Age, Biography and Wiki

Anita Ratnam is an Indian dancer, choreographer, and cultural activist. She is the founder and artistic director of the Chennai-based dance company, Navatman. She is known for her work in Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, and for her innovative choreography. Anita Ratnam was born on 21 May 1954 in Madurai, Madras State, India. She was trained in Bharatanatyam from a young age and went on to become a professional dancer. She has performed in India and abroad, and has choreographed several dance productions. Anita Ratnam is also a cultural activist and has been involved in several initiatives to promote Indian culture and heritage. She is the founder of the Chennai-based dance company, Navatman, which promotes Indian classical dance forms. She is also the founder of the Chennai-based cultural organization, Arangham Trust, which works to promote Indian culture and heritage. Anita Ratnam has been awarded several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 2020. She has also been awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest recognition for performing artists in India, in 2019.

Popular As N/A
Occupation dancer, choreographer
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 21 May 1954
Birthday 21 May
Birthplace Madurai, Madras State, India
Nationality India

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 21 May. She is a member of famous Dancer with the age 70 years old group.

Anita Ratnam Height, Weight & Measurements

At 70 years old, Anita Ratnam height not available right now. We will update Anita Ratnam's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Husband Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Anita Ratnam Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Anita Ratnam worth at the age of 70 years old? Anita Ratnam’s income source is mostly from being a successful Dancer. She is from India. We have estimated Anita Ratnam's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
Salary in 2022 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income Dancer

Anita Ratnam Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia Anita Ratnam Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

2013

When people see my work, they can tell that it is Indian in spirit but very contemporary in approach. Folk dancers and drummers who dance every evening after a hard day's work in the fields, traditional temple performers whose lives depend upon serving GOD during important festivals, actors who fuse movement with voice culture, young performers and students all over the world who want to learn new movement and the dynamics of cultural memories embedded into our South Asian bloodstream – these are the artistes who are the focus of my work.

2007

In 2007, she performed her solo operatic performance "7 Graces" at Joyce SoHo, New York in collaboration with Hari Krishnan, a Canada-based dancer-choreographer.

2000

She has also appeared in some Tamil movies over the years, such as Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) and Boys (2003).

1992

She is the founder-director of Arangham Trust, set up in 1992 in Chennai. She also founded Arangham Dance Theatre, a performance company in 1993 and in 2000 she created Narthaki.com, an Indian dance portal. Over the years, she has received numerous awards and recognition for her work in the performing arts in India and abroad as a choreographer, scholar and cultural activist.

She did her MA in Theatre and Television from the University of New Orleans, and spent the next ten years as a Television Producer/commentator in the United States with productions including a weekly series on art, travel and culture in India. She set up Arangham Trust, set up in 1992 in Chennai, followed by Arangham Dance Theatre, a performance company in 1993.

1954

Anita Ratnam (born 21 May 1954) is an Indian classical and contemporary dancer and choreographer. Classically trained in Bharat Natyam, she has also received formal training in Kathakali, Mohiniattam, and T'ai chi and Kalarippayattu, thus creating a dance style which she has coined "Neo Bharat Natyam".