Arundhati Singha
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Arundhati Singha | |
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| Born | Arundhati Baruah Singha |
| Alma mater | Kalakshetra Foundation |
| Known for | Bharatanatyam Kalaripayattu Yoga |
| Style | Kalakshetra Baani |
| Website | Nritta Dhyana |
Arundhati Singha John (née Arundhati Baruah Singha) is an Indian classical dancer who specializes in Bharatanatyam, Yoga and Kalaripayattu.
Early Life & Education
[edit]Arundhati Singha was born into an Assamese - Manipuri family.
Singha began dancing at the age of four. After moving to Chennai in 1993, she pursued formal training at Besant Arundale School, Chennai. She completed her post-graduation from Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts (Kalakshetra Foundation), specializing in Bharatanatyam.[1]
Singha joined the Kalakshetra Foundation in 1999 as a full-time resident student for advanced training, and was awarded the ICCR Scholarship by the Government of India in 2004.[2] She then studied at the Roshan Taneja School of Acting in Mumbai.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Post-Kalakshetra, Dr. Singha worked at Darpana Academy under the Late Smt. Mrinalini Sarabhai and Smt. Mallika Sarabhai. Under Smt. Mallika’s mentorship, she refined her abhinaya, enriching her Bharatanatyam with mythological and poetic depth. Darpana’s innovative environment, blending classical dance with contemporary theatre,[3] martial arts, and social activism, shaped her ability to deliver nuanced, expressive performances[4].
After marriage, Dr. Singha relocated to Kuwait, assuming the role of Artistic Director at Nritta Dhyana,[5] a 36-year-old institution founded by Smt. Sujatha Rajendran.[6] She currently leads the academy’s operations in Kuwait and India, continuing to advance the legacy of Indian classical arts.[7]
Recognition
[edit]She has been recognized and awarded by country ambassadors, diplomats and Sheikhs in Kuwait for her contribution to Indian performing arts and cultural diplomacy.[8] Her productions have been visited by diplomats, cultural leaders, and Indian community heads as chief guests.[9]
Productions
[edit]Dance productions
[edit]| Year | Event | Role | Country | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Ritu Samarambh | Choreographer/ Director/ Performer | Kuwait | [10] |
| 2018 | Angahara | [11] | ||
| 2023 | Natya Aarohana | [12] | ||
| 2024 | Lankeshwara | [13] | ||
| Hala Modi | Choreographer/ Director | [14] |
Personal Life
[edit]Arundhati got married to Joseph John in 2012 in Kolkata, and they have a daughter, Kaira Rekha John[15], who was born on 16 May, 2018.
References
[edit]- ^ "Our Guru". Nritta Dhyana. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ^ "Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Government of India". a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ "Danza clásica india: Kuchipudi | Malika Sarabhai - Círculo de Bellas Artes" (in European Spanish). 2015-05-02. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ "A Mesmerizing Journey Through Time: NAPA's Spectacular 37th Anniversary Celebration". www.indiansinkuwait.com. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/kuwait/kuwait-times/20130128/282604555220753. Retrieved 2025-08-04 – via PressReader.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "A Mesmerizing Journey Through Time: NAPA's Spectacular 37th Anniversary Celebration". www.indiansinkuwait.com. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ Kumar, Lenin (2023-05-30). "Natya Aarohana - A cultural crescendo of Indian classical dance". TimesKuwait. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ Vinay (2024-05-29). "NAPA's spectacular 37th anniversary celebration mesmerizes audiences with a journey through time". Times Kuwait. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ Nritta Dhyana The Academy of Performing Arts (2023-01-04). Nritta Dhyana Presents Ritu Samarambh Annual Day Event 2016. Retrieved 2025-08-02 – via YouTube.
- ^ Nritta Dhyana The Academy of Performing Arts (2022-12-12). Nritta Dhyana Presents Angahara 2018 - An evening of entwined dance traditions. Retrieved 2025-08-02 – via YouTube.
- ^ Kumar, Lenin (2023-05-30). "Natya Aarohana - A cultural crescendo of Indian classical dance". TimesKuwait. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ "A Mesmerizing Journey Through Time: NAPA's Spectacular 37th Anniversary Celebration". www.indiansinkuwait.com. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ Sparkling Sisters-Nitya & Tanishka (2024-12-21). Tridhara Dance in Hala Modi Prg in Kuwait. Retrieved 2025-08-02 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-08-05.