Krithika Shankar
Krithika Shankar
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Krithika Shankar is an Indian classical dancer specializing in Bharatanatyam. She is a disciple of renowned guru Ananda Shankar Jayant, who heads the Shankarananda Kalakshetra institution in Hyderabad, India. Krithika Shankar is recognized for her energetic and expressive performances, showcasing both traditional and contemporary values in Bharatanatyam. Her repertoire has included pieces like Pushpanjali, Dasavataram, 'Krishna Nee Begane Baro', and a Mohanakalyani thillana. She has also demonstrated her skills as a choreographer, with her work being featured in productions such as "Bharatanatyam - Krithika Varsha Choreography" by Sasin Productions. Her performances are noted for their lithe movements, strong comprehension of talam, and captivating abhinaya, particularly her realistic portrayal of characters like toddler Krishna. She has performed various traditional Bharatanatyam pieces, including Padam - Adhuvum solluval and Kadagola Taarenna Chinnave (Devernama).
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