Vivek Ramanan
Bharatanatyam Teacher
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Vivek Ramanan is a dynamic artist who uniquely blends the Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam with the Carnatic percussive arts of konnakol and mridangam. He has established himself as a professional solo performer over five years, recognized for his compelling storytelling, charismatic stage presence, and technical precision. Ramanan's artistic…
Journey Timeline
2014
National YoungArts Finalist — Selected as a National YoungArts Finalist for Bharatanatyam.
2016
IndianRaga Fellow — Became an IndianRaga Fellow.
2017
IndianRaga Creative Director — Served as an IndianRaga Creative Director.
2018
Co-founded Samsthana Dance — Co-founded Samsthana Dance with Aarthy Sundar and Surya Ravi.
2022
Make Art Grant Recipient — Received the 'Make Art Grant' from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts.
2022–Present
Kritya Ensemble — Performs nattuvangam and vocal percussion with the Kritya Ensemble.
2023
Prakriti Festival — Created 'manidhar' for the Prakriti Festival, CFAA.
2024
Performance 'in between' — Presented 'in between' in Philadelphia, PA.
2026
Collaboration with Brooklyn Maqam — Work in progress bridging Indian and Arab musical traditions.
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Awards & Honors
- 2014 · National YoungArts Finalist for Bharatanatyam — YoungArts
- 2016 · IndianRaga Fellow — IndianRaga
- 2017 · IndianRaga Creative Director — IndianRaga
- 2022 · Make Art Grant — Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
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