Sobhana Jaisingh
Bharatanatyam Performer • Teacher
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Shobana Jeyasingh CBE is an internationally acclaimed British choreographer and founder of Shobana Jeyasingh Dance, known for her innovative work that blends classical Indian dance with contemporary forms. Born in Chennai, India (formerly Madras) in 1957, she also lived in Sri Lanka and Malaysia during her formative years. Jeyasingh received her classical…
Journey Timeline
1957
Born in Madras (now Chennai), India
1981
Arrived in the UK for a master's degree
1988/1989
Founded Shobana Jeyasingh Dance
1995
Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) — For services to dance
2000
Struck by a rare auto-immune disorder — Caused paralysis in both legs
2002
Recovered from auto-immune disorder
2005
Recipient of a NESTA Dream Time Fellowship
2008
Named Asian Woman of Achievement in Art and Culture
2017
Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at the WOW Women in Creative Industries Awards
2017
Judge for BBC Young Dancer
2019
Judge for BBC Young Dancer
2020
Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) — For services to dance
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Awards & Honors
- 1995 · Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
- 2005 · NESTA Dream Time Fellowship — NESTA
- 2008 · Asian Woman of Achievement in Art and Culture
- 2017 · Lifetime Achievement Award at the WOW Women in Creative Industries Awards
- 2020 · Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
- Honorary MA — University of Chichester
- Honorary MA — Surrey University
- Honorary Doctorate — De Montfort University
- Honorary Doctorate — University of Leicester
- Honorary Fellowship — Trinity Laban
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- Step-by-step guide to dance: Shobana Jeyasingh
The Guardian
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