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Christel Stevens is an American-born exponent of Indian classical dance, renowned for her expertise in the Manipuri style. She has significantly contributed to the promotion and preservation of Indian classical dance in the United States as a performer, teacher, researcher, and author. Stevens is a distinguished founding member of the Indian Dance Educators…
Journey Timeline
1994
Co-founded Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) — Established in Arlington, Virginia.
1995-1996
Conducted research for Master's thesis — Studied Indian dance teachers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
1997
Completed Master's thesis — Thesis titled 'Aunties and gurus: Women's contributions to Asian Indian dance' at American University.
1999
Organizer of 'Darpana: Dance Reflections' festival — A major Indian dance festival in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
2003
Presented at International Congress on Dance Research — Presented 'Bringing Manipuri dance to the world stage' in Naxos.
2006
Article 'Bringing Manipuri Dance To The World Stage Part I' webcasted — Published on E-Pao!.
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- A Diversity Of Indian Dance
The Washington Post
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