Sahana Ratneswaran
Bharatanatyam Teacher
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Sahana Ratneswaran is a multi-talented Indian classical dancer, teacher, choreographer, and Nattuvanar, primarily known for her expertise in Bharatanatyam. Born into a family of artists, she began her Bharatanatyam training at the tender age of three at the Laya Bhava Dance Academy under the tutelage of her mother and Guru, Kirupanithy Ratneswaran. She…
Journey Timeline
2005
Completed Arangetram — August 26
2011
Co-founded Sahana Dance Company
2012
Gold medalist at Dance World Cup
2013
Started Samarpanam Series
2014
Completed Purappadu in Kathakali
2015
Performed at Kalakshetra Foundation
2016
Won first place at Navarasa Natyam Dance Competition (senior category)
2016
Finalist in Harbourfront Centre's Sadhana
2017
Choreographed "Sangilian" dance drama
2018
Artist award winner at Tamil Mirror's Awards Gala
2018
Performed at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
2019
Performed at Kalakshetra Foundation
2021
Youtube Release "Uptown Funk"
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Awards & Honors
- 2016 · First Place (Over 15 years old category) — Navarasa Natyam Dance Competition (Canadian Nationals) by Analai Express's & Athavan TV
- 2018 · Artist Award Winner — Tamil Mirror's Awards Gala
- 2016 · Finalist — Harbourfront Centre's Sadhana
- Regional Gold Medalist — Canada's National Dance Championships (two-time)
- 2012 · Gold Medalist — Dance World Cup
- 2013 · Dance Training Grant — Ontario Arts Council
- 2014 · Dance Training Grant — Ontario Arts Council
- 2015 · Dance Training Grant — Ontario Arts Council
- 2018 · Dance Training Grant — Ontario Arts Council
- 2024 · Community Engaged Art Project Grant — Ontario Arts Council
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