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Uma Palam Pulendran is an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, dedicated teacher, and choreographer, recognized for her elegant performances and avant-garde interpretations of the classical dance form. She began her dance training at the age of four, initially under the tutelage of Vijayambigai Indira Kumar and Renuka Arumuga Swamy. Later, she became a senior…
Journey Timeline
Early childhood
Began learning Bharatanatyam at age four — Initially under Vijayambigai Indira Kumar and Renuka Arumuga Swamy.
Pre-1993
Trained under The Dhananjayans — Studied with them for over ten years.
1993
Arangetram in Chennai — Solo dance debut under the mentorship of The Dhananjayans.
Mid-1970s to Mid-1980s
Considered Sri Lanka's foremost Bharatanatyam performing artist
2002-2004
Served as Secretary of Atlanta Association of Bharatanatyam (AABHA Dance Inc)
2007
Hosted The Dhananjayans at Natya Dhaara in Atlanta — Her gurus visited and her students performed for them.
2023
Performed 'Guru Samarpanam' in Chennai — Marked the 30th year of her Bharatanatyam Arangetram.
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