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Veena Basavarajaiah is a Bengaluru-based independent movement artist, recognized as a solo dancer and choreographer. Her extensive training encompasses Bharatanatyam, Kalaripayattu, Ballet, and Contemporary dance. She began her Bharatanatyam journey at the age of 13. Academically, she holds an undergraduate degree in law and a Master's degree in South Asian…
Journey Timeline
2007
Received Special Mention Young Achievers Award
2011
Featured in review 'Unveiling a woven past' — Review of a performance by Vasudev C, mentioning Veena Basavarajaiah as a Bangalore-based solo dancer and choreographer.
2011
Featured in review 'Where time stood still!' — Review of a Kannada adaptation of Ota Shogo's 'The Water Station', mentioning Veena Basavarajaiah.
2011
Featured in review 'Three cheers!' — Review of '1/3- an evening of contemporary dance' by Radha Kalpa, mentioning Veena Basavarajaiah.
2017
Collaborated on 'How to be a Fig?' project
2017
Premiered a piece at Students Conference for Conservation Science
2019
Choreographed 'The Chakras - Journey to consciousness' — Premiered on October 12, 2019, at Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bengaluru.
2021
Featured in article 'This Bengaluru dancer is reimagining Indian dance forms with a sociopolitical view'
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Awards & Honors
- 2007 · Special Mention Young Achievers Award
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- Unveiling a woven past
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- Where time stood still!
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