About Rajeswari Sainath:
Rajeswari Sainath has been performing for
more that 3 and 1/2 decades is the desciple of Smt.Indira Rajan
of Chennai and had advanced training by Mridangam Maestro Guru
Karaikkudi Mani in the nuances and intricacies of Laya.
Rajeswari is a performer par excellence, who is known for her
strict adherence to tradition while adapting to the changing contemporary
scenario. She is, at once traditional in thought and modern in
outlook. Her greatest strength is her versatality in handling
both strictly traditional as well as modern presentation with
equal dynamism. With this rare blend of virtues, Rajeswari has
enthralled audiences, the world over including North America,
South America, Canada,Australia,k Sweden, germany, London, South
East and other Asian Countries.
Rajeswari has expanded her horizons to include fusion works. Rajeswari
has collaborated with Jazz and classical artistes from the West,
including the World famous Australian Art Orchestra and has presented
innovative presentations, for discerning audiences.
Rajeswari has conducted Seminars and Lecture demonstrations in
India and abroad.
To mention a few are in ISB, Madras University/ Chennai, Telugu
University/ Hyderabad, CCRT/HRD/Govt of India, Bharathiya Vidya
Bhavan/ London, Monash university/ Australia, Brown University/
USA.
Her spiritual devotion and passion for dance has resulted in many
ballet productions such Geetha Upadesham, Bhajare Gopalam, Shakuntala
Prema Kavya, Soundarya Lahiri, etc.,
Rajeswari's strong mathematics and grammatical techniques in Laya
resulted in rare thematic presentation in unusual rhythm patterns
which have not been earlier attempted in Bharathanatyam.
Rajeswari is the Director of the centre for performing art Sruthilaya
Kendra Natarajalaya (SLKN) founded by Mridangam Maestro Guru Karaikkudi
Mani. It has got its centers in India at Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore,
Kerala and also in Australia US and Canada. She has trained more
than 500 students who inturn are spreading the culture of Bharathanatyam
around the globe. She has choreographed several Ballet productions.
Recognizing her contribution to dance, she has been conferred
with many awards.
Rajeswari is a double
graduate in Commerce, law and a post graduate in management studies.