C.V. Chandrasekhar
C.V. Chandrasekhar studied music and dance in Kalakshetra at a time when
renowned teachers of the performing arts worked and flourished.
C.V. Chandrasekhar carried the high standards that he had imbibed to the teaching of Bharatanatyam at the Benaras Hindu University. Subsequently, he joined M.S. University, Baroda as professor and head of department (1980-1993). Having moved to Chennai subsequent to retirement, he remains one of the most sought after teachers of dance and choreography. C.V. Chandrasekhar teaches at Nrityashree, the school established by him along with his wife Jaya in Chennai dedicated to the teaching of dance and choreography. He continues to offer workshops in India and abroad.
Major Awards:
Nritya Choodamani, Krishna Gana Sabha- 1981
Sangeet Natak Akademi (Bharatanatyam)- 1993
Nada Brahmam, Narada Gana Sabha- 2003
Kalaimamani Award, Tamil Nadu Government- 2003
Nritya Rathnakara, Bhairavi Fine Arts, Cleveland- 2004
Jaya Chandrasekhar
A dancer in her own right, Jaya Chandrasekhar continues to ably assist
C.V. Chandrasekhar in the teaching of dance at their school
and at workshops in India and abroad.
Chitra Chandrasekhar Dasarathy
Chitra grew up with melody and rhythm, watching her parents Jaya and C.V.Chandrasekhar dance, teach and live through their dance. Chitra believes that expression through dance can energize space- within and without. In this context teaching is essential to her work with dance. She has been teaching Bharatanatyam privately to both beginners and advanced students since 1985.
Manjari
Trained by her parents, Manjari performs and teaches in keeping with the high standards established by her parents. She performs individually and together with her sister Chitra.