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Sharmada Vishwanath, is a dedicated Bharatanatyam artiste known for her artistry, discipline, and unwavering commitment to the classical tradition. Over the years, she has earned recognition through several prestigious accolades, including the Guru Swamimalai Rajarathnam Endowment Prize from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha (2016), the Yuva Kala Bharathi award…
Journey Timeline
2000
Early Beginnings — Began her journey in Bharatanatyam under Guru Padma Shri Smt. Chitra Visweswaran & Acharya Sukanya Ravindhar
2011
Bharatanatyam Arangetram
2013
First Maiden Performance — Sharmada was the youngest of six dancers to be chosen for Guru Chitra Visweswaran's production "Anubhuti". This was her first maiden group performance.
2013
Teacher Training — Sharmada began her teacher training at her Guru's Institution Chidambaram Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) under the able guidance of her Acharya Smt. Sukanya Ravindhar
2016
— She began teaching Bharatanatyam at the Chidambaram Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) established Visharad Institute of Dance and Fine Arts, which is an affiliate school to the parent institution Chid
2022
New Beginnings — Sharmada established Visharad Institute of Dance and Fine Arts, which is an affiliate school to the parent institution Chidambaram Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) with the sole purpose to pass on he
2023
— Sharmada began her career as a serious minded soloist, along with her participation as part of the Chidambaram Dance Company, the professional performing wing of the Chidambaram Academy of Performing
2023
— Sharmada received the Yuva Kala Bharati for Bharatanatyam from Bharat Kalachar
2026
— At present, Sharmada is a full time performer and teacher
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Signature Performances
Anubhuti
Commissioned by Opera based on the Margam choreographed by Guru Padma Shri Smt.Chitra Visweswaran
Meera - The Soul Divine
Performed as part of the Chidambaram Dance Company across United States
Panchali the revival
Performed as part of CHidambaram Academy's 50th year Celebration and Guru Smt, Chitra Visweswaran's 75th Birthday. A magnum opus of Guru Chitra Visweswaran brought back to stage.
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Awards & Honors
- 2023 · Yuva Kala Bharati — Bharat Kalachar
- 2024 · Yuva Kanak Prathiba
- 2025 · Best Performer Award — Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha
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Dinamalar (Feb 2025)
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Testimonials
Sharmada is a remarkable Bharatanatyam dancer, embodying grace, precision, and deep devotion to the art. As a disciple of the esteemed Guru Padma Shri Chitra Visweswaran, she carries forward a rich legacy with impeccable technique and expressive abhinaya. A true artiste in the making!
— Guru Smt. Srekala Bharath, Dancer and Director, Thejas School of Performing Art
A disciple of Padma Shri Awardee Smt Chitra Vishweshwaran, (Chitra Akka to all of us ) , Sharmada’s performance reflected the depth of training and discipline that comes from her parampara. Her footwork was clean and precise, her abhinaya was expressive and well thought out, and she maintained a strong connection with the audience throughout.
— Dr. Ambika Kameshwar,, Director, RASA
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