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K.P. Rakesh is an accomplished Indian classical dancer specializing in Bharatanatyam, who has also trained in Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam. He holds a Post Diploma from the prestigious Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai, where he currently serves as a lecturer. Furthering his academic pursuits, Rakesh earned an M.A. in Bharatanatyam from Madras University,…
Journey Timeline
1997
Arangetram
2012
Performance at Purusha Bhushana-2012 — Performed Bharatanatyam from Kalakshetra
2017
Lecture at Navadisha — Titled 'Redefining the 'Spiritual' in the pursuit Programme'
2019
Received Best dancer award — From HCL concert series
2022
Received Outstanding dancer award (M.N. Subramanian Memorial Prize) — From The Music Academy Mid-year dance festival
2024
Performance at Melange fest — In Chennai
2024
Received Outstanding dancer (Juniors) award — From Madras Music Academy's 17th Annual Dance Festival
2025
Performance at The Music Academy dance festival — Reviewed by The Hindu
2025
Performance at Narada Gana Sabha — Reviewed by Sruti Magazine
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Awards & Honors
- 2019 · Best dancer award — HCL concert series
- 2022 · Outstanding dancer award (M.N. Subramanian Memorial Prize) — The Music Academy Mid-year dance festival
- 2024 · Outstanding dancer (Juniors) — Madras Music Academy's 17th Annual Dance Festival
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- Highlights 2024
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