MANJU WARRIER THE DANCER

                                            MANJU WARRIER THE DANCER

In the southern tip of India lies a town that is home to culture rich and surrounded in fine tradition. This town called Nagercoil is nestled in the tip of the peninsula and wrapped around by the western ghats. Manju Warrier was born here. It is said that before she learnt to walk, she danced. In time, she moved into another town called Kannur. A place that deserves it's reputation as the cradle of traditional folk art in Kerala. It has been the bed to art forms like Theyyam. Manju Warrier was soaked in such culture and artistry from a very early age. At 4, she was learning Barathanatyam, Mohiniyattam and Kuchipudi. Though she was initiated into classical dance form by Smt. Selinkumari at Nagarcoil, she trained under highly revered gurus like Smt. RLV Devi, Sri RLV Venu, Kalamandalam Sri Gopinath and N.V. Krishnan Master. Manju Warrier has been a disciple of Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam for long. Her current guru is Smt. Geetha Padmakumar. It's these varied influences coupled with ritualistic & disciplined training that helped her shape her as an exemplary dancer.