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Vidya Kotamraju is a Bharatanatyam dance artist, choreographer, and educator based in Vancouver, Canada, on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Her initial training in Bharatanatyam began in Goa, India, under Sheila Jagadish Kumar, and she was an active performer in India, guided by her mother, Manju Rao. Since…
Journey Timeline
2004
Began training under Jai Govinda — In Canada
2007
Performed Arangetram — At Frederic Wood Theatre (UBC)
2017
Received Shade of Hope "Best Bharata Natyam Classical Dancer" Award
2019
Performed at International Indian Cultural Festival (IICF 2019)
2021
Performed "Longing..." at Vancouver International Dance Festival
2024
Maktub: Ashes to Alchemy production completed
2027
Scheduled to perform at The Dance Centre with House of Indian Dance
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- 2017 · Shade of Hope "Best Bharata Natyam Classical Dancer" Award
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