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Malavika Kumar Walia is a prominent Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, teacher, and nattuvanar, deeply rooted in the tradition of the Abhinaya Dance Company of San José. She is the daughter and student of Mythili Kumar, the esteemed founder and artistic director of the company. Walia has been an integral part of the Abhinaya Dance Company, performing in…
Journey Timeline
1992
Began performing with Abhinaya Dance Company
2000
Began teaching and performing nattuvangam
2004
Lauded by a critic in Chennai for nattuvangam — 'the star of the show' for her 'precise, well-intoned nattuvangam'
2014
Received Lakshmi Viswanathan Award — For solo performance from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha
2020
Appointed Director of Junior Dance Company — For the newly launched Junior Dance Company of Abhinaya
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- 2014 · Lakshmi Viswanathan Award — Sri Krishna Gana Sabha
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