About Us
Smt. Nirothini Pararajasingam, President and CEO of Nirthyakalanjali Dance Academy and Niro Dance Creations is well known to all through her dedication of promoting Indian Classical Dances and Other contemporary fusion dances among the younger generation for the past 25 years. As an accomplished Indian classical dance performer, choreographer and teacher who strongly believe in promoting values of Indian culture through Bharathanatyam. She received her initial training in Bharathanatyam from well-known Gurus, including Smt. Balasundari Kanagasabai and Smt. Gowri Muthukumaraswami. She later mastered specialized techniques in Bharathanatyam through the guidance of Guru Vijayambikai Indrakumar. Her studies were concluded through the teachings of Guru Adayar K. Lakshmanan. She completed her Bharatha Choodamani diploma for dance and Nattuvangam at the Institute of Bharathachoodamani and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree at Madras University. In 1984 she began her teaching career in science and dance at the Colombo Hindu Ladies College in Sri Lanka for a duration of 5 years. During this period of time she participated in numerous performances along with her students. This included the Harichandra Ballet for which she was awarded the title of “Nirthya Choodamani”; and Beeshma Ballet, which was the first production to be choreographed with over 90 students. In 1990, she initiated Nirthya Kalanjali Academy of Fine Arts in Toronto, Ontario. Her troop has performed in various multicultural events and media productions. In addition, she is a director of the Tamil Cultural Progressive Organization – Canada and is now also a member of the South Asian Philanthropic Council of the Scarborough Hospital. Overall, she is a creative choreographer who has successfully produced several programs and received numerous awards. Promotes self-discipline, culture and arts for youth within the South Asian Community. She has choreographed Bharathanatyam performances for various community celebrations, fundraising events and mentoring to build skills that can be applied in real life through Bharathanatyam, which in turn inculcates among the students self- discipline for prosperity.
Music is Divine – When Music and Dance are combined, its melody and rhythm mesmerize all
CAREER SUMMARY
Niruthiya Kalanjali Academy of Fine Arts 1990 - Present
Artistic Director, Producer, & Choreographer Toronto, Ontario
• Training students (ages 3-50+) in Bharathanatyam
• Completion of 23 Arangetrams to date
• Enhancing skills of students by choreographing Bharathanatyam performances for various community celebrations
• Participates in raising funds for various organizations, including Canadian Cancer Society, Tsunami Disaster Fund, Hospital for Sick Kids, Scarborough Hospital, Rouge Valley Hospital, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation, Heart & Stroke Foundation etc.
• Mentors students to build skills that can be applied in real life through Bharathanatyam
• Promotes self-discipline, culture and arts for youth within the South Asian community
Niro Dance Creations (NDC) 2010 - Present
Artistic Director, Founder, Producer, & Choreographer Toronto, Ontario
• A professional dance company based in Indian classical dance of Bharathanatyam
• Provides students with the opportunity to learn international forms of dance, such as hip hop, ballet, contemporary, etc., that can be integrated with Bharathanatyam
• Exposes the South Asian community to new forms and styles of dance
• Inspired by the art of balancing the traditional with current times
• Participants have the opportunity to become professional artists who are well versed in one or more dance forms
• Experience of students enhanced by performing at a variety of multicultural venues
EDUCATION
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Diploma Major Bharathanatyam |
1982-1984 |
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Institute of Bharathachoodamani, Madras, India |
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Bachelor of Science Degree |
1978-1981
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Major in Nutrition & Dietetics Madras University, Madras, India |
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PRODUCTIONS AND PERFORMANCES
- July - 2017 - Celebrating 150 canada day in Ottawa
- August 2017 - Perform at Tamil Feast
- November 2017 -Outstanding Contractions of Arts Award 2017
- January 2018 - perform at Canadian Tamil Congress Pongal Festival
- March 2018 - Canada 150 -Recognition Award 2018
- May 2018 - Perform -Canadian Multicultural Council Asians in Ontario
- August 2018 - Perform – City Tv Breakfast Television
- August 2018- Navarasa Utsav
- August 2018- Students Arangapravaham
- October 2018- Perform At The Temple
- July 2019 Perform- Toronto University Tamil Chair
- August 2019 - Karna Mega Production
- September 2019 - Arangaparavaham- in Alberta
- Seotember 2019 - Produced SITPANGALIN UYIROTTAM
- January 2020 - Perform -Canadian Tamil Cogress Pongal Festival
- May 2020 - Celebration -Mothers Day -Virtual Day
- July 1 2020 - Salute Canada-2020 Virual Production
- August 2020 - SALANGAI- Short Film virtual production
- September 2020 - THE Synergy Of Sculptures -virtual Production
- November 2020- Global Tamil Cultural Festival -Virtual Production
- January 2021 - THE RHYTHM OF HARVEST-VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
- February 2021 - TRIFUSHION – In honour of International Womens Day
- July 2021 - Canada Day Celebration
- July 2021 - Noble World Record -official Virtual Attempt
- November 2021 - Thisai Engum Deepangal -Virtual Production
- January 2022 - The Rhythm Of Harvest Part-2
- March 2022 - Noble Golden Crown Award ceremony
- April 2022- Performed at International Children’s Day
- July 2022- Release Canada Day Virtual Production
- October 2022-Performed Diwali Celebration at PC Caucus , Ontario
- Jan 2023- Performed Tamil Heritage Month at Toronto University
- Jan 2023- Performed Celebration of Tamil Heritage Month at Pickering
- Jan 2023- Performed Celebration of Tamil Heritage Month at CTC
- August 2023- Sun Of The Wind – Theatrical Dance Drama Production
- August- 2023- Produced Accolades in the Arts
- September 2023- Navaratri Special – Virtual Production
- November- 2023- Rise and Resist RARE 2023- Multicultural Production
Awards
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Coronation of His Majestic King Charles III Pin Award |
2023 |
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Nove Pride Award |
2023 |
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Majestic Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Award |
2022 |
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Noble Golden Crown Award |
2022 |
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Noble World Record Virtual Official Attempt Award |
2021 |
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In Recognition CANADA 150- Award |
2018 |
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Leading Women Building Communities -Ministry of the status of Women |
2017 |
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Tamil Marabu Kaavalar- -Canada Tamil Heritage Organisation |
2017 |
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Art &Culture Award - Tamil Mirror, Toronto |
2014 |
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“KALARATNA”-Title Awarded by Thukeswaram, Sridurka Hindu Temple, Toronto |
2014 |
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Ontario Volunteer Award for Completion of Twenty years Awarded by Ministry of Citizenship, Culture & Recreation |
2014 |
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Appreciation Award - Tamil Business Connection, Toronto |
2013 |
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Literary & Journalism Award - Tamil Mirror, Toronto |
2012 |
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Lieutenant Governor Award - Awarded by Ethnic Media |
2010 |
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“Natya KalaMaamani” Title - Awarded by Toronto Sri Thurgeshwaram Hindu temple |
2010 |
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Outstanding Individual Partner Award - Awarded by Canadian Tamil Congress Tamil Canadian Walk-A-Thon for Sick Kids |
2009 |
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“Natya Kalaanithi” Title - Awarded by Toronto Sri Thurgeshwaram Hindu Temple |
2008 |
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“Natya Shironmani” Title Awarded by Sri Varasithi Hindu Temple, Toronto |
2008 |
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“Natya Ratna” Title - Awarded by Arusri Art International Production Company |
2008 |
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Royal Order of Doctor - Awarded by International University for Martial Arts |
2004 |
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World Peace - Awarded by Canadian Tamil Congress |
2002 |
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Caravan Festival Award - Awarded by Metro International Caravan |
2001 |
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Canadian Volunteer Award for Completion of five years Awarded by Ministry of Citizenship, Culture & Recreation |
1996 |
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“Nirithuya Choodamani’” Title For Best Production Harichandra Awarded by Hindu Ladies College (Colombo, Sri Lanka) |
1987 |
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