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Tara Rajkumar is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, choreographer, teacher, researcher, and artistic director, renowned for her contributions to Kathakali and Mohiniyattam. Born in 1948 in Kozhikode, Kerala, India, she is the daughter of T. M. B. Nedungadi, former chairman of Kerala Kalamandalam, and the great-grandniece of Appu Nedungadi, author of…
Journey Timeline
1948
Born in Kozhikode, Kerala, India
c. 1952
Began learning Kathakali — Started at age four
1979
Founded Akademi (then Academy of Indian Dance) in London
1981
Received Ethnic Arts Award
1983
Immigrated to Australia
1986
Established Natya Sudha School and Natya Sudha Dance Company in Melbourne
1996
Premiered "Temple Dreaming" at Monash University
1997
Toured "Temple Dreaming" in India for India's Golden Jubilee
2001
Included in the Victorian Honour Roll of Women
2006
Received Victorian Volunteer Award
2009
Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia
2018
Received Victorian Premier's Award for Community Harmony
2023
Documentary "Tara the Singing Anklet" premiered — At the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
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Awards & Honors
- 2009 · Medal of the Order of Australia — Australian Government
- 2001 · Victorian Honour Roll of Women — Victorian Government
- 2006 · Victorian Volunteer Award — Victorian Government
- 1981 · Ethnic Arts Award
- Award for outstanding contribution to Indian Art and Culture in Australia
- 2018 · Victorian Premier's Award for Community Harmony — Victorian Government
- Annual Encouragement Award — Malayalee Association of Victoria
Media Coverage
- Tara Rajkumar: A life devoted to dance
Indian Link
- In step with the community
The Indian Sun
- Torchbearer of tradition
The Hindu
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