Kanaka Srinivasan
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Indian classical dancer of Bharat Natyam
Kanaka Srinivasan | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupation | Classical dancer |
| Known for | Bharat Natyam |
| Awards | Padma Shri Sangeet Natak Akademi Award |
Kanaka Srinivasan is an Indian classical dancer and one of the leading exponents of the classical dance form of Bharat Natyam.[1] She is a disciple of Vazhuvoor B. Ramaiyah Pillai and is aligned with Vazhuvur tradition of the dance form. She is a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award of 1998.[2] The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2006, for her contributions to Indian classical dance.[3]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "A different learning". The Hindu. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- ^ "Bharatnatyam dancer Kanaka Srinivasan receives Sangeet Natak Akademi award". India Today. 1 June 1998. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
External links
[edit]- "Bharatanatyam: Srinivasan Kanaka, Raga Shankarabharanam, part 1". YouTube video. Meenakshi Kamakshi. 18 October 2008. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- "Bharatanatyam: Srinivasan Kanaka, Raga Shankarabharanam, part 2". YouTube video. Meenakshi Kamakshi. 18 October 2008. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- "Bharatanatyam: Srinivasan Kanaka, Raga Shankarabharanam, part 3". YouTube video. Meenakshi Kamakshi. 18 October 2008. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- "Gitagovindam Pashyati Disidisi by Kanaka Srinivasan". YouTube video. Kanaka Srinivasan. 9 June 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
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