Dancer Teacher Author Creative Director, Aeka Academy Adjunct Faculty, University of Hawaii Visiting Scholar, MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science, Chennai Certified 500hr Yoga instructor

Dancer Teacher Author Creative Director, Aeka Academy Adjunct Faculty, University of Hawaii Visiting Scholar, MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science, Chennai Certified 500hr Yoga instructor

Dancer Teacher Author Creative Director, Aeka Academy Adjunct Faculty, University of Hawaii Visiting Scholar, MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science, Chennai Certified 500hr Yoga instructor

Dancer Teacher Author Creative Director, Aeka Academy Adjunct Faculty, University of Hawaii Visiting Scholar, MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science, Chennai Certified 500hr Yoga instructor

Anita Vallabh

Why I dance

I am a seeker of the knowledge and wisdom underpinning Indian dance traditions. In weaving its spoken and unspoken elements I am empowered to render universal significance to my poetic experience. Hence, I dance.

About Anita Vallabh

For me, the expressive medium of Bharatanāṭyam combined with the ethical principles of yoga, enables a stronger, deeper and more expansive engagement with life and art.

In the 38 years of my career as a teacher, I am driven to inspire and challenge every student's potential for creativity.

As a performer and researcher, I have been privileged to travel around the world, conduct workshops and present papers at conferences. The experiences, observances and interaction with fellow artists has helped my creative self to evolve.

About Anita Vallabh

Dance to me is an
authentic expression
of who I am and
who I can become.

Anita Vallabh

Books
Published

01

Message in Movements

(2008)

Essence of Bharatanātyam

Samata Books, Chennai

Message in Movements
02

Message in Movements

(2013,2020, 2024)

Abhinaya Darpanam, An Illustrated Translation

B.R. Rhythms, New Delhi

Message in Movements
03

Abhinaya Darpanam

(2021)

Mudrā-s: Single Hand Gestures

Vedathek Publishing House, Bangalore

Abhinaya Darpanam
04

Hasta Mudrā-s

(2023)

Hand Gestures of Indian Dance

Vedathek Publishing House, Bangalore

Hasta Mudrā-s
05

You Are Your Desires

(2024)

How An Ancient Indian wisdom template will help you tap into your desires and shape your destiny

Notion Press, Chennai

You Are Your Desires
Anita Valabh Performances & Workshops

Performance
& Dance Workshops

Practicing philosophical orchestration of body, mind and soul, on a fruitful voyage in the vast sea of Bharatanatyam.

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Academic
Presentations

Navigating new horizons in Bharatanatyam, by presenting various analyses through comparative studies.

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Academic Presentations

Blog

May 29, 2024

Trying something new is energizing! So here I go….

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Testimonial

You Are Your Desires

Very simply written, this slim volume draws from the author's own life and that of the people around her, to offer significant insights into simple life philosophies. A touching book and one that you will refer to again and again, especially when you need guidance. It is for everyone.

Sandhya Sridhar

Testimonial

Abhinaya Darpanam: Mudrā-s: Single Hand Gestures

For dance students, the book is a great way to get in touch with dance in a creative way other than through training. I have also given the book to children who have no relation to Indian dance. They are particularly fascinated by telling stories with their hands, and they try out their own versions of hand gestures.

Sharmila Rao

Testimonial

Message in Movements: Abhinaya Darpanam, An Illustrated Translation

Message in Movements by Dr. Anita Vallabh is a beautifully illustrated, nicely binded book, with an eye-friendly layout.

Jolafin