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Namita Melantha Ajodhia, also known as Namita Bhaggoe-Ajodhia, is a Surinamese Indian classical dancer and teacher specializing in Kathak and Bharata Natyam. Born on February 22, 1982, her interest in expression and movement began as a toddler, leading her to take dance lessons at a very early age. She commenced her dance journey with Bollywood dance steps…
Journey Timeline
1982
Born — Namita Melantha Ajodhia was born on February 22, 1982.
1985-1987
Early Dance Training — Student of Perkaash Makhan (Shakshi Gopal) at Theater Thalia, learning Kathak and semi-classical Indian dance.
1987-1994
Kathak Training at ICC — Attended Kathak dance classes at the Indian Cultural Center (ICC).
1994
Dance Performance in French Guiana — Traveled to Manna, French Guiana, for a dance performance.
1996
Bharata Natyam Introduction — Performed in the play 'Surpanaka ki chaal' in Curacao and saw a Bharata Natyam performance by Geeta Ramlal.
1997
Began Bharata Natyam Training — Started learning Bharata Natyam with Madhoerie Jagmohan.
1999
Junior Degree in Bharata Natyam — Obtained a junior degree in Bharata Natyam.
2000
Won Miss India Suriname — Crowned Miss India Suriname.
2001
Bharata Natyam Arangetram — Completed her Bharata Natyam Arangetram on May 18, 2001.
2001
Founded Dance School — Established Namita Nritya Vidya Bhavan on June 4, 2001.
2013
Performance in India — Performed in India under the guidance of Guru Madhoerie Jagmohan.
2014
Student's Arangetram — Vishaja Boedjawan performed her Arangetram under Namita Ajodhia's guidance.
2019
Dance Show in Saint Vincent — Gave a dance show on Saint Vincent.
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- 2000 · Miss India Suriname
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