R. Rhadha
Bharatanatyam Performer
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About
Smt. R. Rhadha, often referred to as Guru Rhadha, is a renowned Indian classical dancer, guru, and choreographer, celebrated for her mastery of the Vazhuvoor style of Bharatanatyam. Born on December 31, 1941, she began her dance journey at the tender age of five. Rhadha received her primary training in Bharatanatyam from her elder sister, Kamala, and was a…
Journey Timeline
1941
Born — December 31
c. 1946
Began dancing — Started at age five
1982
Founded Pushpanjali — Bharatanatyam school in Chennai
1987
Nauka Charitram telecast — Produced by Doordarshan
2005
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For Bharatanatyam
c. 2016-2017
Celebrated 75th birthday
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Awards & Honors
- 2005 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Sangita Kala Acharya — Music Academy
- Acharya Choodamani — Sri Krishna Gana Sabha
- Kalaimamani
- Nritya Ratnakara — Cleveland Cultural Alliance
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