Purna Bajekal
Bharatanatyam Teacher
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About
Purna Bajekal is an accomplished Indian classical dancer specializing in Bharatanatyam, based in Austin, Texas. She began her dance journey at the age of three at the Slavin-Nadal School of Ballet, and by age six, she commenced her Bharatanatyam training under the tutelage of her mother, Smt. Anuradha Naimpally, the Artistic Director of Austin Dance India…
Journey Timeline
1989
Moved to Austin, Texas — Her mother, Anuradha Naimpally, moved to Austin, where Purna was later born and raised.
1990
Austin Dance India Founded — Her mother founded Austin Dance India.
2009
Began teaching at Austin Dance India
2009
Joined Visions in Rhythm — Joined Tapestry Dance Company's pre-professional dance company.
2011
Performed in 'Parampara' — Production awarded Best Dance Concert by Austin Critics' Circle and named a top-five performance by Austin Chronicle.
2012
Completed Arangetram — Her solo debut performance.
2013
Performed 'Two Generations, One Tradition' — Duet with her mother, nominated for Best Duet Performance by Austin Critics' Circle.
2013
Solo performance in Mumbai, India
2014
Participated in ADI Heritage Tour — Performed at seven historic temples in South India.
2015
Co-directed 'Girl Power!' — For Austin Dance India's 25th anniversary.
2020
Published 'Embodied transcendence' article — Article on spiritual constructs in Bharatanatyam integrated into dance/movement therapy.
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Awards & Honors
- 2011 · Best Dance Concert — Austin Critics' Circle
- 2011 · Top Five Performances of 2011 — Austin Chronicle
- 2013 · Best Duet Performance (Nomination) — Austin Critics' Circle
Media Coverage
- Mother-Daughter Dance
The Austin Chronicle
- Top of the Line
The Austin Chronicle
- Art To Enchant
The Austin Chronicle
- Love Beyond Time
NowPlayingAustin.com
- Life & Work with Anuradha Naimpally
Voyage Austin
- Meet Anuradha Naimpally
CanvasRebel Magazine
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