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Kalpana Métayer, born Martine Métayer in Paris, France, is a distinguished French Bharatanatyam dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Influenced by Western classical music from an early age, with both her parents being musicians, she initially trained in flute. Her journey into Indian classical dance began in 1977 when she discovered Bharatanatyam through a…
Journey Timeline
1977
Discovered Bharatanatyam
1980
Began training in India with V.S. Muthuswamy Pillaï
1983
Arangetram in Chennai — November 29, at Mylapore Fine Arts
1980-1991
Trained in India — Under V.S. Muthuswamy Pillaï and Kalanidhi Narayanan; learned singing with Kamakshi Kuppuswamy
1985
First solo noticed — In Avignon Off
1988
Performed "Figures" — On many European stages
1992-1994
Joined Andy de Groat's company — For European tour of "The Bayadère"
1995
Choreographed "À fleur de peau"
1995
Andy de Groat composed "Ma déesse SDF" — A solo for her
2020
Received ICCR Distinguished Alumni Award — From the Indian government
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- 2020 · ICCR Distinguished Alumni Award — Indian Government
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