Vinusakini Rajarajan

About

Vini began her Bharatanatyam journey in Sri Lanka at the age of five, under the guidance of Smt. Thiruveni Shankar and upon moving to Melbourne she continued her training under Smt. Ushanthini Sripathmanathan. After coming under the guidance of Smt. Lakshanya Siddarth at Natya Praana, she has continued to show immense passion towards the art form and has always worked hard to achieve perfection in her dance.In 2024, Vini completed her Arangetram under the guidance of Smt. Lakshanya Siddarth, graduating from Natya Praana. While continuing to refine her own Bharatanatyam and Nattuvangam skills, Vini has taken on the role of mentoring younger students with a deep respect for the art form.She has performed in numerous events supported by community organisations, including Paalam, the Thai Pongal Festival, Melbourne Talkies' Bharathiyar drama, Melbourne Trinity festivals, and various temple festivals. Her love for Bharatanatyam extends beyond the stage, she actively observes senior artists to refine her skills and has also taken up Nattuvangam classes at Natya Praana, demonstrating a keen grasp of Layam. Vini has further enriched her artistry by attending workshops and masterclasses with renowned artists such as Smt. Rukmini Vijayakumar, Sri Parshwanath Upadhye, Smt. Priyadarsini Govind, and Smt. S. Divyasena.Beyond dance, Vini has pursued Carnatic vocal and violin for several years under the tutelage of Sri Ahilan Sivanandan. Her deepening understanding of Carnatic music has greatly enhanced her Natyam and Abhinaya, allowing her to align her expressions with the emotional tones of various Ragams.

Skills & Expertise