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Tharini Shanmugarajah is an accomplished professional Bharatanatyam dancer and educator, known for her impeccable technique and commitment to the art form. She received her initial Bharatanatyam training from her mother, Smt. Kalyani Shanmugarajah, who is the Artistic Director of Kalapeetham School of Dance and an alumna of Kalakshetra. Furthering her…
Journey Timeline
2002
Arangetram (solo debut)
2005
Established performing wing of Kalapeetham School of Dance
2008
Began advanced training under Sri Sheejith Krishna
2012
Featured in Spirit of Youth Festival at the Music Academy, Madras
2012
Performed in 'Tharana' at CSUN's 'Colaboratoria' — Fusing Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi
2013
Earned Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with emphasis in Dance from CSUN
2013
Appeared in MARA at the Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood
2015
Performed in Sheejith Krishna's 'Don Quixote' — Premiered at Music Academy, Madras, and toured U.S. including Kennedy Center
2016
Appeared in MARA at the Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood
2024
Featured dancer in Dr. Gowri Ramnarayan's 'Magic Bow' U.S. tour
2025
Full-length solo performance in Chennai — December
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- CSUN Student's Passion for Dance Leads to a Kennedy Center Performance
California State University, Northridge
- 'Colaboratoria' Showcases New Dances by CSUN Choreographers
California State University, Northridge
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