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Namita Bhaggoe-Ajodhia is a Surinamese dancer and dance teacher specializing in Indian classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam. Her journey in dance began at the age of three with Bollywood dance steps, and at five, she started Kathak lessons at the Indian Cultural Center (ICC) in Suriname. At twelve, she began teaching young children at the ICC under…
Journey Timeline
1982
Born — Namita Melantha Ajodhia was born on February 22, 1982.
1985
Began dance lessons — Started Bollywood dance steps at age three and Kathak lessons at age five at the Indian Cultural Center (ICC).
1994
Began teaching — Started teaching young children at the ICC at age twelve.
1996
Discovered Bharatanatyam — Saw a Bharatanatyam performance by Geeta Ramlal that inspired her.
1997
Began Bharatanatyam training — Started learning Bharatanatyam under Madhoerie Jagmohan.
2001
Arangetram — Completed her Bharatanatyam arangetram on May 18, 2001.
2001
Founded Namita Nritya Vidya Bhavan — Opened her own dance school on June 4, 2001.
2019
International performance — Gave a dance show on Saint Vincent with her dance school.
2021
Co-authored a book — Contributed to a book about Bharatanatyam in Suriname with Madhoerie Jagmohan.
2023
International performance — Her dance school performed in Curaçao.
2024
International performance — Her dance school performed in Curaçao.
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