Nalini Balakrishnan
Nalini Balakrishnan
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- ✦This lineage is based in India.
- ✦Bharatanatyam is the primary style.
- ✦Avg. 0.0 students per direct shishya.
- ✦This lineage is 1 generation deep.
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Nalini Balakrishnan is a noted Indian classical dance figure, primarily recognized as a Bharatanatyam guru. She is based in Chennai, India, and has been instrumental in training several dancers, including film actor Jayam Ravi and Bharatanatyam artist Moneesha Kumar. Balakrishnan holds the prestigious Kalaimamani title, an award conferred by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram for excellence in the arts. Her teaching legacy is evident through her students who have gone on to perform and further their dance careers. She is also identified as a Nattuvanar, a conductor of a Bharatanatyam performance, indicating her deep understanding and mastery of the art form. Her dedication to Bharatanatyam has made her a respected teacher in the Indian classical dance community. Awards & Honours: Kalaimamani.
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