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Shobana is a name that immediately conjures the notion of “art in its highest creativity, commitment and concept.” A true master of her craft unsurpassed in her contribution across various traditions from commercial film, to live theatre, music direction and especially Indian classical dance – Bharatanatyam, Shobana is an icon of Indian culture.
Born into a family of legendary dancers, the Travancore sisters, Lalitha, Padmini and Ragini, Shobana’s passion was honed by the illustrious Bharatanatyam exponent Padmasri Chitra Visweswaran. She embodies the traditional values and the appropriation of innovation in her dance.
A true delight to the term “poetry in motion”, the fluid grace of Bharatanatyam is Shobana’s individual style. This dance form, which has roots in cosmic geometry, is exemplified in her practice and performance.
