It has been aptly said that Bharatanatyam is a symbol of beauty and aesthetic perfection. As a philosophy, it is a search of the human soul for ideal. As a religion, it is the man's quest for the Supreme and the desire to unite with the Ultimate. As a science, it is to attain the perfection of body technique and corporal movement and as a poetry, it is the symbol of rhythmic lyricism.
Indian Classical Dances are undeniably an important part of the rich and varied culture of the country. Hailing from Kerala, Deepa has always been passionate about her dream of passing down the divine art of Bharatanatyam to the younger generation. Dancing is her life and soul, her chosen profession. She began her journey in Bharatanatyam at the age of four. She learned Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam through Gurukula learning system from Guru Smt. Kalarathnam Kala Vijayan (daughter of late Padmashree Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair and Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma). Deepa also trained under Padmashree Shobana, renowned South Indian film actress and dedicated Bharatanatyam dancer, at Kalarpana institute in Chennai. She even got the privilege of performing with Smt.Shobana Deepa completed her post graduation in Bharathanatyam from Tanjavur Tamil University.
Deepa set up Gana Noopura Academy of Dance in Kerala where she gave dance lessons to more than 100 students of which many of them won prizes at the State Kalolsavam. Currently, she is settled in Greater Noida, NCR where she successfully founded Nadana Tirtha Academy of Dance and is teaching more than 70 students. Her institute is affiliated to Kerala Sangeetha Nadak Academy.
As a B.Ed graduate, she has worked with Rajagiri International School, Dubai for two years where she had the pleasurable opportunity of performing in many stages.
Deepa hopes that as she strives towards greater excellence in dancing, her passion for Bharatanatyam and other forms of dances will endow her with the courage to break boundaries and widen her horizons in life.
Mrs. Deepa was awarded the prestigious Rajeev Gandhi National Excellence Award in 2021 and Nadanaratna award in October, 2023 by Distress Management Collective (DMC) for her varied contributions to the arts industry.
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