Alarmel Valli
Alarmel Valli is an Indian classical dancer and Bharatanatyam-Pandanallur choreographer.
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| Born | 14 September 1956 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Indian classical dancer, choreographer |
| Known for | Pandanallur style of Bharatnatyam |
| Spouse | Bhaskar Ghose |
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| Website | www |
She founded The Dipasikha Dance Foundation in Chennai in 1984, where she teaches Bharatanatyam.
In 1991, Alarmel Valli was the second youngest dancer to be conferred the Padma Shri from the Government of India, after Vyjayanthimala. She was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2001 by India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama, followed by the Padma Bhushan award from the Government of India in 2004 and Chevalier of Arts and Letters award from the Government of France, also in 2004.
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