Vidhya Subramanian
Vidhya Subramanian
Vidhya Subramanian is a Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, and teacher recognized for her expertise in the Vazhuvoor style. [1][2][3]
Biography
Vidhya Subramanian was born in Chennai and began learning Bharatanatyam at a young age. [3] She trained under S. K. Rajarathnam and Abhinaya exponent Padmabhushan Kalanidhi Narayanan.[3] [4][4] She made her debut (Arangetram) in 1984, and subsequently performed across India and internationally. [5][6]
After moving to the United States in 1990, she founded the Lasya Dance Company in California. [5]
As a choreographer, she has created productions that explore cultural and social themes, including female empowerment and patriarchal structures. [7][8] In addition to solo performances, she has worked as a mentor and artistic director, contributing to the development of students and ensemble works. [4][9]
Awards
Vidhya Subramanian is a recipient of the Nrithya Choodamani award from Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai. [10]
She is also the recipient of awards such as Nadanamamani from Karthik Fine Arts, Chennai and Yuva Kala Bharati from Bharat Kalachar, Chennai. [6]
References
- ↑ "Vidhya Subramanian - INK Talks". INK Talks. Retrieved 16 Aug 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Kymal, Meera (3 November 2022). "Vidhya Subramanian Joins Ponniyin Selvan Cast As Chola Empress". India Currents. Retrieved 16 August 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Anand, Anjana (28 March 2025). "Beyond beauty & grace - Interview with Anjana Anand". Sruti Magazine. Retrieved 16 August 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Swaminathan, Chitra (11 July 2025). "'It's lovely to be a dancer at any given time,' says Bharatanatyam artiste Vidhya Subramanian". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 August 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Vidhya Subramanian - South Indian Bharatanatyam dance". ACTA - Alliance for California Traditional Arts. Retrieved 16 August 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 Sampath, Janani (1 February 2015). "From Playing Noor Jehan to Sita". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 August 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Srikanth, Rupa (31 January 2022). "Vidhya Subramanian's refreshing portrayals". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 August 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Desai, Dr. S.D. (16 December 2019). "Draupadi in Still I Rise is a woman dishonoured across time". Narthaki.com. Retrieved 16 August 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Raju, Nidarshana (2 July 2025). "Bharatanatyam dancer Vidhya Subramanian uses Varnam as a medium to explore dualities". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 August 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Ramani, VV (8 June 2023). "'Performance is an emotional journey,' says Vidhya Subramanian - Vidhya Subramanian, recipient of this year's Nrithya Choodamani award, speaks about her early influences, training, and how she has matured as an artiste". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 August 2025. Unknown parameter
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