Uma Varma
Bharathanatyam Teacher
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About
Uma Varma, originally from Kerala, India, is a distinguished figure in Indian classical dance, particularly Bharathanatyam, and a dedicated exponent of Carnatic Music and Kathakali Samgeetham. Her extensive career as a performer and teacher spans several decades and continents. Varma commenced her Bharathanatyam training at the age of four under Guru Smt…
Journey Timeline
1985
Received Kalathilakam title — For five consecutive years at the Kerala Youth Festival (until 1990)
1990
B Grade Young Artist in Vocal Music — At All India Radio (for 3 years, until 1993)
1993
Founded Revathi School of Dance and Music — In Kerala, India
2007
Received National Award for South Indian Classical dance — From Sree Sankara Accreditation Centre, Kaladi, Kerala, India
2009
Founded Revathi Performing Arts — In Christchurch, New Zealand
2014
Received Indian Community Services award for Dance Development — By Indian Cultural Group
2015
Presented "BHARATHAM" production
2017
Received Achievement Award — By Kerala Cultural Forum; Presented "MAYURAM" production
2018
Received Teacher Honour — By Telugu Association of South Island
2019
Presented "AANANDAM" production
2020
Received Award for ongoing Support for Christchurch Holi Festival
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Awards & Honors
- Kalathilakam — Kerala Youth Festival
- 2007 · National Award for South Indian Classical dance — Sree Sankara Accreditation Centre, Kaladi, Kerala, India
- Samgeethika
- 2014 · Indian Community Services award for Dance Development — Indian Cultural Group
- 2017 · Achievement Award — Kerala Cultural Forum
- 2018 · Teacher Honour — Telugu Association of South Island
- 2020 · Award for ongoing Support for Christchurch Holi Festival
Media Coverage
- Revathi Performing Arts: Mayuram – Bharatanatyam in Christchurch
Christchurch City Libraries
- Revathi Performing Arts; Song: Keerthanam, a composition of Dr K J Yesudas
YouTube (Revathi Performing Arts)
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