Experience: 20 years
Specialization: Bharatanatyam Teacher
Vaijayanthi K Raghavan
Teacher - Bharatanatyam
Discover the Grace and Elegance of Bharatanatyam with Vaijayanthi Raghavan
Early Start
She hails from a family of classical dance and Carnatic music connoisseurs. Began her dance journey at the tender age of 5. Started performing at the age of 7.
Training
Vaijayanthi obtained her training in the Thanjavur style of Bharathanatyam under the tutelage of Smt. Shalini Sarangapani, a direct disciple of the PadmaVibhushan Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam . Vaijayanthi has also been professionally trained to teach Nattuvangam. She is also trained in Carnatic Vocal (intermediate level)
Arangetram
Accomplished her Arangetram, a 3 hour solo performance at the age of 14 at
Thyagaraja Gana Sabha. The Recital was graced by PadmaVibhushan Dr. Akkineni Nageshwara Rao as the chief guest of the occasion.
Certification
Vaijayanthi earned her certification in Bharatanatyam (first division honors) from the prestigious Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University.
Achievements
Finalist in the 37th All India Competition for Music and Dance, 2003.
In the last 20 years, Vaijayanthi has choreographed and performed at several dance festivals and won numerous awards at dance competitions across India. Some of these have even received press coverage in newspapers such Indian Express, Andhra Prabha and The Hindu. She has inspired and taught many young students and peers in her community. Including recent performances at her place of Work.
Skills
Motto
“ Dance inspires me spiritually and connects me to my vibrant Indian tradition and culture. It inspires and drives my passion to express and enact the various epics and historical stories that are the building blocks of Indian heritage. I believe that Dancing can train the mind to stay calm and focused through every aspect of daily life.”
Vaijayanthi is a versatile dancer who believes that Dance can transcend all forms of music and has also choreographed bharatanatyam to Spanish, English and Indian semi-classical music.
Join Us
Experience and learn the rich tradition and intricate beauty of Bharatanatyam from Smt. Vaijayanthi Raghavan. She strives to offer personalised and inspiring dance lessons for all ages. The teaching curriculum will be holistically designed to cover aspects of Natya, Nritta and Bhavam (Abhinaya). She seeks to guide and mentor her students through Adavus, Mudras, Navarasa, Jathis the 7 stages of song-based performances, Salangai Pujai and ultimately Arangetram.