Mrs. Vasugi Jegatheeswaran
Bharatanatyam Teacher
50+
Years of Experience
4+
Students Taught
1
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Mrs. Vasugi Jegatheeswaran is a highly respected and renowned figure in Indian classical dance, specifically Bharatanatyam, based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She is widely recognized as a "colossus in the field of Bharatha Natyam" and a "veteran dance teacher not only in Sri Lanka, but also worldwide," having dedicated her extensive career to the promotion and…
Journey Timeline
1976
Founded Natya Kala Mandhir
1990
Conferred 'Kalasuri' title — By the Government of Sri Lanka
1990
Received 'Nandana Kalai Arasi' award — From President of Sri Lanka (J.R. Jayewardene)
1994
Awarded Doctorate — By Japan Shotaken Karate Moin Datyo
2001
Sacred performance at Prasanthi Nilayam — In the divine presence of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India
2021
Received Aacharya Kala Sagara (Lifetime Achievement Award) — From Griffin Exam Board
2026
Natya Kala Mandhir Golden Jubilee celebration 'Potsabai 2026' — Scheduled for September 19
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Awards & Honors
- 1990 · Nandana Kalai Arasi — President of Sri Lanka (J.R. Jayewardene)
- 1990 · Kalasuri — Government of Sri Lanka
- 1994 · Doctorate — Japan Shotaken Karate Moin Datyo
- Bunka Prize — Japan Sri Lanka Friendship Cultural Fund (JSCF)
- 2021 · Aacharya Kala Sagara (Lifetime Achievement Award) — Griffin Exam Board
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