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Prabha Ravi QSM, JP, is a distinguished figure in Indian classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam, and a prominent community leader in New Zealand. Born and raised in Chennai, India, she began her journey in arts at the age of three, engaging in both singing and dancing. In 1999, Prabha Ravi migrated from India to New Zealand with her family. Just three…
Journey Timeline
1999
Migrated to New Zealand and founded Natraj School of Dance — Founded the school in Lower Hutt, Wellington, on May 1, 1999, three weeks after arriving from Chennai, India.
2012
Received Hutt City Civic Honour Award for Arts & Culture
2013
Received Cultural award by Upper Hutt Multicultural society
2016
Finalist for Wellingtonian of the Year Award - Education
2017
Received Queen's Service Medal (QSM) — Awarded by the New Zealand government for contributions to dance and ethnic communities.
2019
Choreographed Bharatanatyam and Māori Kapa haka fusion performance — Performed at Sky Stadium for the India vs. New Zealand cricket game.
2023
Natraj School of Dance celebrated 25th anniversary — Commemorated with the 'Dasavatharam' production in October.
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Awards & Honors
- 2017 · Queen's Service Medal — New Zealand Government
- 2012 · Civic Honour Award for Arts & Culture — Hutt City Council
- 2013 · Cultural award — Upper Hutt Multicultural society
- 2016 · Wellingtonian of the Year Award - Education (Finalist)
- Best Actress Awards
Media Coverage
- Dance of Devotion: Natraj School's 25-Year Legacy of Bharatanatyam
Asia Media Centre
- It was a real honour, says dance teacher
infonews.co.nz
- Bharatanatyam, Culture & Community Leadership ft. Prabha Ravi | The Lounge Talk | Episode 5
The Lounge Talk (YouTube)
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