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Smt Jayalakshimi Raman

Bharata Natyam Teacher

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Smt Jayalakshimi Raman is recognized as a pioneer in the South Indian traditional dance form, Bharata Natyam, both in Singapore and Western Australia. Born in Singapore, she moved to Chennai, India, at the age of 14 to pursue her passion for dance. She undertook intensive training in Bharata Natyam at the world-renowned Kalakshetra Foundation, graduating in…

Journey Timeline

Early 1960s

Began studies at Kalakshetra — Moved from Singapore to Chennai at age 14 to study Bharata Natyam.

1967

Graduated from Kalakshetra — Completed five years of intensive training in Bharata Natyam.

1967-late 1970s

Taught and performed in Singapore — Served as a National Dance Artiste.

Early 1980s

First visit to Perth, Australia

1983

Moved to Perth, Australia — Relocated with her husband, Sri Raman Kuppusamy.

1983

Founded Kalaivani School of Indian Classical Arts — Established the first school of its kind in Western Australia.

1983

Co-founded North Perth Ethnic Music Centre — Later known as Kulcha.

2015

Received Lifetime Achievement Award and 'Natya Aachaarya Mani' title — Awarded by Apsaras Arts in Singapore.

2015

Received 'Jeeyar Award of Excellence' — Awarded by JET Australia Foundation for pioneering service to Indian Classical Dance in Western Australia.

2019

Presented workshop in Singapore — Invited by Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society to mark 70th year of Indian dance.

2021

Formed Geethvani orchestra — Kalaivani's traditional Carnatic orchestra, which she leads.

2023

Kalaivani School's 40th Anniversary — Celebrated the milestone in Western Australia.

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  • 2015 · Lifetime Achievement AwardApsaras Arts
  • 2015 · Natya Aachaarya ManiApsaras Arts
  • 2015 · Jeeyar Award of Excellence for her Pioneering Service to Indian Classical Dance in Western AustraliaJET Australia Foundation
  • 2023 · Certificate of AppreciationConsul General Amarjeet Singh Takhi

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