Noted Bharatanatyam exponent KJ Sarasa Passed Away

Noted Bharatanatyam exponent and Dance Guru K.J. Sarasa passed away today morning in Chennai. Her age is 78. She is survived by her sisters and their families. Choreographer Raghuram, K. and TN chief Jayalalitha learned dance from her dance schools which was set up in 1960.

Recalling her career spanning over 50 years, Jayalalithaa said Sarasa had trained many dancers, besides being 'the first woman nattuvanar,' a key composition in a Bharatantyam recital.

She was not only a great artiste, but also a true rasika who simply loved music and dance. She believed that a dancer needed to immerse herself in melody to be able to emote well. Her contributions won her several honours, including the ‘Kalaimamani’ title, the Swarnakalasam Award at the Kalidasa festival and the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademy Award from the Central Government.

Sarasa was unaffected by her success. Till her very end, she remained a loving, down-to-earth artiste, who was totally enchanted by dance.

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