Smt. Jaya Mani
Bharatanatyam Teacher
40+
Years of Experience
2+
Students Taught
1
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About
Guru Natyakalavathi Smt. Jaya Mani is a highly accomplished artist in both Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi styles, renowned for her dedication to preserving and propagating the rich dance tradition of Kancheepuram Elappa Pillai (also known as Tanjore Bani) in the Greater Pittsburgh Area for over 40 years. Her extensive teaching career spans over five decades,…
Journey Timeline
Began dance training under Master M.D. Venkatesh — At the age of 8
Performed Arangetram in Chennai, India — At the age of 11
1962
Began teaching dance — Started in high school; 'for the last 50 years' as of 2012
Member of Padmini and Ragini's dance troupe — Performed Ramayana over 100 times; performed for Indian Army during China-Indian war
1978
Moved to the United States and started teaching dance — Began with 6 students in the Greater Pittsburgh Area
1994
Honored with 'Pride of India' — By Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy
2002
Became Adjunct Faculty member at Slippery Rock University — Instrumental in creating the Dance in India Initiative Program
2013
Her 100th student performed Arangetram
2018
Arangam founded by daughter Deepa Mani — Dance school structured based on Guru Smt. Jaya Mani's training module
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Awards & Honors
- Natyakalavathi
- 1994 · Pride of India — Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy
- Award for promoting art among North American youth — Srinivasa Prasad International Foundation for Performing Arts
Media Coverage
- Guru Jaya Man's 100 Arangetrams
Pittsburgh Patrika
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