Faculty
Ms. Vrinda Sadasivan
Assistant Professor
Alliance School of Liberal Arts and Humanities
Ms. Vrinda is a devoted Dance Practitioner specializing in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniattam, and Kuchipudi, with a deep passion for preserving and evolving these classical dance forms. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Performing Arts, her research delves into the intricacies of Mohiniyattam mudras and techniques, exploring their historical significance, symbolic meanings, and contemporary applications. With over 8 years of comprehensive academic teaching experience, she has developed and implemented innovative teaching-learning methodologies emphasizing student-centric development. Her approach integrates traditional knowledge with modern pedagogical strategies, ensuring a holistic learning experience that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
- Has presented a paper in the Three-day National Seminar on “Comprehension of Mudras: An Exploration of Tantric Mudras to Abhinaya Hasta Mudras organized by the Department of Dance, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.
- Has presented a paper in the Two-day National Seminar on “Singular Plural: Language and Culture in the Contemporary Context” organized by the Department of English & Languages, Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi, in October 2017.
- Published Research paper- “Women’s Role in Kathakali a Focused Study on Performance” - (Performing Arts -Aspects and Prospects-ISBN 978-93-87377-40-0).
- Published Research paper- “Kathakali and Theeyattu -Similarities in the Performances.(Desakala Emerging Trends in Performing Arts Vol II-ISBN 978-1-7947- 8048-4)
- Has presented a paper in the two-day Research Conclave on “Physical and Psychological Benefits of Learning and Practicing in Bharatanatyam organized by REVA University
- Participated in the Longest Dance Festival , URF World Record (2024)
- Selected Recipient the Keral Nrutya Myoori Puraskar(2024)
- Selected Best Teacher Award from REVA University, Bangalore (2021).
- Selected Recipient of the Kerala Nurture
- Selected Recipient of the Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy
- Nrithya Mayuri Puraskar from Mythri
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Performance in National Dance Festival Bangalore, Karnataka, India (2015).
- Performance in National University Youth Festival, Andhra Pradesh, India (2011).
- Performance in Nishagandhi Festival, Kerala in 2011-12 (Government of Kerala).
- Performance in Nishagandhi Onam Festival conducted by of Kerala 2017.
- Performance in International Dance Research Centre, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh,
- Performance in Rhapsody Amazing Dance Chorography at Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Performance in Natyabharathiyam Dance Festival 2017 at Shilpakala Vedika,
- Performance in Mansoon Festival, Kerala 2020.
- Performance in Maithry Dance Festival, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,
- Performance in Nadaniranjana festival, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Performance in Manasa Nritha Sangeetotsav, Shornur, Kerala 2023
- Performance in Navakerala Sadas at Alappuzha, Cultural Department of Kerala 2023
- Performance in Bharath Nritholsav in Peringottukara Devasthana
- Performance in Kalanidhi Festival, Thrissur, Kerala (2024)
- Performed many Dance festivals in
WORKSHOPS
- Attended a workshop on Mohiniyattam by Kanak Rele conducted in Kerala Kalamandalam in the year 2009.
- Attended a workshop on Kuchipudi by Swapna Sundari in the year 2007 at Kerala Kalamandalam.
- Attended Mudra Workshop and National Seminar on Classical Dance in the year 2010 at the Vyloppilly Samskrithy Bhavan, Trivandrum.
- Attended and national seminar on Indian Classical Dance in the year of 2009 at Sree Shankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala
- Attended workshop and national seminar on Bharatanatyam in the year 2010 at L.V Collage of Fine Arts, Thripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala.
- Attended a national seminar on Theatre Art form in the year 2016 at Univesity ,Kottayam, Kerala.
- Attended Workshop on Kuchipudi Dance in the year 2016 at Alliance University,
- Attended REVA Research Conclave in the year 2020 at REVA University, Bangalore,
- Attended Desakala International Research Conference in the year 2021 at REVA University, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Attended Research Conference in the year 2022 at REVA University, Bangalore, Karnataka
