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Padmini Chettur is an acclaimed Indian contemporary dancer and choreographer, born in 1970. Her foundational training was in the Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam, which she began as a child and performed her arangetram at the age of twelve. She also holds a degree from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani), graduating…
Journey Timeline
1970
Born
1982
Bharatanatyam Arangetram — Performed at the age of twelve.
1989
First contemporary experiment
1990
Joined Chandralekha's dance company
1991
Graduated from BITS Pilani
1999
Premiered first solo work 'Wings and Masks'
2001
Left Chandralekha's company to establish independent practice
2001
Premiered 'Fragility'
2005
Premiered 'Paperdoll'
2006
Premiered 'Pushed'
2009
Premiered 'Beautiful Thing 1'
2011
Co-founded Basement 21
2011
Premiered 'Beautiful Thing 2'
2012
Premiered 'Wall Dancing'
2014
Premiered 'Kolam' — In association with David Rolland.
2016
Premiered 'Varnam' — Showcased at Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
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- Padmini Chettur
India Foundation for the Arts
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