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Ginette Dion is a professional Bharatanatyam dancer, teacher, and choreographer, recognized for her contributions to Indian classical dance in Canada and India. She commenced her Bharatanatyam training in 1990 under the tutelage of Mr. Jai Govinda at the Vancouver Jai Govinda Dance Academy. Her dedication to the art form led her to further her studies in…
Journey Timeline
1990
Began Bharatanatyam training — Started training with Mr. Jai Govinda at the Vancouver Jai Govinda Dance Academy.
1996
Arangetram — Presented her solo debut under the direction of Jai Govinda.
1997
Began teaching Bharatanatyam
1999
Participated in Kala Nidhi International Dance Festival — Festival held in Toronto.
2000
Awarded Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute scholarship — One-year scholarship to deepen studies in India.
2000
Solo performance at Habitat Centre — Performed in New Delhi, India.
2001
Graduated with BA in Modern Dance — From the University of Quebec in Montreal.
2001
Invited to dance at Shilpgram Centre — Performed in Khajuraho, India.
2003
Awarded Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute scholarship — Four-month scholarship to deepen studies in India.
2004
Solo performance at Habitat Centre — Performed in New Delhi, India.
2005
Founded SATTVIKA DANSE — Established her own academy to pursue artistic expression and promote Bharatanatyam.
2007
Taught at University of Quebec in Montreal — Taught a course in the Dance department.
2008
Created choreographies — Created 'Radha and Krishna' (solo) and 'The Firebird' (for four dancers).
2005-2011
Produced Bharatanatyam shows — Including 'Devi-déesse' (2005), 'Offrande' (2006), 'Ananda' (2007), 'Krishna, le joueur de flûte' (2008), 'Bhumi Pranam' (2008, 2009, 2010), and 'Dieux et Déesses' (2011).
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- 2000 · Scholarship — Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
- 2003 · Scholarship — Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
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