Nirupama Rajendra
Nirupama and Rajendra (ನಿರುಪಮ ಮತ್ತು ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ) are noted Indian classical dancers in the Bharathanatyam and Kathak dance forms. They are from Bengaluru, Karnataka.[1][2][3]
Nirupama Rajendra | |
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Rajendra posing during Bharatanatyam at Bogha Nandeeshwara Temple. | |
Born | |
Occupation | Dancers & Artistic Directors of Abhinava Dance Company |
Dances | Bharathanatyam, Kathak |
Website | www |
Life and work
Nirupama and Rajendra own Abhinava dance company, where they teach Bharathanatyam and Kathak and work to spread traditional classical dance forms.[4][5] They have choreographed and produced dance works and have travelled performing in several cities in USA, Canada and Europe.[6][7][8][9][10][11] They have worked in dance for over 20 years. They hold the rating of "A TOP," the highest artists rating on Indian national television.[12][13]
Performances and reviews
In 2010, Abhinava gave a performance with the name "Ojas," a Sanskrit word meaning "vigor." It was hosted by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha in Chennai and Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bangalore. As reported in The Hindu, the two-hour show unconventionally presented Kathak dance as a well-produced performance with slick choreography.[14] As a part of The Joy Giving Week, they performed at SAP Labs, Bangalore for a social cause.[15] They have given Kathak performances at Bhagavatam festival and at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Chennai.[16][17]
Awards and recognitions
In 1998, Nirupama was titled Natya Mayuri and Rajendra Natya Mayura by the Govt. of Karnataka for their dance excellence.[18] In 2011, the duo was awarded Karnataka Kalashree Award, a Karnataka State Government Award for their contribution to Indian traditional dance forms.[19] In 2013, Nirupama Rajendra were honoured for their contributions at Maha Maya, a dance festival organized as a tribute to dancer US Krishna Rao in Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bangalore.[20]
References
- "About Nirupama Rajendra". thiraseela.com. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- "CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS-About Dancers Nirupama and Rajendra". www.thehindu.com. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- "Two Classicists in Perfect Company". www.thehindu.com. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- "Rajendra and Nirupama at their dance studio". bangalore.citizenmatters.in. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- "Abhinava Dance Company in Bangalore". wikimapia.org. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- "Nirupama and Rajendra give Indian dance performance in Florida, USA". articles.orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- "Poetry In Motion: Nirupama & Rajendra Performance in Boston, USA". www.lokvani.com. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- "Performance for Navika 2013-2nd Kannada Summit in Boston, USA". www.navika.org. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- "International Performances". www.kemmannu.com. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- "Dance at The Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester, England". www.thelowry.com. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- "Nirupama Rajendra show in Canada". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- "A TOP Rating" (PDF). www.sapaf.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- "Rating held by the artists". www.azindia.com. Archived from the original on 19 September 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- "Feast for the eyes, Ojas-Kathak Performance Review". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2010. Retrieved 18 September 2013.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
- "Dance for a Cause". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- "Performance by Nirupama Rajendra & Abhinava at Bhagavatam festival". www.hindu.com. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- "Nirupama rajendra Dance performance in Vidya Bhavan, Chennai". www.narthaki.com. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- "Titled Natya Mayuri & Natya Mayura". bangalore.citizenmatters.in. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- "Kalashree Award Winners Nirupama Rajendrs". articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- "Award for the dancing duo Nirupama Rajendra at Maha Maya". www.narthaki.com. Retrieved 18 September 2013.