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Nirmala Paniker is a renowned Indian Mohiniyattam dancer, choreographer, teacher, and researcher, celebrated for her significant contributions to the preservation and development of the Mohiniyattam dance form. Born on February 12, 1944, in Kovalam, Travancore (now Kerala), she began her dance training at the age of five under Guru Thottasseri Madhavan…
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1944
Born in Kovalam, Travancore
c. 1949
Began dance training at age 5 — Under Guru Thottasseri Madhavan Paniker Asan
c. 1963
Began Mohiniyattam training at age 19 — Under Guru Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma
1974
Joined The Lawrence School, Lovedale — As Head of the Dance Department
1979
Founded Natanakaisiki — A research and performing center for female dance and theatre traditions of Kerala
2000
Retired from The Lawrence School, Lovedale
2019
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — For her contributions to Mohiniyattam
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- 2019 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
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