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Kalapriya presents Prerna - A Workshop Series by Priya Venkataraman
Kalapriya presents Prerna - A Workshop Series by Priya Venkataraman
Summer Workshops by World-Renowned Exponent of Bharatanatyam in Chicago!
Prerna Prathama
June 20 - 25
9 am - 12 pm
Priya Venkataraman is known for her adherence to the classical traditional repertoire. She received her early training under Guru Saroja Vaidyanathan and continues her training with Guru A. Lakshman and Mrs. Bragha Bessell. Priya has been teaching Bharatanatyam since 1989, for over 25 years. She taught at Ganesa Natyalaya, New Delhi before starting her own school "Kalakriti" in Illinois. Six of her students were awarded the master-apprentice grant from the Illinois Arts Council for advanced training under her, during her stay in the United States. Priya has also conducted many residencies in schools across the US. She was on the roster of the artists-in-residence program of the Illinois Arts Council for 8 years.She continues to hold workshops in rural schools in India through SPIC-MACAY, an organisation that promotes arts education, in addition to choreography and teaching assignments in leading public schools in New Delhi. Priya has had the opportunity to perform at some prestigious venues across the globe. She has performed for US President Barrack Obama's official visit to India in 2010, program for the Royal couple in Bhutan, 2011, to name a few.
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LocationAmerican Rhythm Center (View)
410 South Michigan Ave, 3rd floor
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
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