists Foundation (SCARF)
2020
Partnered with Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) — For a conference titled 'A celebration of South Asian Resilience' featuring her production 'BuddhiBhrama-- a mind disturbed'.
2023
Premiered "Baraye" — A choreographic work addressing human rights violations in Iran.
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