Priyadarsini Govind
Bharata Natyam

Priyadarsini Govind is one of the foremost Bharatanatyam dancers among the current generation. Trained by two stalwarts, Kalaimamani S.K. Rajarathnam Pillai and Padma Bhushan Smt. Kalanidhi Naryanan, Priyadarsini has imbibed from the best. With her natural aptitude for abhinaya coupled with her deep interest and dedication, Priyadarsini has become a flag bearer for Smt. Kalanidhi’s padam repertoire. Priyadarsini’s nritta is intense and vigorous. She is a dancer known for her adherence to tradition, while at the same time, her dance is effortlessly dynamic.

Priya gave her maiden performance ('arangetram') in 1974, and since then has been performing in all the major centers in India and abroad. In her career spanning two decades, Priyarsini has performed in prestigious venues all over India and the globe including the Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, The Music Academi, Festivals of Sangeet Natak Academi, The Khajuraho festival, Represented India at India Festivals in France and Japan, The World Music Institute, Montpellier festival, Theatre de la Ville, Lyon festival, Israel Dance Festival and many others.

Priyarsini Govind has received many accolades and honours for her meritorious dance including Nrityachoodamani from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Kalaimamani title from the Government of Tamilnadu. Priyarsini Govind has worked in sharing her passion for the artform by working on DVDs on Bharathanatyam that are available in music stores all over. She is currently engaged in creating new repertoire for dance and resides in Chennai with her husband and two children.

Accompanists:

Sajjilal: Nattuvangam

Preethy Mahesh: Vocal

Sakthivel Muruganandhan: Mridangam

Sigamani: Violin

Murugan: Lights