Alarmel Valli - A Lifestory
Bharatanatyam'S Luminous Grace, Timeless Devotion, Eternally Inspiring Dancer
Someone known for the beauty and skill of Bharatanatyam is Alarmel Valli. More than just a dancer, she is a wise teacher who has given her life to keeping and growing this old Indian dance. She started learning about dance very young, beginning lessons at just nine years old. Her path, full of hard work, has made her one of the most admired Bharatanatyam dancers today. She has amazed people around the world with her wonderful dances, making old stories come alive with her feelings and deep knowledge of the dance. Besides dancing, Alarmel Valli is a devoted teacher, helping new Bharatanatyam dancers at her school, The Dipashikha Dance Foundation. She teaches them not just how to dance, but also to love the culture within the dance. Her focus on being great and her new ways of creating dances have won her many awards, making her a key person in Indian dance. A friend once said, "Alarmel's hard work for Bharatanatyam is truly amazing; she adds something special to the dance."
