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Kalamandalam Hemalatha is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, primarily recognized for her expertise in Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam, and Kuchipudi. She gained international acclaim for setting a Guinness World Record for the longest dance marathon, performing Mohiniyattam continuously for an astounding 123 hours and 15 minutes in Thrissur, Kerala, from…
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Graduated from Kerala Kalamandalam — Received rigorous training in various classical and folk dance forms.
Completed BFA in Bharatanatyam — Obtained degree from Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
Completed Post-graduation in Bharatanatyam — Obtained degree from Indira Kala Viswa Vidyalaya.
Received Balakrishna Kurupu Award — Awarded early in her career.
Represented Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy — Represented central zone in All India Classical dance competition in Thrissur and south zone at Imphal.
2010
Attempted Guinness World Record — Danced for 64 hours but stopped due to ill health in June.
2010
Set Guinness World Record for Longest Dance Marathon — Performed Mohiniyattam continuously for 123 hours and 15 minutes from September 20-26 at Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy, Thrissur.
2012
Entered Limca Book of Records — Recognized for the longest dance marathon.
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Awards & Honors
- Balakrishna Kurupu Award — Kerala Kalamandalam
- 2010 · Guinness World Record for Longest Dance Marathon by an Individual — Guinness World Records
- 2012 · Limca Book of Records — Limca Book of Records
Media Coverage
- Dancer from Kerala enters Guinness
Hindustan Times
- Dancer from Kerala all set to enter Guinness Book of records
The Times of India
- Fact: Kalamandalam Hemaletha, the woman who danced for 123 hours and 15 minutes
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