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Dance is a symbol of
communication which brings
out the innermost
feelings. The Indian classical dance is often regarded as the form
of worship and meditation. A combination of a flawless dancer,
choreographer, and a teacher, Aswathy Nair is an exponent of
mohiniyattam, the dance form of Kerala.
ASWATHY NAIR
Born at Thiruvananthapurm in India, her early
years were spent in Kuwait.
In those times, when there weren't many
places one could learn classical dance professionally, Aswathy used
to perform as well as choreograph for events and functions like
trained dancers and was well-accepted.
Aswathy continued her high-school back in Thiruvananthapuram, and
she started her formal dance training at Noopura at the age of 13.
Her journey in this art form began under the guidance of Smt.
Chandrika, Smt. Kalakshethra Shali Vijayan and Padma Sasikumar. And
she learned Kuchipudi from Smt. Anupama Mohan.
Aswathy's inclination was more towards Kerala's own classical art
form Mohiniyattom and it is her great fortune to pursue her passion
with Smt. Kalamandalam Sugandhi, which is still continued.
Aswathy is widely known for her un-matched skill in blending
traditional and contemporary dance forms with the modifications that
is warmly welcomed by the young. She strictly adheres to the
traditions of classical dance, which is otherwise rapidly
deteriorating these days.
Her journey as a
dancer is akin to that of a flowing river which assimilates all that
it encounters in its course, retaining what is required for it's
growth and discarding all that is harmful for it's existence.
The greatest competition that Aswathy faces is herself; it is her
consistent effort to better herself to take the bar higher after
each performance.
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Lakshya
School of Dance & Music
With the passionate support of her husband Anil Nair, Aswathy
decided to make dance her profession and Lakshya School of Music and
Dance was started in 2000. In a short time, Lakshya was doing
prominent stage
and television shows which showcased Aswathy's choreographic ability
through the performance of her dancers. These shows were highly
appreciated too.
Lakshya trains people who has got a passion for dance. With a team
of highly proficient, knowledgeable and talented faculty Lakshya
aims to preserve and propagate the true essence of this ancient art
form to the budding artists of the present and future generations.
Her constant endeavour is to try and bequeath to posterity this great
and enchanting dance form with all its essence intact.
Today, along with her dance tutoring at Lakshya, Aswathy is finding
time for her own stage performances like the world-famous Soorya
Dance and Music Festival held annually at Thiruvananthapuram.
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