Her work, while remaining within the framework of classical Indian dance, is contemporary in its interpretation and scope to communicate and has been lauded for creating an international awareness of Bharatanatyam, as a dynamic, continuously evolving, classical dance form.

Valli has won her laurels several times over in major festivals of India and in almost all the cultural capitals of the world. Recipient of numerous awards, in 1991, Alarmel Valli was the youngest dancer to be conferred the President’s award of “Padmasri”. In 2004 she was awarded one of India’s highest civilian awards – the Padma Bhushan, conferred by the President of India. In the same year, the Government of France conferred on her, one of its highest distinctions – the award of Chevalier des Arts at des Lettres.

Here’s a chance to see her in artists in the U.S

• When:Oct 16 2009 7:00PM
  Where:Patty Granville Arts Center – 300 N. Fifth St., Garland, Texas, 75040
  Contact Details: Suchetha Raghavan / Phone : (972) 422-0532
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• When:Oct 18 2009 4:00PM
  Where:CET Theater – 701 Vine Street, San Jose, California, 95110
  Contact Details:Kala Iyer / Phone : 510-796-5252
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