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Lavanya Sankar
Bharatanatyam Performer
22+
Years of Experience
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About
Lavanya Sankar is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, teacher, guru, nattuvannar, and choreographer, primarily known for her adherence to the Vazhuvoor style. Born on July 14, 1978, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, she began her Bharatanatyam training at the age of four under the tutelage of the esteemed Guru Kalaimamani Smt. K.J. Sarasa of Sarasalaya. She…
Journey Timeline
1978
Born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
1982
Began Bharatanatyam training — At the age of four
1985
Arangetram — At the age of seven
1986
Performed at Apna Utsav, New Delhi — Aged eight
1999
Received Balasaraswathi Endowment Prize — From Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai
2000
Represented India in International Week Celebration in Japan
2002
Received Yuva Kala Bharathi — From Bharat Kalachar, Chennai
2004
Founded Abhyasa Academy of Classical Dance — In Coimbatore
2010
Received Nadanamamani — From Karthik Fine Arts, Chennai
2013
Performed at BRICS International Conference, New Delhi
2013
Received Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — From Sangeet Natak Akademi for 2013-2014
2018
Received Kalaimamani award — From the Government of Tamil Nadu
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Awards & Honors
- 2013 · Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1999 · Balasaraswathi Endowment Prize — Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai
- 2002 · Yuva Kala Bharathi — Bharat Kalachar, Chennai
- 2010 · Nadanamamani — Karthik Fine Arts, Chennai
- 2018 · Kalaimamani — Government of Tamil Nadu
- Scholarship — Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, New Delhi
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