Saipriya Rahulan
Saipriya Rahulan
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- ✦This lineage is based in Australia.
- ✦Bharatanatyam is the primary style.
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Saipriya Rahulan commenced her Bharatanatyam training at the age of four in Nigeria. She continued her studies under Guru Kalasuri Vasugy Jegatheeswaran in Sri Lanka, where she performed her Arangetram at the age of ten. In 1992, she relocated to Australia and furthered her Bharatanatyam education under Guru Anandavalli at the Lingalayam Dance Academy, subsequently joining the Lingalayam Dance Company and performing extensively. Her dedication to dance led her to explore Kuchipudi, training under Guru Vempati Ravi Shankar in Chennai. Since 2015, Saipriya has continued to refine her Bharatanatyam under Guru Sheela Unnikrishnan and has also received guidance in Naatuvangam from Dr. G. V. Guru Bharadwaj. In 2009, Saipriya founded the Shivam School of Dance with the aim of teaching Bharatanatyam and nurturing the next generation of dancers. She emphasizes instilling discipline, passion, and perseverance in her students, fostering their artistic, creative, and spiritual growth while promoting a deep appreciation for Bharatanatyam's rich traditions. Her students have performed at various cultural events, including the opening performance for Harinie Jeevitha's Australian solo debut and the Sydney premiere of Apsaras Arts Dance Company’s “Parama Padam: Life's Game of Snakes and Ladders.” In 2024, Saipriya and her students participated in the Natyanjali Festival in India.
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