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Ramya S. Kapadia is an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, instructor, and Carnatic vocalist, recognized for her contributions to Indian classical dance in the United States. Born in Chennai, India, she moved back to India in 1986 after spending her early childhood in Muscat, Oman. Kapadia initially pursued a career in the sciences, earning a…
Journey Timeline
1986
Moved back to India — Moved from Muscat, Oman to India
2003
Co-founded Natyarpana Dance Company — With Kripa Baskaran
2007
Joined teaching faculty at Natyarpana Dance Company
2008
Completed Bharatanatyam training — Under Kripa Baskaran
2008
Established Natyarpana School of Dance & Music — In Durham, North Carolina
2010
Received Ella Pratt Emerging Artist Award — From the Durham Arts Council
2014-2021
Associate Artistic and Outreach Director — At Prakriti Dance, MD
2016
Received Choreography Fellowship — From the North Carolina Dance Alliance
2019
Received Public Space Project award — From Downtown Durham Inc.
2019-2022
Served on Advisory Committee — For the “Dance at the Van Dyke” series at NC Dance Project
2020
Received Artist Support Grant — From the NC Arts Council
2023
Published first book — “Taikamaa & the Twin Stars”
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Awards & Honors
- 2010 · Ella Pratt Emerging Artist Award — Durham Arts Council
- 2016 · Choreography Fellowship — North Carolina Dance Alliance
- 2020 · Artist Support Grant — NC Arts Council
- 2019 · Public Space Project award — Downtown Durham Inc.
Media Coverage
- Meet Ramya Kapadia
CanvasRebel Magazine
- Ramya Sundaresan Kapadia, Bharatanatyam in Carolyn's Garden
Greensboro Downtown Parks
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