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Rasika Khanna is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, primarily known for her expertise in Bharatanatyam. Her journey in dance began in 1957, when she was initiated into the art form as a child by the legendary Balasaraswathy in Madras (now Chennai). She received extensive training from several eminent gurus, including Smt. Lalitha Shastri in Delhi, who…
Journey Timeline
1957
Initiated into Bharatanatyam — Initiated by legendary Balasaraswathy in Madras.
1971
Arangetram (Debut Performance)
1973-1976
Trained under Shri Adyar Lakshman with scholarship
1976
Awarded Best Young Bharatanatyam Dancer — Received at the Tamil Isal Sangam's annual All India Dance Festival.
1976
International Performances — Performed in Belgium, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Edinburgh, and Paris.
1977
Performances in India — Performed for the Indian Music Society in Delhi, NCPA Bombay, and Bombay Television.
1978
Festival Performances — Selected to perform at the second Annual Festival of Dance at Khajuraho temples and for the National Arts Festival.
1980
European Tour and Canadian Performance — Toured Europe under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations; performed in Toronto for the Canadian National Ballet dancers.
1981-1982
Performances in Pakistan — Performed for private audiences.
1983
Awarded Junior Research Fellowship — Received Government of India Junior Research Fellowship to study 'Padams' of Kshetrayya.
2007
Performance at International Centre Goa
2011-2012
Visiting Fellow at Yale — Visiting Fellow at the South Asian Studies Council, MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale.
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Awards & Honors
- 1976 · Best Young Bharatanatyam Dancer — Tamil Isal Sangam (All India Dance Festival)
- 1983 · Junior Research Fellowship — Government of India
- Cultural Scholarship — Government of India
- Senior Research Fellowship
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- Rasika Khanna performed Bharatnatyam at ICG
International Centre Goa
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