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Sujatha Ramanathan is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, and educator, celebrated for her artistic depth and commitment to Indian classical dance. Her journey in dance began at the age of five in Chennai, where she received initial training from various teachers, including the esteemed Padmashri Guru Adayar K. Lakshman. After a successful…
Journey Timeline
Age 5
Began dance journey — Started learning dance in Chennai.
2008
Received Best Dancer award — Awarded at Sai Nrithyotsav.
2015
Connected with Guru Lata Raman — Reignited her passion for dance after moving to Mumbai.
2017
First solo performance and group performances — Performed at Sripuram Golden temple and Bandra Sharda Sangeeth Vidhyalaya.
2018
Received Nritya Kala Choodamani — Awarded at International Theatre Festival. Performed at Times Sanskriti Arts Festival and Chandana Soundaryam - Shanmukhananada Sabha Abhai performance.
2020
Online performances — Presented Carnatic vocal music for Samam, performed at Parampara – Guru Purnima festival, Chinmaya Mission initiative, and Meet Kalakaar – Nritya Parichaya.
2021
Received Bharat Gaurav Samman and multiple performances — Awarded by the Indian Ambassador in Nepal. Performed solo for ANANTAPURI FESTIVAL, Mahashivratri festival, Natya Kalavardhini. Also group performances for Abhai annual day and World dance day. Showcased 'Vriksha Vandana'.
2022
Received Nritya Nipun and performances — Awarded at Artharvotsav, Mumbai. Performed at Shyama Shastri festival and Natya Kala conference Chennai.
2023
Performances at religious festivals — Performed for Mahashivaratri at Kumbakonam and Thiruvidaimaruthur, and at Ayodhya for National Bharatanatyam Utsav.
2024
Performed 'Raas Antara' — Presented her solo dance presentation at the Habitat Centre.
2025
Performed 'Rama Amritam' and received Girnar Ratna — Presented her full-length solo Bharatanatyam production at NCPA Mumbai. Received Girnar Ratna at Girnar Mahotsav.
2026
Working on 'Bheeja' — Collaborating on a new solo work titled 'Bheeja' for an art gallery event.
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Awards & Honors
- 2018 · Nritya Kala Choodamani — International Theatre Festival
- 2021 · Bharat Gaurav Samman — Indian Ambassador in Nepal
- 2022 · Nritya Nipun — Artharvotsav, Mumbai
- 2008 · Best Dancer — Sai Nrithyotsav
- 2025 · Girnar Ratna — Girnar Mahotsav
- National Member Artiste — Sanskriti Bharat
- 3rd Prize in super seniors category — Rasika Ranjani Sabha
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- Sujatha Ramanathan performs at the Habitat Centre
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