Nitya Venkateswaran
Bharatanatyam Performer
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Nitya Venkateswaran is a Bharatanatyam dancer, born and raised in California, U.S.A.. She has been immersed in the classical dance form for over 30 years, beginning her training in the Tanjore style at the age of four with Vishal Ramani, Artistic Director of Shri Krupa Dance Company in San Jose, CA. Venkateswaran performed her arangetram, or solo dance…
Journey Timeline
1980
Began Bharatanatyam training — Began training with Vishal Ramani at Shri Krupa Dance Company.
1985
Arangetram (solo dance debut) — Performed with her sister Swapna.
2001
Began solo performance career in Chennai, India — Performed during Chennai's Music and Dance Season.
2005
Sold-out benefit solo performance — Performed for Tsunami relief at the ODC Theater in January.
2005
Featured soloist at San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival — Selected for the 27th Annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival in June.
2005
Awarded choreography commission — Received a commission from the San Francisco Foundation.
2005
Performed at Brihadeeshwar Temple — Performed during Maha Shivarathri celebrations in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
2009
Performed at Seattle World Rhythm Festival
2010
Performed at Seattle World Rhythm Festival
2011
Performed at Northwest Folklife Festival — Performed in Seattle, WA.
2013
Performed at Northwest Folklife Festival — Performed in Seattle, WA.
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- 2005 · Choreography Commission — San Francisco Foundation
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