Karuna Sagari V
Bharatanatyam Performer
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About
Karuna Sagari Venkatachalam is a classical Bharatanatyam dancer, teacher, choreographer, and institution head, known for her innovative approach to the art form and her commitment to making it accessible. She received her initial training from her mother, Dr. Neela Venkatachalam. Karuna Sagari graduated with honours from the world-renowned Kalakshetra…
Journey Timeline
2008
Graduated with honours from Kalakshetra Foundation
2008
Founded Bhakti Natya Niketan (BNN)
2009
Began teaching Bharatanatyam at Vidyavanam, a school for tribal and underprivileged children in Anaikatti — Continued until 2018
2010
Rural Outreach Programme expanded — Included tribal children of brick kiln workers in Anaikatti
2017
Empanelled/Upgraded as 'Proficient' by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
2022
Two students from rural outreach program gained admission to Kalakshetra College of Fine Arts
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Media Coverage
- Under the blue skies and far away
The Hindu
- Karuna Sagari Bharatnatyam Recital
WhatsHot Chennai
- Sanmitram Episode 11: A Conversation with Karuna Sagari, Dancer & Founder of Bhakti Natya Niketan
YouTube (India Foundation)
- Jnanapaana Excerpts - Karuna Sagari 2009
YouTube (Karuna Sagari)
- The dance shows a flight, a journey, as an unrestrained surge upwards.
The Hindu (quote on website)
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