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Shivalayam Dance Academy
Founder/Teacher

Educational Qualification of Dhanalakshmi

1. BE-ECE, Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai. (Anna University, Gold Medalist)
2. MBA-HRM, University of Madras, Chennai.
3. Diploma Bharatanatyam –The Tamil University, Thanjavur. (First Class)
4. MA Bharatanatyam – The Tamil University, Thanjavur. (First Class)

Certificate Course

  1. Certificate course in Nattuvangam (First Class) in Tamil Isai Kallori, Chennai under the guidance of Dr Himaja Athul Kumar.
  2. Certificate course in ‘Nuances Of Abhinaya’ (First Class) from The Tamil Nadu Dr J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University, Chennai under the guidance of Dr Lakshmi Ramaswamy. 
  3. Professional Nattuvangam Course in Natyacharya’s School of Music and Dance (Regd) under the guidance of Guruji Natyacharya Sri S Balachandra Raju.
  4. Talam Certificate course – ‘Essence and Essentials of Rhythm’ (Grade 1 and 2) in Divyanjali under the guidance of Dr Divyasena.

Workshops Attended

   1. Kalaimamani Shri Guru Madurai R Muralidharan –

  • Nattuvangam Workshop 4
  • Varna Jaalam workshop
  • 50 Jathis challenge
  • Layathiram valar 

  2. Dr Sujatha Mohan –

Theory courses: 

  • Natyasastra
  • Abhinayadarpanam
  • Nrtta Ratnavali
  • Sangeetha Ratnakaram

Practical courses: 

  • Rasa Vivaranam workshop
  • Chari workshop
  • Sastra Prayoga workshop
  • Karana Vivaranam workshop (till 10 Karanas)

   3. Dr G V Guru Bharadwaaj – Layathvam 1 to 12

   4. Dr S Divyasena – 

  • Mallari and Devi stuti workshop
   5. Guru Smt. Chitra Visweswaran – 5 days Master class

   6. Dr Anupama Kylash –

  • Learning with Legends: The Concept of Bhakti – Genesis and Development
  • Learning with Legends: Sringara Rasa Raj
  • Decoding Rasa – Theories, Discussions and Arguments on Rasa

   7. Dr Padma Subrahmanyam – The Pancharatna Kriti 

   8. Smt. Priyadarshini Govind –

  • Drishti workshop
  • Was a member of Navadarshana during 2021-22 and learnt many items from her.

   9. Dr Rajashree Warrier – Navarasa Kavutuvam

   10. Smt. Priya Murle – Navasandhi Kavutuvam

   11. Dr Kanak Rele – Nayaanabhinaya Workshop 

   12. Shri VAK Ranga Rao – Appreciation of Telugu Padams and Javalis

Competitions Won

  • 2011 – 1st prize in Bharatanatyam competition conducted by JCI Vellore Metro.
  • 2009 – 2nd prize in the Bharatanatyam competition conducted by JCI.
  • 2009 – State 1st in Young Talent Scheme Tamil Nadu State Level Competition held at Thirunelveli, conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
  • 2008-2009 –1st in Zonal and District level competitions conducted by the Department of School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
  • 2008 – 1st in Zonal and District level competitions conducted by the Department of School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.

Awards

  • 2013: Received ‘Rajya Puraskar Award’ in The Bharat Scouts & Guides from K. Rosaiah, Ex-Governor of Tamil Nadu.
  • 2011: Received ‘YUVA SHREE KALA BHARATHI Award’ from Bharathi Yuva Kendra, Madurai.
  • 2010: Received ‘RAJ TV MUDHALVAN Award’ for being District Topper in the 10th standard Tamil Nadu State Board Examination 2011.
  • 2009: Received the ‘NATIYA MAYURI’ title in her Bharatanatya Arangetram.
  • 2008: Received ‘NATYANJALI AWARD’ from Sri S Ponnuswamy Iyer Memorial Educational & Charitable Trust (Regd), Thanjavur.
  • 2007 – 2008: Received ‘KALAI ILAMANI Award’ from the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu.

Noteworthy Events

  • 2016: Performed in Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore
  • 2007: Performed in Bharat Nirman Public Information Campaign, Walajapet, Vellore district.

Other Achievements

  • 1st class in initial four Hindi written exams conducted by Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha.
  • 2012–2013: Basketball Runners-up in the under-19 category conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
  • 2011–2012: Basketball Runners-up in Inter School Tournament held at VIT University, conducted by the Department of Physical Education, VIT University.
  • 2010-2011: Basketball Zonal, District and Divisional level Winner in under-17 (senior) category conducted by Government of Tamil Nadu – Republic Day Sports meet.
  • 2009–2010: Basketball Zonal level Winner in under-17(senior) category conducted by Government of Tamil Nadu – Republic Day Sports meet.
  • 2008–2009: Basketball Zonal level Winner and District level Runner-up in under-14 (junior) category conducted by Government of Tamil Nadu – Republic Day Sports meet.
  • 2007-2008: Basketball Zonal level Winner in under-14(junior) category conducted by Government of Tamil Nadu – Republic Day Sports

Presently Member of

  • ABHAI (Association of Bharathanatyam Artistes of India), Chennai
  • Prayathnam (Forum of Dancers and Dance Teachers), Chennai
  • ICDA (Indian Classical Dancers Association)
  • Appointed as the North-western part of Chennai City Coordinator for Griffin College, London.
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