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Dr. Janaki Rangarajan

Bharatnatyam dancer

Dr. Janaki Rangarajan
   Biography
At the forefront of the new generation of Bharatanatyam dancers, Nadanamamani Dr. Janaki Rangarajan represents the future of the ancient art form. Since the age of 4, Janaki has been passionate about communicating through dance. Her unique dance style is a sincere result of her undying passion, self-motivation and dedication towards Bharatanatyam. Her refreshing approach to Bharatanatyam has won her many accolades and praise from dance lovers around the world. Being a firm believer in maintaining the integrity of tradition, Janaki explores her creativity without compromising on the classicism of the dance form. 

Janaki's journey in Bharatanatyam commenced at the age of four under the tutelage of Smt. Madhavi Chandrasekhar in Trichy, India. At the age of seven, Janaki came under the guidance of Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam in Chennai, India with whom she studied for the next 17 years. During the last few years, Janaki has also had the privilege of interacting with extraordinary Bharatanatyam choreographers, teachers and senior artists. 

Janaki's immaculate and graceful movements and her subtle yet communicative expressions have won the admiration of laymen and connoisseurs alike. Critics around the world have given her rave reviews and described Janaki as an 'absolutely brilliant performer', 'one of the best today', 'stunning' and 'exemplary'. The New York Times hailed her performance as a 'spellbinder'. 

Janaki's performances have taken her across the globe. She tours with new choreographic works and conducts workshops. In addition to being an accomplished dancer, Janaki is a gifted dance choreographer. She has received many accolades of national and international acclaim which recognize her excellence as a performer and choreographer. As a teacher, Janaki devotes time and energy into developing a new generation of dancers who are dedicated to Bharatanatyam. 
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   Career
Select Performances in India: 
The Music Academy
Sri Krishna Gana Sabha
Kartik Fine Arts
Brahma Gana Sabha
India Habitat Centre
Bharatmuni Festival
Uday Shankar Dance Festival
Centre for Performing Arts (Pune)
ICCR – Azad Bhavan
National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA)
Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha
Natarani at Darpana
Swarayalaya Rasavikalpam
Swami Haridas Sangeet Sammelan
Karavali Utsav
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Nada Neerajanam
Soorya Parampara Festival
Epicentre
Indian Fine Arts Society
National Gallery of Modern Art
Mylapore Fine Arts
Narada Gana Sabha
Nungambakkam Cultural Academy
Sri Rama Bhaktha Jana Samaj
Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha
Tamil Isai Sangam
Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha
Nellai Sangeetha Sabha
Chidambaram/Thanjavur Natyanjali Festivals Padatik Dance Centre

Select Performances in Other Countries: 
Musee Guimet (France)
Esplanade theatre (Singapore)
QuebeAsia Dance Performance Series (Canada)
DanceIntense Workshop (Canada)
Bharatiya Sangeetha Sangham (Canada)
Gait to the Spirit Dance Festival (Canada)
The Nehru Centre (United Kingdom)
Centre Mandapa (France)
Riga Lativian Society House (Latvia)
Festival of India (Thailand)
Television Appearances/DVD: Doordarshan TV, Raj TV, Jaya TV, Rajya Sabha TV
Rasaanubhavam – Bharatanatyam DVD

Select Performances in the U.S.A: 
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
World Arts, Music & Dance Festival
Library of Congress
Artscape – Lyric Opera House
Atlas Performing Arts Center
Jack Guidone Theater
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Waddell Theatre
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
Hawthorne Farm Auditorium
The National Theatre
Thomas Jefferson Theatre
Murugan Temple of North America
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Sri Venkateswara Lotus Temple
Indo-American Arts Council (Erasing Borders)
Downtown Dance Festival
Lansburgh Theater
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Narthaki Dance Festival
Dance Bethesda
Koresh Artist Showcase
Velocity DC Dance Festival
Yuva Bharathi
Gunston Arts Center
The Diana Center
   Programs

Bharatnatyam recital by Dr. Janaki Rangarajan

Since the age of 4, Janaki has been passionate about communicating through dance. Her unique dance style is a sincere result of her undying passion, self-motivation and dedication towards Bharatanatyam. Her refreshing approach to Bharatanatyam has won her many accolades and praise from dance lovers around the world. Being a firm believer in maintaining the integrity of tradition, Janaki explores her creativity without compromising on the classicism of the dance form.
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