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Subashini Ganesan-Forbes is a distinguished Bharatanatyam artist, choreographer, curator, and arts administrator, widely recognized for her contributions to the performing arts, particularly in Portland, Oregon. Born and raised in Singapore, she began her Bharatanatyam training at the age of four and a half at Bhasker's Dance Academy, performing her first…
Journey Timeline
Age 4.5
Began Bharatanatyam training — At Bhasker's Dance Academy in Singapore.
Age 5
First public dance performance
2001
Moved to Portland, Oregon
2008
Founded Natya Leela Academy
2012
Founded New Expressive Works (N.E.W.)
2018
Became Creative Laureate of Portland — Served until June 2021.
2018
Received RACC's Juice! Award — Awarded to N.E.W. and its founder.
2019
Received White Bird's Community Engagement Award — Awarded to N.E.W. and its founder.
2021
Stewarded "Community Healing Through Art" project
Chair of the Oregon Arts Commission — Current position.
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Awards & Honors
- 2018 · Juice! Award — Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC)
- 2019 · Community Engagement Award — White Bird
- Regional Arts & Culture Council Grants — Regional Arts & Culture Council
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- Subashini Ganesan-Forbes Bio
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From the Ground Up
- Subashini Ganesan + Desdemona Chiang
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