Mrs. Janaki Sivaraman, disciple of Padmabhushan Dr. Padma Subramanyam, was trained in Bharathanatyam at Nrithyodaya in Chennai, where she completed the course of 'Nrithya Visharadha.’ She has been recognized by the Governor of Maryland for her outstanding efforts and sincere dedication to the preservation of classical dance.
Janaki hails from a family of ardent lovers of classical arts and music. Her aunt and uncle, Late Smt. Janaki and Sri M.G. Ramachandran are well known cine artists in the Tamil film industry. Her grandparents, Late Sri Rajagopal Iyer and Sri Papanasam Sivan were great Tamil scholars and musicians.
Janaki continues to contribute to her beloved art in her capacity as the director of Nrithyashala, founded in 1986 in Baltimore, MD. As an excellent choreographer as well as an able and committed teacher, she has taught hundreds of students over the last 35 years and has left a lasting impression on the lives of countless dancers.
Janaki hails from a family of ardent lovers of classical arts and music. Her aunt and uncle, Late Smt. Janaki and Sri M.G. Ramachandran are well known cine artists in the Tamil film industry. Her grandparents, Late Sri Rajagopal Iyer and Sri Papanasam Sivan were great Tamil scholars and musicians.
Janaki continues to contribute to her beloved art in her capacity as the director of Nrithyashala, founded in 1986 in Baltimore, MD. As an excellent choreographer as well as an able and committed teacher, she has taught hundreds of students over the last 35 years and has left a lasting impression on the lives of countless dancers.