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Padmarani Rasiah Cantú is a distinguished Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, and teacher, hailing from an illustrious family in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, known for its patronage of the fine arts. Her dance journey began in the 1960s, and she received training from eminent master teachers including Padmasri Adyar K. Lakshman and Padma Bhushan Sri and Smt.…
Journey Timeline
Early 1980s
European and North American dance tour — Toured with her brother Dr. Jeyarajan Rasiah.
1984
Emigrated to USA and became Artistic Director of Fine Arts Society — Moved to the Satchidananda Ashram Yogaville and took over as Artistic Director and Dance Instructor of the re-established Fine Arts Society.
1988
Invited gurus to perform in Yogaville — Her gurus, the Dhananjayans, performed at the University of Virginia, and she invited them to perform in Yogaville.
1989-2013
Taught at Natya Adhyayana Gurukulam Summer Camps — Taught alongside the Dhananjayans for 25 years at the annual summer camps.
1997
Toured
1998
Performed 'Satyam Sivam Sundaram' — Performed with students in several cities in Virginia.
2006
Performed 'Satyam Sivam Sundaram' in India — Traveled to India to perform the dance drama.
2008
Accompanied Dhananjayans on 'Farewell Tour' — Performed alongside her gurus on their multi-city 'Farewell Tour of the USA'.
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- Selected Artist — Virginia Commission for the Arts
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