Renjith Choorakkad
Bharatanatyam Teacher
24+
Years of Experience
4+
Students Taught
1
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Renjith Babu, often known as Renjith Choorakkad, is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, teacher, and choreographer specializing in Bharatanatyam. Born in Calicut, Kerala, he commenced his Bharatanatyam training at the age of five under Smt. Prasanna Prakash. He further honed his skills at the esteemed Kalakshetra in Chennai, where he earned his dance…
Journey Timeline
5 years old
Began Bharatanatyam training — Under Smt. Prasanna Prakash.
2000
Acquired Dance Diploma — From Kalakshetra, Chennai.
2002
Co-founded Dhwani — Later renamed Sāraswatham Foundation.
2016
Dhwani renamed Sāraswatham Foundation
2017
Received Natya Ratna — From Trinity Arts Festival, Chennai.
2018
Received Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar Award — For Bharatanatyam from The Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.
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Awards & Honors
- Yuva Kala Bharathi Award — Bharat Kalachar (Chennai)
- Ujjayini Natya Puraskaram — Gowri Creations (Kerala)
- Tandava Yoga Sundaram — Bharathanjali Trust (Chennai)
- 2017 · Natya Ratna — Trinity Arts Festival, Chennai
- 2018 · Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar Award for Bharatanatyam — The Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi
- Central Government Scholarship — Government of India
Media Coverage
- Renjith & Vijna in Samarpanam: A sublime offering
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