Dr. Smrita Dorairajan
Bharatanatyam Performer • Teacher
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Dr. Smrita Dorairajan is a Bharatanatyam dancer and teacher based in Columbia, Missouri, USA. She began her training in Bharatanatyam at the age of five in Chennai, India, learning from her mother, Padmini Dorairajan, who is also a classical Bharatanatyam dancer and the founding artistic director of the Kalanjali School of Indian Classical Dance. Dr.…
Journey Timeline
1980s
Began Bharatanatyam training — Started learning at age 5 in Chennai, India, from her mother.
2019
Featured as a master artist — Supported by the Missouri Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program with her apprentice Charunetha Murugesan.
2021
Performance and interview on Paul Pepper's show — Introduced the Kalanjali School of Indian Classical Dance and performed Bharatanatyam.
2023
Featured with mother and daughter on Paul Pepper's show — Discussed her daughter Laya Anand's Bharatanatyam performance from Kalanjali School.
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- Master Artist (supported by the program) — Missouri Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program
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