Kalasuri Rajini Selvanayagam (1951/1952 – 20 October 2023) was a veteran Sri Lankan traditional dancer. She was popularly dubbed as the Queen of Dance.
Rajini Selvanayagam | |
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| Born | 1951/1952 |
| Died | 20 October 2023 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation(s) | dancer, dance teacher |
| Organization | Chamara Kala Nikethanaya |
| Known for | professional dancing |
| Awards | Kalasuri (2005) |
Biography
editCareer
editShe founded her own dance academy "Chamara Kala Nikethanaya" in 1975.[2] She ran the Chamara Kala Nikethanaya which was solely intended at building a value-based society enhancing culture, traditions, customs through the art of dancing.[3]
She was well known as a professional teacher of dancing during her illustrious career and she gave so much emphasis on the propagation and sustenance of unique forms of Sri Lankan dance art.[4][5] She was conferred with prestigious Kalasuri during the 2005 Sri Lankan national honours. She was also conferred with Kala Keerthi and Vishwa Kala Keerthi titles during her career.[1]
Death
editShe died on 20 October 2023 at the age of 71.[6]
References
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