Manochhaya Katia Légeret
Bharatanatyam Performer • Teacher
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❖ Guru Parampara ❖
Natyacharya K. Muralidhar Rao
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Manochhaya Katia Légeret
About
Katia Légeret-Manochhaya is a distinguished figure in Indian classical dance, primarily Bharatanatyam, known for her multifaceted career as a performer, choreographer, academic, researcher, and author. Her journey in Bharatanatyam began in France in 1979 with Amala Devi, a disciple of Ram Gopal, during her studies at The Sorbonne. She furthered her training…
Journey Timeline
1979
Began Bharatanatyam training in France — Studied with Amala Devi at The Sorbonne.
1985
Began receiving teachings from Natyacharya K. Muralidhar Rao — Continued until 2014 in Mysore.
1986
Began interpreting repertoires of Natyacharya K. Muralidhar Rao — Focus on Pandanallur style.
1998
Choreographed and performed "Dance-Poem" — Presented in Paris, Menagerie de verre.
2012
Choreographed and performed "Shiva Rodin" — Presented in Paris, Musée Rodin/La Reine blanche.
2012
Choreographed and performed "Helder Camara's Poetry" — Presented in Recife, Brazil.
2012
Choreographed and performed "Le Tarjuman d Ibn 'Arabi" — Presented at Fez Festival, Morocco.
2013
Choreographed and performed "La Conférence des oiseaux d'Attâr" — Presented at Fez Festival, Morocco.
2014
Choreographed and performed "Panchatantra and La Fontaine" — Presented at Université Paris 8.
2014
Presented Bharatanatyam at Fes Festival — Opening concert at Bab Makina.
2016
Choreographed and performed "Mysore Stutis" — Presented at Musée MNAAG-Guimet, Paris.
2017
Choreographed and performed "La Porte de l'Enfer de Rodin" — Presented in Paris.
2017
Choreographed and performed "Joyaux Moghols" — Presented at Grand Palais, Paris.
2018
Published "Dance Theatre of India" — Published by Niyogi Books.
2022
Published "The 108 Karana: In Bharata-Natyam Dance Theatre of India" — Published by Paul Geuthner Librairie Orientaliste.
2022
Made a film on the teaching of Natyacharya K. Muralidhar Rao — Titled "Bharatanatyam Dance Theatre: DANCING OF THE HEART".
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- Dance Theatre Of India by Legeret Manochhaya/Katia
Atlantic Books
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