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Sheejith Krishna is a renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and nattuvanar, primarily known for his contributions to Bharatanatyam. Born on May 29, 1973, in Puthiyaparabu village, Kerala, he was initiated into dance at the age of eight by his parents, Kannur Balakrishnan (Bharatanatyam and Folk dance artiste) and Manorama Balakrishnan…
Journey Timeline
1973
Born — Born on May 29 in Puthiyaparabu village, Kerala.
1981
Initiated into dance — Began initial dance training at age eight from his parents.
1989
Began studies at Kalakshetra Foundation — Started studying Bharatanatyam, mridangam, and Carnatic vocal music.
1995
Obtained post-graduate diploma — Received post-graduate diploma in Bharatanatyam from Kalakshetra.
2002
Received Yuva Kala Bharati — Awarded by Bharat Kalachar.
2006
Received Senior Dancer Award — Awarded by Narada Gana Sabha.
2007
Choreographed 'Masquerade' — Directed and choreographed for the Kalakshetra Repertory.
2007
Received Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — Awarded by Sangeet Natak Akademi.
2009
Choreographed 'Krishna Bharatam'
2010
Choreographed 'Parinaamam'
2010
Received Yagnaraman Award for Excellence in Dance — Awarded by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha.
2010
Ended tenure at Kalakshetra Foundation — Concluded 21 years of studying and teaching at Kalakshetra.
2011
Choreographed for 'Life of Pi' — Choreographed Bharatanatyam sequences for Ang Lee's film.
2011
Launched Sahrdaya Foundation — Founded the institution for classical and contemporary arts in Chennai.
2013
Choreographed 'Pravaha'
2014
Choreographed 'Yathadarshe Tathaatmani'
2015
Received Ram Gopal Award for Best Male Dancer — Awarded for 'AttenDANCE'.
2015
Received national production grant for 'Don Quixote' — From the Government of India's Ministry of Culture.
2015
Directed and choreographed 'Don Quixote' — The production toured India and USA.
2024
Arrested on sexual assault charges — Arrested by Chennai Police on April 22 based on complaints from former students of Kalakshetra.
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Awards & Honors
- 2007 · Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2010 · Yagnaraman Award for Excellence in Dance — Sri Krishna Gana Sabha
- 2015 · Ram Gopal Award for Best Male Dancer (AttenDANCE)
- 2002 · Yuva Kala Bharati — Bharat Kalachar
- 2006 · Senior Dancer Award — Narada Gana Sabha
- Kalapratibha — Government of Kerala
Media Coverage
- Sheejith Krishna- dancer, choreographer, nattuvanar
SIFAS Festival of Classical Music & Dance
- Nritya Sankalpa Dance Academy brings Sheejith Krishna's Don Quixote to Atlanta
Nritya Sankalpa Dance Academy
- Performance Review: Sheejith Krishna's “Don Quixote”
Creativity Awakening
- Renowned Bharatanatyam dancer held for 'sexual abuse'
The Indian Express
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