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Somi Somehsa, also known as Ms. Somi Lindsay, is a Bharatanatyam dancer and teacher based in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. She commenced her Bharatanatyam training at the age of five under the tutelage of the late Smt Neila Sathyalingam, the esteemed founder of Apsaras Arts Singapore. Smt Sathyalingam was a direct disciple of Rukmini Devi Arundale,…
Journey Timeline
5 years old
Began Bharatanatyam training — Under Smt Neila Sathyalingam
Nineties
Represented Singapore as a 'Singapore Little Angel'
By age 15
Staged Arangetram
1996
Performed in Chingay Parade — Continued until 2000
1997
Performed in National Day Parade — Continued until 1998
2001
Lead Cast in Aarupadai — Continued until 2002
2002
Performed in WOMAD
2006
Lead Cast in Chidhambara Ragasiyam — Continued in 2009
2013
Founded Apsaras Arts Adelaide — In September
2016
Began mentorship with Ms Durga Devi Manimaran — Focusing on pedagogy
2019
Premiered first annual school concert
2021
Received Vaagai Tamil Awards — For Volunteering Contribution towards creating a Multicultural Society
2024
Received Neila Sathyalingam Memorial Endowment Award — For Achievements in Indian Classical Dance
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Awards & Honors
- 2021 · Vaagai Tamil Awards
- 2024 · Neila Sathyalingam Memorial Endowment Award
- Member of Ausdance SA — Ausdance SA
- Registered Sports Provider — Government of South Australia's Office for Recreation, Sports and Racing
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