Students of Kalasadhanalaya


Manasvini - Daughter/Disciple of
Revathi Ramachandran

Manasvini - Daughter/Disciple of Revathi Ramachandran started her career in dance by performing first as Child Krishna in the production of Kala Sadhanalaya on 21st April 2001 for Nandala Seva Samithi.

She has performed on more than 30 stages and has been appreciated for her sincerity towards the art. She started her tutelage under her mother from the tender age of six. She participated in the tele-movie-Gaana Parambarai - depicting the life of Saint Thirugnaanasambandar as Child Gnana Sambandar.

She also played the role of Andal in the Doordarshan feature 'Manamkulir Margazhi' during the month of December'02 - January'03.

Manasvini had the unique privilege of having her Salangai Poojai performed with the blessings and in the presence of Dr.Padma Subrahmanyam in January 2002 .

FORMAL DANCE DEBUT (ARANGETRAM) WAS HELD ON 3rd APRIL 2003. Those who were present and blessed Manasvini on this occasion include Gurus Sudharani Raghupathy, Dhananjayans, Narasimhacharis, Prof.C.V.Chandrasekhar, Guru Sarasa.

She was part of the troupe, which participated at the Natyanjali Festival held at Chidambaram this year and won the appreciation of the audience.

Performed as child Krishna in the production Aayar Kula Tilakam - presented at Pune under the auspicies of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan on 3rd May 2003.

Performed for UDAYAN-in Mumbai on the 10th May 2003, and won the appreciation of stalwarts like Darshana Jhaveri, noted Manipuri dancer and others.

She has performed extensively in India and has also toured the United States of America, France, Germany and Singapore.

She has participated in the December festival at major sabhas in Chennai giving both solo and group performances.

She also is a keen student of Carnatic vocal and is under the tutelage of the renowned musician Smt.Suguna Purushothaman and Ms.Gayathri Kamakoti.

Press Reviews:

Manasvini Ramachandran, all done up in pink/green danced with the poise and abandon of a veteran. Her pace was unhurried and confident, making the picture on stage very sweet.

Chitra Mahesh, The Hindu, 3/01/03

"Manasvini, daughter and disciple of Revathi Ramachandran captivated the audience with her serious approach and abundant enthusiasm even at this tender age. Her sense of rhythm and impressive expressions deserve special mention."

Nandini Ramani, The Hindu 7/03/03
(Natyanjali, Chidambaram)

Sridharini Sridharan

A student of KALA SADHANALAYA started her learning in Bharata Natyam under the able guidance and tutelage of Smt. Revathi Ramachandran Founder, Kala Sadhanalaya) at the age of 7 in 1994.

Performed her Salangai Pooja in September, 1997.

She performed her Arangetram on 21st July, 2000 at Bharathiya Vidhya Bhavan, in Chennai which was presided over by Mr.R.Seshasayee, (Managing Director, Ashok Leyland Limited)and the Chief Guest was Dr.Padma Subramanyam, Director, Nrithyodaya, Chennai.

 Taken part in many programmes and Dance Ballet conducted by Kala Sadhanalaya.

Her performance as "Vinayaka" in the TV Serial "Deiveegath thirumanangal" in 1995 was appreciated by one and all.

Apart from learning the theory of Bharatha Natyam, she has also learnt "Nattuvangam" from her Guru Smt. Revathi Ramachandran.

She has accompanied Smt. Revathi Ramachandran as an artist on Nattuvangam for the past two years and she has done Nattuvangam for her during the December dance festival.

She has performed in the IDA festival in 1998.

In IDA programme, 2002, she has done Nattuvangam for the ballet "Kothai Padiya Pavai" which was choreographed by her Guru Smt.Revathi Ramachandran.

She has accompanied her Guru for the SPIC - MACAY Dance performance at various places - Udipi, Dharmasthala, etc., in Karnataka.

She has been learning carnatic music under the guidance of Smt.V.Nandini.

She was awarded the "Smt.T.Balasaraswathy Endowment Award" for "ABHINAYANAM" from "SRI KRISHNA GANA SABHA" in December, 2002 (for her performance on 8th January, 2002).

She has passed the Lower grade examination in Music and dance conducted by Govt. of Tamil Nadu in 2002.

Name : Kumari Sridharini Sridharan
Age : 15 years

Address : No.8 (New No.17) Soliayappa Street
Mylapore Chennai - 600 004.
Phone : 2494 3203

          


Dhivya Subramaniyam

After initial training under Surya Santhanam, Dhivya came under the tutelage of Ms. Revathi Ramachandran in the year 1994. Thereafter she performed along with her guru in all the productions of Kalasadhanalaya at prestigious festival in Chennai and India-Qutab Festival, Natyanjali Festival, Margazhi Mahotsav etc.

Dhivya has also given solo recitals in many prestigious sabhas including

R.R.Sabha , Indian Fine arts society etc. She has taken part in the 13 episode serial "Deiveega Thirumanangal " telecast by the Chennai Doordarshan Kendra. Dhivya has helped in demonstrating many facets of the Melattur School of Bharatnatyam at the Abhai and Fine Arts Foundation . A senior student of Kalasadhanalaya Dhivya’s performance is noted for her Angasuddha, firm footwork and Arai mandi. She also assists her guru in conducting classes at Kalasadhanalaya.

 
 
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