About Me

Academic Qualification
  • 2016- Ph.D. Sanskrit (Natya) (Part-time) – S C S V M V. Enathur, Kanchipuram.
  • 2012- M.F.A. Bharatanatyam (Distance) – SASTRA University. Thanjavur.
  • 1989- M.Phil. Sanskrit Litt. (Regular) – Presidency College. Madras University.
  • 1988- M.A. Sanskrit Litt. (Regular) – Presidency College. Madras University.
  • 1986- B.A. Sanskrit Litt. (Regular)  – Queen Mary’s College. Madras University.
Present Job
  • Research Supervisor, Associate Professor, School of Music & Fine Arts, Vel’s University, VISTAS. Chennai.
  • Assistant Professor, (Part-time) School of Bharatanatyam, University of Silicon Andhra, California, USA.
  • Assistant Professor (Part-time), Department of Natya, Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Chennai.
  • Founder, Principal, Artistic Director, Padmashree Nrithyalaya- School for Music and Dance, Chennai.
      Teaching Experience
      • From 2019 to till date, Associate Professor, Research Supervisor- School of Music & Fine Arts, Vel’s University, VISTAS.
      • From 2022 to till date, Assistant Professor, School of Bharatanatyam, University of Silicon Andhra, California, USA.
      • From 2006 Assistant Professor, from 2017 to 2023 Head- In charge,  Department of Natya, Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Chennai. (Handling Bachelors for 16 years and Masters for 13 years)
      • From 2014 to 2020 – Guest faculty at the SASTRA University, Distance education Bharatanatyam course headed by Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam.
      • From 1986 to 1990- Bharatanatyam theory and practical teacher at Nrithyodaya, Chennai, Director- Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam.
      • From 1997 to till date- Artistic Director & Bharatanatyam teacher at Padmashree Nrithyalaya, Chennai.
      • From 1993 worked as a dance teacher in various CBSC schools in Chennai.
                  Research Experience
                  • Research Supervisor in the School of Music & Fine Arts, Vel’s University, VISTAS.
                  • Research Co-guide for Ph.D. in Music & Dance at Annamalai University.
                  • Doctoral Committee member at Bridge Academy, Tamil University, Thanjavur.
                  • Co-advisor for the Master’s Project of Ms.Thaisa at the University in Brazil-UFRJ.
                  • Resource person for students of M.A. Natya at Dr. MGR Janaki College.
                  • Resource person for students of B.A & M.A Bharatanatyam at SASTRA University.
                  • Resource person for students of MA. & M.Phil., Bharatanatyam at Madras University.
                  • Resource person for students of M.A. Bharatanatyam at Annamalai University.
                      Certificates and Diplomas
                      • 1984-“Nritya Pravesika” from Dr.Padma Subrahmanyam, Nrithyodaya.
                      • 1986-“Nritya Visarada” from Dr.Padma Subrahmanyam, Nrithyodaya.
                      • 1993-“Nattuvangam” from Dr.Padma Subrahmanyam, Nrithyodaya.
                      • 1993-“Nrityasali” (Karana) from Dr.Padma Subrahmanyam, Nrithyodaya.
                      • 2008-“Angahara & Choreography” from Dr.Padma Subrahmanyam.
                      • 2011-“Natyasastra” from Dr.Padma Subrahmanyam.
                      • 2017-“Yoga (TT)” from Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram.
                      Board of Studies
                      • BOS of University of Madras Department of Indian Music and Dance from 2018 to 2023
                      • Academic Council and Course development of APAA from 2010 
                      • Core Committee member and syllabus coordinator in Prayathnam from 2010
                        Dissertation and Research Projects
                        • “Sangita Muktavali- Textual Study and Interpretation in Performance”, Research Project selected for Tagore Research Fellowship by the Ministry of Culture. New Delhi in 2020.
                        • “Gati in theory and practice”, Research topic based on Natyasastra for Ph.D. submitted to SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram  in 2015.
                        • “Visualising Kalidasa’s Drsya kavyas through Bharata’s Natyasastra”, Project submitted for Senior Research Fellowship to the Ministry of Culture. New Delhi in 2012.
                        • “Post-Bharata Sanskrit works – with special reference to Sangitaratnakara”, Project submitted for M.F.A. to SASTRA University in 2012.
                        • “Dance – from Sanskrit Sources”, Project for M.Phil. Sanskrit Litt. submitted to University  of  Madras in 1989
                              Paper Presented in Seminars
                              • Presented paper on “Tandava Lakshanam” in the National Sanskrit Seminar, on 10th March 2011, S.C.S.V.M.V. Kanchipuram.
                              • Presented paper on “Sanga ilakkiyatthil thalaivan thalaivi bhaava nilaigal” in the National Tamil Seminar organized by Semmozhi Tamizhayvu Maddhiya Niruvanam and Dr. MGR Janaki College from 20th -22nd February 2013.
                              • Presented paper on “Role of Sattvika abhinaya in Rasa nishpatti” in the National Sanskrit Seminar, on 27th March 2014, S.C.S.V.M.V. Kanchipuram.
                              • Attended the “School of Natyasastra” organized by I.I.A.S. Simla from 26th August to 7th September 2014 and presented a paper on “Natyasastra Gati”.
                              • Attended 16th World Sanskrit Conference – held from 28th June – 2nd July 2015, Bangkok, Thailand and presented a paper on “Understanding Nrtta and Nrtya in Natyasastra”.
                              • Attended the School on ‘Bhasa in Performance’ at IIAS Shimla and presented a lecture and demonstration on ‘Performance of Balacaritam in Natyasastra style’ from 29th August to 11th September 2016.
                              • Presented paper on ‘Natyasastra Karanas in the sculptures of Tamilnadu’ at the Kuppuswamy Sastri Research Institute on 16th September 2016. 
                              • Participated in the National Seminar ‘Natya Rasa Lahari’ and presented paper on ‘Group work in Natya- Challenges and Strengths’ at RASA, Chennai on 13th & 14th May 2017.
                              • Presented paper on “Exploring the Art form of Kutthu of the ancient Tamil”, on 22nd December 2017 at the Swadeshi Indology Conference at IIT, Chennai.
                              • Presented paper on ‘Elements of Natya in Sangitaratnakara’ at the International Conference on Dance, Music & Media at the Department of Music, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, on 6th & 7th February 2018.
                              • Lecture delivered on ‘Karanas and Temple Sculptures’ for Iyal Isai Museum Edutainment Series at Government Museum, Chennai on February 12th 2018.
                              • Lecture demonstration delivered on “Formation of Karanas” for Bridge Academy on 26th March 2018. 
                              • Attended 17th World Sanskrit Conference – held from 9th July – 13thJuly 2018, Vancouver, Canada and presented a paper on “Influence of Natyasastra in the Karana Sculptures ”. 
                              • Presented paper in the National Seminar on ‘Indian Spiritual Heritage through Sanskrit Devotional Literature of South India’ on ‘Gita Govindam-Natya’ at Pondicherry University from 28th to 30th August 2018.
                              • Curated and Participated in the International Seminar on ‘Natya Yoga’ and presented paper on ‘Natya as Yoga’ at Dr. MGR Janaki College, Chennai on 7th & 8th December 2018.
                              • Presented paper in the National Seminar ‘Natya Rasa Lahari’ on ‘Character Depiction in Natya’ at RASA, Chennai on 12th & 13th January 2019.
                              • Presented paper in the International Seminar ‘Innovations in performing arts upholding tradition’ on ‘Karanas- Lakshana to Lakshya’ organised by Kalai Kaviri College of Fine arts and Tamil University, Thanjavur, on 7th & 8th March 2019. 
                              • Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Evolution of Textual and Performing Traditions’ and presented paper on ‘Evolution of Nrtta’ at Madras University, Chennai on 18th n 21st March 2019.
                              • Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Natyasastra’ organised by Sangeet Natak Akademy & BIFAC from 1st to 3rd December and presented paper on ‘Nrtta in Natya’ at Kalakshetra, Chennai on 2nd December 2019.
                              • Presented Paper on ‘Gathi in Jathi’ in the Webinar ‘Jathis in Music & Dance’ organised by Vels University, Chennai on 15th of July 2020.
                              • Presented Paper on ‘Angika Abhinaya in Purvaranga’ in the Webinar ‘Natyasastra’ organised by Natyasastra Anusandhana Kendra of Kendriya Samskrta Visvavidyalay, Bhopal on 15th of July 2020.
                              • Presented paper on ‘Sangitamuktavali in Prayoga’ in the talk organised by The Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute, Chennai on 23rd of January 2021.
                              • Presented paper on ‘Evolution of Lasyangas- A literary perspective’ in the International Webinar organised by Department of Indian Music, University of Madras, Chennai on 25th February to 5th March 2021.
                              • Presented paper on ‘Music in Natya’ in the National Webinar organised RASA, Chennai on 3rd October 2021.
                              • Presented paper on ‘Angika abhinaya in Sangitamuktavali’ in the lecture organised by The Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai on 23rd September 2021.
                              • Presented paper on ‘Transition from Sringara to Bhakti Rasa in Nauka Charitram’ in the National Seminar organised by Department of Tamil, Central University of Tamilnadu, and ICPR, New Delhi on 13th to 15th July 2022.
                              • Presented paper on ‘Temples as cultural centers for art forms’ in the International Webinar organised by Department of Performing Arts, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Pranav Journal of Fine arts and Viswamithra Service Society, Tirupati, on 28th of December 2022.
                              • Presented paper on ‘Indian Traditional Theatre Arts- A Pan-Indian review’ in the International Conference organised by Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts- Tiruchirappalli in collaboration with South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur on 20th of January 2023.
                              • Presented paper on ‘History of Sadhir- Natyam under the patronage of Kings of Thanjavur’ in the International Conference organised by Dept. Of Music, Tamil University Thanjavur in collaboration with Pranav journals, Chennai. on 1st  of March 2023.
                              • Presented paper on ‘Co- relation between Karana sculptures of Prambanan and Thanjavur’ in the International Conference organised by Dept. Of Archeology, Tamil University Thanjavur in collaboration with Pranav journals, Chennai. on 24th   of March 2023.
                                          Lecture Presented
                                          • Presented lecture on ‘Karana Sculptures in Temple Architecture’ at Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai on 19th and 20th September 2023.
                                          • Presented lecture on ‘36 chapters of Natyasastra- A bird’s eye view’ at Tamil Isai Kalloori, Chennai on 27th September 2023.
                                          • Conducted workshop on ‘Natyasastra and Karana Sculptures’ organised by Kalai Kaviri College of Fine arts, Trichy, on 12th & 13th October 2023.
                                          Seminars Attended
                                          • Participated in the Seminar conducted on “Quality in Higher Education- From Assurance to Excellence” organized by IQAC held at Dr. MGR Janaki College on 12th and 13th June 2014.
                                          • Participated at the National Seminar on ‘Dimensions of Natya- A Holistic Approach’, held at Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women from 17th – 19th   August 2015 
                                          • Participated at the National Seminar on ‘Innovative Ideas in Imparting Yoga’, held at Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram under the auspices of Department of Ayush on 29th June 2016. 
                                          • Participated in the National Seminar on Abhinava Gupta by IGNCA, New Delhi at Kalakshetra in January, 2017.
                                          • Attended National seminar on ‘Abhinava Gupta & Ramanuja’ at Presidency College, Chennai 28th March 2017
                                          • Participated in the National Seminar ‘Higher Education: Teaching- Learning’ organised by Dr. MGR Janaki College, Chennai on 17th of June 2019.
                                          • Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Performing Arts- Texts and Readings’ organised by Dr. MGR Janaki College, Chennai on 6th & 7th of December 2019.
                                          • Participated in the Seminar on ‘Vachika Abhinaya’ organised by Prayathnam on 8th of December 2019.
                                          • Participated in the Seminar ‘Music for Natya’ organised by RASA on 19th of January 2020. 
                                          • Participated in the Webinar ‘Importance of Dance & Music in Education’ organised by Dr. MGR Janaki College, Chennai on 7th of June 2020.
                                          • Participated in the Webinar ‘Grammer of Non-Linear Editing’ organised by Vis- Com Department of Dr. MGR Janaki College, Chennai on 12th of June 2020.
                                          • Participated in the Webinar ‘Vital Skills for Employability in Digital Transformation Era’ organised by Madras Library Association & Dr. MGR Janaki College, Chennai on 13th of June 2020.
                                          • Participated in the Professional Development Programme ‘Scholarly Publication’ organised by Madras School of Social Work, Chennai from 9th to 13th of June 2020.
                                          • Participated in the National Webinar on ‘Pranayama in Indian Sastras & Social Health’ organised by Viswabharathi, Santhiniketan on 21st of June 2020.
                                          • Participated in International webinar on ‘Research indicators and predatory journals’ organised by Dr. MGR Janaki College & Madras Library Association, Chennai on 4th of July 2020.
                                          • Participated in the Webinar ‘Dance Sculptures in South India’ organised by Sthapathya Kala Parishad, Telengana on 16th of August 2020.
                                          • Participated in the Webinar ‘Music & Dance Learning from Research & Experience’ organised by Vistas, Vels University, Chennai on 14th of October 2020.
                                          • Participated in the National Webinar ‘Folk Lore in the Digital World Context: Challenges and Opportunities’ organised by School of Performing Arts, Madurai Kamaraj University, from 30th Nov to 4th of December 2020.
                                          • Participated in the Online Webinar Conference on ‘AI for India- A Vision for a Developed Nation’ organized by Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation, on 21st January 2021.
                                          • Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Yoga for Well being and Self mastery’ organised by Centre of Excellence- Art & Culture, Shasun Jain College, on 25th & 26th June 2021.
                                          • Participated in the International Conference on ‘Desa Kala’ organised by Reva University, Bangalore on 16th & 17th  of July 2021
                                          • Participated in the Conference on ‘Hindu Aesthetics’ organised by Indic Academy & Shasun Jain College, on 30th & 31st  of July 2021.
                                          • Participated in the Lit Series on Na.Muthuswamy-1 organized by Theatre LIVE from 9th to 14th August 2021.
                                          • Participated in the Lit Series on Na.Muthuswamy-2 organized by Theatre LIVE from 16th to 21st August 2021.
                                          • Participated in the Workshop on ‘Ethical Guidelines and Concerns in Carrying out Research’ organised by IQAC & Shasun Jain College, on 21st August 2021.
                                          • Participated in the National Live Webinar on Design & Acting organized by Theatre LIVE from 30th August to 7th September 2021.
                                          • Curated & Participated in International Conference on ‘Kalpita- Kalpana’ organised by the department of Natya, Dr. MGR Janaki College, Chennai on 1st & 2nd   of October 2021.
                                          • Participated in the National Webinar ‘Music for Natya’ at RASA, Chennai on 4th October 2021.
                                          • Participated in the National level webinar on Characterization and Acting organized by Theatre LIVE from 22nd September to 4th October 2021.
                                          • Curated & Participated in International Webinar on ‘Research Methodology for Music and Dance’ organised by the department of Natya, Dr. MGR Janaki College, Chennai on 15th of October 2022.
                                          Books Published
                                          • Co-Author. Prayathnam- A Course Book for the Study and Practice of Bharatanatyam- Volume-1 & 2  published by Prayathnam, Chennai. 
                                          • Co- Author of Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor’s Syllabus Book of Alagappa Performing Arts Academy (APAA).
                                          • Co- Author of the book Gitagovinda – Sahitya and Natya, published by Ambika Aksharavali, 2017 & 2018. Published by DK Print world, New Delhi in 2022.
                                          Articles Published
                                          • Samanya Abhinaya’ published in MADAL, by Prayathnam in 2013
                                          • Natyasastra & Karanas’published in MADAL by Prayathnam in 2015
                                          • Tradition & creativity’ published in MADAL, by Prayathnam in 2016
                                          • Philosophy of Gitagovindam’ published in MADAL by Prayathnam in 2017.
                                          • ‘Bharata’s Natyasastra- A bird’s eye view’ published in MADAL by Prayathnam in 2018.
                                          • Articles on Natya published in Yathna lekhanam in October 2018.
                                          Articles Published with ISBN No.
                                          • Group work in Natya- Challenges and Strengths- at RASA Journal, in 2017.
                                          • Sanga ilakkiyatthil thalaivan thalaivi bhaava nilaigal- article published by Tamizh Maiyyam in 2014.  
                                          • Elements of Natya in Sangitaratnakara- article published by Department of Music, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, in 2018. 
                                          • Back to the roots- article published by Dr. MGR Janaki College 2018.
                                          • Karanas- Lakshana to Lakshya- article published by Kalai Kaviri College of Fine arts and Tamil University, Thanjavur, in 2020
                                          • Evolution of Nrtta- research article published under the proceedings of National Seminar on ‘Evolution of Textual and Performing Traditions’ at Madras University, Chennai in 2019.
                                          • Article published on ‘gathi in jathi’ paper presented in the Webinar ‘Jathis in Music & Dance’ organised by Vistas, Vels University, Chennai on November 2020.
                                          • “Transformation of Perception of Nrtta and Nrttakarana-s in Post-Bharata period” research article published in Aspects of Abhinaya in Indian performing arts- Sastra and Prayoga- Book published on November 6th 2022, by BVB, Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-91622-07-7.
                                          • Research article ‘Evolution of Lasyangas- A literary perspective’ published in “Traditions of Indian Classical Music and Dance” E-journal, on November 2022, by Department of Indian Music, University of Madras, Chennai. ISBN 978-81-956242-0-1.pdf.
                                          • Research Article on ‘History of Sadhir- Natyam under the patronage of Kings of Thanjavur’ in the International Conference organised by Dept. Of Music, Tamil University Thanjavur in collaboration with Pranav journals, Chennai. March 2023, ISSN:2582-9513
                                          • Research Article on ‘Co- relation between Karana sculptures of Prambanan and Thanjavur’ in the International Conference organised by Dept. of Archeology, Tamil University Thanjavur in collaboration with Pranav journals, Chennai. 2023, ISSN:2582-9513
                                          • Research Article on ‘Varieties of dances mentioned in Uparupakas – An exploration’ published in SASTRA Journal of University of Silicon Andhra, Milpitas, California. June 2023, Volume V, ISSN: 2694-0965: ISBN 978-1-64256-014-5.
                                          • Research Article on ‘Indian Traditional Theatre Arts- A Pan-Indian review’ in the International Conference on ‘The Integration of Minds Through Performing Arts’ organised by Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts- Tiruchirappalli in collaboration with South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur, June, 2023, ISBN 978-93843-892-84.
                                          UGC CARE ARTICLES PUBLISHED WITH ISSN NO:
                                          • Spirituality, Happiness And Classical Dance- Their Linkage As Portrayed In The Tirumurai S. Kanaka, 1, Dr. Sujatha Mohan, 2 1 Research Scholar, School of Music and Fine Arts, Vels University, PV Vaithiyalingam Rd, Velan Nagar, Krishnapuram, Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600117, Chennai 2. Research Supervisor, Vels University, Chennai. January 2020. ISSN- 2394-5125             
                                          • Impact of Bharatanatyam on the Psychological Well Being of Practitioners – An Empirical Study. S. Kanaka, Research Scholar, School of Music and Fine Arts, Vels University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu   Dr. Sujatha Mohan Research Supervisor, Vels University, January 2022. E-ISSN: 2456-5571
                                          • Bharathanatyam Dancers in Olden Day Cinema International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN: 2248-9622, Vol. 10, Issue 6, (Series-VI) June 2020, pp. 01-03 www.ijera.com DOI: 10.9790/9622-1006060103 S.B.Abarna, Dr. Sujatha Mohan 1 Research Scholar, Research Supervisor, Department of music and fine arts, Vels University Vistas, Chennai-600117 2 RESEARCH GUIDE: Department of music and fine arts, Vels University, Vistas, Chennai-60017.
                                          • Astadasha Vadyams and Temple Arts of Kerala, Research article published in International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT) August 2020; ISSN: 2320-2882, 1.Manoj Manikkoth, 2. Dr. Sujatha Mohan, 1.Research Scholar, 2.Research Supervisor, School of Music and Fire Arts, VISTAS, Chennai, India. 
                                          • Therapeutic Value of Hastas, S.B. Abarna Research Scholar, Research Supervisor: Dr. Sujatha Mohan, Department Of Music And Fine Arts, Vels University, Chennai – 600117. 2021 IJRAR December 2021, Volume 8, Issue 4 www.ijrar.org (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138) IJRAR21D1827 International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) www.ijrar.org 785
                                          • Manidha madhippukkalai pracharam seivadhil Natakam oru thoodhu oodagam- Sangeetha,B. Research Scholar, Dr. Sujatha Mohan, Research Supervisor, School of Music and Fine Arts, VISTAS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Published by Aran International E-Journal of Tamil Research & Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts- Tiruchirappalli, March 2022.
                                          • Bharatiraja tiraippadangalil kattiyakkaran- Sangeetha,B. Research Scholar, Dr. Sujatha Mohan, Research Supervisor, School of Music and Fine Arts, VISTAS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ISSN: 2582-9513 – PJFA- June 2022.
                                          • Structure of Stage as seen in Natyashastra and Silappadikaaram- Kala. K- Research Scholar, Dr. Sujatha Mohan, Research Supervisor, School of Music and Fine Arts, VISTAS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ISSN: 2320-2882 – IJCRT- July 2022.
                                          • Tantra and Natya, Research article published by Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research & Pranav Journals (PJFA) October 2022; ISSN: 2582-9599, 1.Manoj Manikkoth, 2. Dr. Sujatha Mohan, 1.Research Scholar, 2.Research Supervisor, School of Music and Fine Arts, VISTAS, Chennai, India. 
                                          • Nattuppuraviyalil nattuppura kadhai matrum Kattiyakkaran kadhai sollum paangu- Sangeetha,B. Research Scholar, Dr. Sujatha Mohan, Research Supervisor, School of Music and Fine Arts, VISTAS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ISSN: 2582-9513 – PJFA- October 2022.
                                          • Theatre Performance- A visiting card to movie- S.R.Kishore Khumar- Research Scholar, Dr. Sujatha Mohan, Research Supervisor, School of Music and Fine Arts, VISTAS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ISSN: 2320-2882 – IJCRT- Dec 2022.
                                          • Significance of Dance Songs in Tamil Films from 1940-1960- S.R.Kishore Khumar- Research Scholar, Dr. Sujatha Mohan, Research Supervisor, School of Music and Fine Arts, VISTAS , Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ISSN: 2455-2631 – IJSDR- Dec 2022.
                                          • Status of Harmonium in Indian music- S.R.Kishore Khumar- Research Scholar, Dr. Sujatha Mohan, Research Supervisor, School of Music and Fine Arts, VISTAS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ISSN: 2348-1269 – IJRAR- Jan 2023.
                                          • Study of Hand gesture recommendations in Bharatarnava depicting various forms of Lord Siva- B.Shobana Research Scholar, Dr. Sujatha Mohan, Research Supervisor, School of Music and Fine Arts, VISTAS , Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ISSN: 2582-9513 – PJFA- March 2023.
                                          • Transformation of Kattiyakaran through Electronic media. Sangeetha,B. Research Scholar, Dr. Sujatha Mohan, Research Supervisor, School of Music and Fine Arts, VISTAS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Published by Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts- Tiruchirappalli in collaboration with South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur, June 2023, ISBN 978-93843-892-84.
                                          • Critical Study of Hand gesture recommendations in Bharatarnava for depicting Avatars of Vishnu- B.Shobana Research Scholar, Dr. Sujatha Mohan, Research Supervisor, School of Music and Fine Arts, VISTAS , Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ISSN: 2456-5571 – BODHI- July 2023.
                                          • Study of Dimensions of Radha’s Vipralambha Srngara from Bharata’s view – B.Shobana Research Scholar, Dr. Sujatha Mohan, Research Supervisor, School of Music and Fine Arts, VISTAS , Chennai, Tamil Nadu. E- ISSN: 2829-8896 – FJMR- September 2023.
                                          Workshops Attended
                                          • Bharata Nrityam Workshop conducted by Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam  from 16th – 26th  May 1985.
                                          • Bharatiya Natyasastra Siksha Camp conducted by Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam  from 16th – 31st May 1987.
                                          • Advanced Training Camp on Angaharas & Choreography conducted by Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam  for Bharatamuni Foundation for Asian Culture, from 5th – 12th  April 2008
                                          • Natyasastra Workshop conducted by Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam  for Bharata- Ilango Foundation for Asian Culture, from 1st – 7th  May 2011
                                          • Natyasastra Lectures conducted by Dr. Bharat Gupt at Music Department, Madras University.  
                                          • Padam  Workshop conducted by ABHAI from 1st – 3rd May 2012
                                          • Natyasastra Theory Workshop conducted by ABHAI and Pappu’s Academy from 9th – 14th  July 2012
                                          • Natya Sangraham workshop in 2011 & 2013 at Thennangur.
                                          • National workshop on Folk and Classical dances conducted by Semmozhi Tamizhaivu Maddhiya Niruvanam and Dr.MGR Janaki College from 5th -15th February 2014.  
                                          • Refresher course workshop on Natya conducted by Senior Bharatanatyam exponents Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, C.V. Chandrasekhar, Sudharani Raghupathy and Vasanthalakshmi Narasimhachari for Prayathnam on 8th and 9th of April 2016. 
                                          • Saattvikaabhinaya Theory Workshop conducted by Pappu’s Academy and ABHAI from 27th – 29th  January 2017.
                                          • International workshop on Hatha Yoga Pradipika at Krishnamachari Yoga Mandiram, Chennai on 4th & 5th August 2017.
                                          • Workshop and demonstration “Bhasa- Method & Madness” at Stella Mary’s College December 2017.
                                          • “Bhava Nivedanam” a workshop conducted by Smt. Nandini Ramani in commemoration of the centenary of the Bharatanatyam Legend T.Balasaraswathi on 17th February 2018 at Dr.MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women.
                                          • “Longest Ancient Rhythm System Teaching Through Bharathanatyam” a workshop conducted by Madurai Sri.R.Muralidharan on 1st April 2018, at Bharath Kalachar YGP Auditorium.
                                          • International Symposium on Performing Arts on 5th & 6th April 2018 by University of Madras & SHASUN Jain College.
                                          • Mutthamizh mugaam Workshop conducted by Tamilnadu Eyal Isai Nadaga Manram at Dr.MGR Janaki College on 6th-8th of February 2019.
                                          • Training Programme on ‘ Work Life Harmony ‘ conducted by Anna Institute of Management on 17th August 2019
                                          • Refresher course workshop on Natya conducted by Senior Bharatanatyam exponents  Leela Samson, for Prayathnam on 30th of August 2019. 
                                          • Attended practical training workshop on ‘Swarajathi’ conducted by Smt. Nandini Ramani, at Eyal Isai Nadaga Manram, Chennai on 12th & 13th October 2019.
                                          • Attended workshop on ‘Research Methodology’ conducted by Madras University, Chennai from 4th to 8th November 2019.
                                          • Adavu, Abhinaya & Talam workshop conducted by Prayathnam in July 2020.
                                          • Attended Annamayya abhinaya Workshop conducted by Dr. Anupama Kailash from 2nd – 8th  October 2020.
                                          • Attended International workshop on ‘Natyasastra’ conducted by Dr.Radhavallabh Tripathy and organised by Gokul Jankalyan Samiti & Dhruva Welfare Society, Bhopal, M.P. from 5th to 14th of October 2020.
                                          • Attended in the Online Certificate Course ‘Shiksha II’ organised by Pratishruthi Foundation, Mumbai from 1st to 5th of December 2020.
                                          • Attended abhinaya Workshop conducted by Pushkala Gopal & Priyadarshini Govind under Prayathnam from September 2020 to February 2021.
                                          • Ancient Indian Art & Architecture Online Certificate Course conducted by Bhishma School Of Indic Studies from 21st – 16th  July 2021.
                                          • ‘Natya Visteerna’ Varnam Workshop conducted by Padmabhushan Swapnasundari on 24th, 25th, 31st of July & 1st August 2021.
                                          • ‘Telugu Padam & Javali’ Workshop conducted by VAK Rangarao in September & October 2021.
                                          • ‘Marga Karana’ Workshop conducted by Kalamandalam Piyal Bhattacharya in December 2021 to March 2022.
                                          • ‘Natya Visteerna’ Varnam Workshop conducted by Padmabhushan Swapnasundari on 1st August 2022.
                                          • Attended Padam workshop by Padma Bhushan Swapna Sundari from 30th August to 8th September 2022.
                                          • Attended Hindu Iconography online certificate course by Shantanu Paranjape from 21st  August to 30th August 2023.
                                          Workshops Conducted
                                          • Karana workshop conducted at Kalashrishti, Kolkatta, in April 2012.
                                          • Chari and Karana workshop at Sridevi Nrithyalaya in May 2012.
                                          • Natyasastra Chari classes at Kala Sadhanalaya May 2013. 
                                          • Workshops conducted for Prayathnam in 2014 and 2016.  
                                          • Angika workshop conducted at NSD Bangalore in April 2016.
                                          • Abhinaya workshop conducted at Coimbatore in September 2016.
                                          • Angika workshop conducted at Bharatanrityashala USA in Aug 2018.
                                          • Angika workshop conducted at Bharatanrityashala USA in April 2019.
                                          • Angika workshop conducted in Toronto, Canada in May 2019.
                                          • Angika abhinaya workshop conducted yearly at Padmashree Nrithyalaya from 2012- 2022.
                                          • Natyasastra Vivaranam Online theory & practical workshop conducted from April 2020 to till date. 
                                          • Karana Vivaranam Online theory & practical workshop conducted from April 2020 to till date. 
                                          • Rasa Vivaranam Online theory & practical workshop conducted from April 2020 to till date. 
                                          • Abhinayadarpanam Online theory & practical workshop conducted from April 2020 to till date. 
                                          • Sastra Prayogam Online theory & practical workshop conducted from April 2020 to till date. 
                                          • Nrtta Ratnavali Textual Online theory workshop conducted from April 2020 to till date. 
                                          • Sangita Ratnakara Textual Online theory workshop conducted from April 2020 to till date.
                                          Performances Given
                                          • Performed at Natyanjali festival at Chidambaram, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Thiruvaiyaru & many other temples.
                                          • Performed at Mylapore festival consecutively for four days, in 2009.
                                          • Performed at Brihadishvarar temple 1000 Year Festival, Thanjavur, in 2010.
                                          • Performed at Indian Dance festival at Mamallapuram, in 2011.
                                          • Performed at Chinna melam festival at Brihadishvarar temple, Thanjavur, in 2012 & 2013.
                                          • Performed Bharatanatyam Solo in 112th year dance festival of Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha on 2010, 2012, 2016. 
                                          • Conducted 15thAnnual Day of Padmashree Nrithyalaya on 1st and 2nd September 2012
                                          • Conducted Bharatanatyam performance of students at Nritya Pravesa Utsavam  every year.
                                          • Performed group presentation ‘Shiva Leela’ at Vasanthotsavam festival at Kapaleeshvarar temple, Chennai, on 8th May 2015
                                          • Participated at the Dance Festival held at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha and gave group performance along with students on 14th January 2016 
                                          • Performed Bharatanatyam group in 75th year dance festival of Nrithyodaya 2017. 
                                          • Performed ‘Krishnamrutam’ dance drama for the 20th year of Padmashree Nrithyalaya, at Narada Gana Sabha Chennai in October 2017.
                                          • Performed ‘Krishnaleela’ dance drama at Indian Dance festival Mamallapuram, in 2019.
                                          • Conducted Arangetrams of many disciples during the years 2006 – till date.
                                          • Performed ‘Bhakti Angahara’ thematic dance program with students of Padmashree Nrithyalaya, at Madurai Sadguru Sangita Sabha in July 2023. 

                                          Performed ‘Gurusmarana Angahara’ thematic dance program for the 25th year of Padmashree Nrithyalaya, at Muthamizh Peravai Chennai in July 2023.

                                          Awards
                                          • Awarded “Bharatanrityapriya” from Nrithyodaya, Chennai in 2003.
                                          • Awarded “Padma Bharati” from Padma Sarangapani Academy, Chennai in 2004.
                                          • Awarded “NCA Excellence Award” given by Nungambakkam Cultural Academy in  2012.
                                          • Awarded “Satya Bharatanritya Sundaram” from ‘Bharatanjali’ in November 2012.
                                          • Awarded “Sevai Chemmal” in the field of Bharatanatyam by ‘South India Social Cultural Academy’ on 16th November 2013.
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