Aparna B. Marar is an Indian classical dancer, organiser, art educator, choreographer and singer.[1] She is also an engineer with a postgraduate degree in wireless communication engineering from PSG College of Technology. She has received numerous honours including the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy's Yuva Prathibha Award, Calicut University's Kalathilakam Award, and a national scholarship by Ministry of Culture.[2]

She is an empanelled artist of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, and a member of the American Dance Therapy Association. She is the director of the Kalabharathi Foundation for Indian Culture and Heritage,[3] a non-profitable cultural organization, regularly organising festivals, workshops and welfare programmes.[4][5]

Marar takes part in art appreciation programmes for the common people and students.[2][6]

Professional life and career

She is a student of Kalamandalam Kshemavathy[7] in Mohiniyattom. She trained under Isaimani R. Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar in Carnatic music.[1]

Under the banner of the Kalabharathi Foundation for Indian Culture and Heritage, Marar organises festivals[8] for the promotion of youth in Indian classical arts.[4][5][9][10][11]

Awards and honours

References

  1. ^ a b "Aparna Marar singing carnatic music video – Big News Live – Kerala Malayalam News, Cinema News, Tech News". Bignewslive.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  2. ^ a b G. S. Paul. "Healing through dance". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  3. ^ "Kalbharathi Cultural Heritage India". Kalabharathi.in. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  4. ^ a b "When Kuchipudi, Kathak mesmerise audiences". ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Manorama Online – Kalabharathi Foundation celebrates World Dance Day". Manoramaonline.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  6. ^ "Aparna: Exploring prospects of Dance Therapy". Bignewslive.in. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  7. ^ "Profile – Kalamandalam Kshemavathy – Padma Jayaraj". Narthaki.com. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  8. ^ "National Dance Music Festival commenced". Bignewslive.in. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  9. ^ "Kalabharathi National Young Dance Festival 2013 – Kalabharathi Dance Festival Timings Schedule Venue – Kalabharathi Dance Festival Kerala". Justkerala.in. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  10. ^ "Kalabharathi Young Dance & Music Fest 2014". Realmatch Online. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  11. ^ Sidhardhan, Sanjith (1 July 2013). "Does Kerala have a new cultural capital?". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  12. ^ "Yuva Pratibha awards announced". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  13. ^ "Sree Krishna College bags overall title". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  14. ^ a b "Aparna B Marar Classical Dancer Profile". Thiraseela.com. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  15. ^ "Thrissur girl wins national prize in classical dance". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  16. ^ "Indian Council for Cultural Relations : Empanelment of Artistes : Revised Reference List (2012)" (PDF). Iccrindia.net. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.


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