Geeta Chandran

Geeta Chandran
Born Delhi, India
Known for Dancer - Bharatanatyam
Awards Padma Shri

Geeta Chandran is an Indian Bharatanatyam dancer and vocalist.

Career

She has worked in television, video, film, theatre, choreography, dance education, dance activism, and dance-issue journalism.

She is founder and president of Natya-Vriksha and the artistic director of the Natya Vriksha Dance Company. In August 2016, she presented the fortieth arangetram performance by her disciples.

Chandran is the author of So Many Journeys,[1] a collection of her writings that narrate her engagement with Bharatanatyam. Chandran is celebrated for her understanding of the art of Bharatanatyam and for her Carnatic music. She writes a dance column in The New Indian Express / Sunday Standard.

Chandran recently completed 40 years in dance[2] following her arangetram in 1974. Natya Vriksha celebrates its Silver Jubilee in 2016.[3]

Recognition

The Government of India awarded Chandran the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honor, in 2007, for her contributions to the field of art.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "So many Journeys | Niyogibooksindia.com". niyogibooksindia.com. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  2. ↑ "Dancing Miles: Bharatnatyam Exponent Geeta Chandran on Completing 4 Decades". The Indian Express. 2014-10-17. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  3. ↑ "Philosophy of Multiple Realities". http://www.thestatesman.com. Retrieved 2016-11-17. External link in |newspaper= (help)
  4. ↑ "Padma Awards". Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2014.


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