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THE DANCE
OF SHIVA is a solo ballet choreographed by Shashikala Ravi in Ragamalika
and Talamalika. It is an exploration of some of the cosmic dances of Lord
Shiva, more situational in its aspect; when, where and why it was performed.
All the lyrics and images used for this presentation are from the book Shiva
Thandavangal written by the Gnanacheri Swami Shri Sadashiva Bramendrar.
Smt Shashikala Ravi is the founder director of Amritanjali School of Bharatanatyam
in Pune, India where she trains both Indian and foreign students. She is
a performing artiste, a teacher and a choreographer all in one. Shashikala
Ravi is the senior disciple of the legendary dancer Natya Kalanidhi late
Smt Swarna Saraswathy of Bharatanatya Academy, Delhi under whom she trained
for several years. Shashikala is also a student of Padmabhushan Smt Kalanidhi
Narayan , Chennai.
Shashikala holds a post graduate degree in Bharatanatyam. She is pursuing
her PhD in Bharatanatyam. She is also trained in Carnatic vocal music. Shashikala
Ravi is a recipient of Natya Ratna and Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad
awards. She is an empanelled artiste with the Indian Council of Cultural
Relations, New Delhi . Shashikala has performed widely in India and abroad.
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