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Seema Lala is a prominent Indian classical dancer and teacher specializing in Bharatanatyam, based in Pretoria, South Africa. Born in Zimbabwe, she lived in Botswana before moving to South Africa when sanctions were lifted. She began her Bharatanatyam training at the age of eight under the tutelage of Shrimati Satya in South Africa. Lala has dedicated over…
Journey Timeline
1983
Began teaching dance — Became a dance teacher approximately 35 years prior to 2018.
1998
Founded Nritya Rupam Academy of Dance
2014
Founded Svadhyaya Yoga
2016
Participated in Navarasa Sadhana — With Venu G Sir from Nattana Kairali in Kerala.
2018
Featured on SABC3's 'Sadhana - The Inward Path'
2019
Participated in Navarasa Sadhana — With Venu G Sir from Nattana Kairali in Kerala.
2025
25 students completed arangetrams and 50 graduated — As of October 2025, at Nritya Rupam Academy of Dance.
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