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Bharathanatyam, the ancient South Indian classical dance that known for its grace, purity, tenderness, and sculpturesque poses.The classical art form embodies the three primary ingredients of Dance - Expression, Rhyme and Rhythm. 

 

This mystical art form captivated Janani just around when she turned 6 years old. Observing her keen interest in the art form, her parents enrolled her in dance class with Guru Usha Datar and Guru Smt Rukmini Srinivasan.

 

In 1995 Janani learnt for short period from the one of Bangalore’s renowned Guru Smt Padmini Ravi. Further more she transitioned to the “THE KIRANS” - Kiran Subramanyam and Sandhya Kiran. Under their tutelage her dreams and aspirations to become a dancer began to blossom. Opportunities to perform at various avenues, teaching skills, expanding her knowledge in the art form came in her favor. Fortunately under their guidance and tutoring Janani performed her Arengetram in Dec 2000.

 

After her marriage she moved to one of best places in United States for Indian arts - SF Bay Area. Janani got her further training and mentoring from internationally acclaimed Guru Smt Vidhya Subramaniam of Lasya Dance Academy. Over the past decade under Smt Vidhya’s tutoring and mentoring Janani has performed and participated at Lasya’s notable productions and festivals. She has given many performances widely in San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Boise and recently her solo performance in India.

 

With the finest coaching from distinguished Gurus of leading Banis (Styles)such as Kalakshetra and Vazhuvoor, Janani wisely chooses both the styles appropriately in her dance numbers, performance and choreography. 

 

As an avid, ardent,  passionate dancer, Janani now performs, choreographs and teaches to young kids and adults at her dance school Nrityakalya Dance Company.  She is one of the co-founders of Sanhiti - South Indian Dance Troupe, one of the leading dance troupes in the Bay Area. 

 

Gifted with other artistic talents such as painting, she enjoys painting and is an active artist among Bay area art clubs. She frequently displays her art works at exhibitions and galleries. Her paintings can be viewed at www.oviyaa.net.

 

www.jananinarayanan.com

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