Dr. (Ms.).T. Ushanthy – Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

April 8, 2020

Dr. (Ms.).T. Ushanthy

BFA, MFA (Bharathanatyam) (Bharathidhasan University, India), PhD (Dance) (Tamil University, India)

Senior Lecturer Gr. I

Department of Dance, Drama & Theatre

Phone: +94 77 618 1841
Email: ushanthyn@esn.ac.lk, nanthujee645@gmail.com

• PhD Bharathanatiyam – Tamil University, Thanjayvur, India 2015
• MFA Bharathanattiyam , 1st Class – Bharathithashan University, India, 2007
• BFA Bharathanatyam, 1st Class – Bharathithasan University, 2005
• Certificate in Mohiniyattam – 03 Years Part time Course, 1st Class
Kalaikavery College of Fine Arts, India, 1999

Research Interest

Bharathanatyam Makeup
Mohini Dance
Bharathanatyam
Folk Dance
Other Classical Dances
Language & Literature
Modern Dance

Positions Held

Part-time Dance Teacher at the School of Fine Arts, Tiruchi, India from 2005 to 2007
Student Counsellor at EUSL for the years 2010,2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019
Examiner NCOMS – 2009 to 2019
Visiting Lecturer – National College of Education, Thalankudha Batticaloa – 2008 to 2009
Examiner – Dance Teacher Selection Panel, Provincial Public Service Commission Eastern Province Trincomalee on 5th May 2011.
Bharathanatyam curriculum designed for the National Institute of Education 2016.
Ph.D. external examiner Tamil University Thanjavur 2016.
Syndicate Member at SVIAS 2016.
Member of Suruthi Research Magazine – 2018
Coordinator for sports unit SVIAS : 2016 – 2021
Coordinator for Additional Subjects SVIAS – 2018
Member of Attral – Journal SVIAS – 2018
Coordinator for G.C.E A/L Dance Practical Panel – Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka 2018 & 2019
Coordinator for the Kathirgamam program – 2018
Member of G.C.E A/L Dance (2019) Model Paper Preparation – Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka 2018.
Committee Member of 3rd International Conference – SVIAS, EUSL- 2018
Sports Advisory Board member EUSL – 2019
Coordinator for the National Conference – SVIAS, EUSL- 2019
Foreign Subject Expert in Board of Studies – Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India – 2019
Member of Sports Advisory Board, Physical Education Unit – EUSL – 2019
MA Curriculum Foreign Expert at Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu – 2019
Kauthuvan Workshop at Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu – 2019
Teacher Guide Research Member – Bharathanatyam Grade 9 & 13 – National Institute of Education. Since 2009 up to today
National Conference Coordinator – 2020
Aatral Journal Chief Editor – 2021
Kalasam Program Coordinator – 2021
Sri Lanka Journal of Aesthetic Studies (SJS) Chief Editor – 2022 up to today
National Tamil Day Bharathanatya Competition Judge – 2022 up to today
Created a set of rules and regulation manual for the competition conducted in the National Dance Festival at the Department of Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka – 2023, 2024
Kalasam Program Coordinator – 2023
Member of Sri Lanka Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (SLJMR) Editorial Board at EUSL – 2023 up to today
Disciplinary Inquiry Committee Chairperson at SVIAS – 2023
Panel Chair Person for SVIAS International Conference – 2023
Research Paper Reviewer for SVIAS International Conference – 2023
Research Paper Reviewer for 5th International Conference of Faculty of Music (ICFM-2023) at Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) University – 2023

Performances

‘Kuraloviyam’ ( Nattiya Nadakam) – 2002 Kalaikaveri, India.
Presented a highly appreciated dance program to mark the completion of the plantation of 700000 saplings, Trichy 2004.
Directed and Presented a Dance Program to mark the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Kalai Kavery College, Trichy in 2004.
Bharathanatiya Arangettram 2005
Staged a Dance in “ Mohiniattam” at an Independence Day celebration held in Kalai Kaveri College, Trichy. in 2006
Presented a Dance Program conducted by the Dance Association in Kalai Kaveri, Trichy 2006 (Audio and Video testimony can be produced for your kind perusal if asked for)
Produced directed and presented a dance programme in ‘Bharathanattyam’ , ‘Mohiniyattam’ and ‘Kuchupudi’ conducted by North & East Provincial council for cultural affairs Sri Lanka, in mahajana college on 30th June, 2007.
‘ Vipulanandar Day’ ( Kuchipudi dances ) 17.12.2008 Eastern University.
Nattiya Vithiyal Annual Festival 02.03.2009 Kuchipudi, Bharathanatyam and Nattiya Nadakam Devanayagam Kalaiarangam Batticaloa
Sakthi TV _ Telecast on 22.12.2010 Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Folk Dances and Odice
Performed at the welcome function of the vice-chancellor at SVIAS.Sakthi TV _ Telecast on 22.12.2010 Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Folk Dances and OdiceAn appointment panel in charge of the International Conference.
Choreographed folk dance for the Vaani Vizha on October 11^{th – 2016}
Choreographed (Dance) Meenmagal paadukiraal for the Batti News 4^th anniversary on March 1^{st – 2016}
Choreographed dances for final year performances – 2016
Choreographed a dance ‘Oli Vizha’ Welcome dance 2015, 2016.
Choreographed a dance Iyal Isai Nadaka Vizha – April – 2016.
Choreographed a dance for ‘Paaska’ Jesus Padugal in May 2016.
Choreographed a dance for the ‘Muththamizh Vizha’ Welcome Dance – September 2016.
Choreographed a dance for ‘Stm.Leelambihai Selvaraja Gowravipu’ May 2016.
Choreographed dance for Niruthiya Vizha ‘bo shambo keerthanai, varnam’ 1st March 2016.
Choreographed a dance World Dance Day “fusion” in April 2016.
Choreographed (Tamilar Dance) World Dance Drama Day at SVIAS 2016
Choreographed (Dance) Kavadi at Kathirgamam on December 29 th 2016.
Choreographed (Dance) Keerthanai for the Mari Amman Kovil festival at Kokkaddicholai on June 16th, 2016.
Choreographed (Dance) Welcome dance& Keerthanai for the kankannipillayar kovil festival at Batticaloa on April 22nd, 2016.
Choreographed for World Aids Day at General Hospital on December 1st, 2016.
Choreographed and Performed dance for World Dance Day – Mohini dance, SVIAS, EUSL- 2016
Choreographed dance for Vasatham TV program – North Indian Folk Dance (Dhandiya) – 2017
Performed at the World Dance Day celebration (Mohiniyattam) at SVIAS – 2017.
Choreographed a dance for Ilangaiventhan Arts College – Murugan Keerthanai – 2017
Choreographed dances for final year performances – 2017
Choreographed a dance for Anjaneyar Temple Kumbabisekam- Natyanjali – 2018
Choreographed dance for Arasayoor Ilankathir Mandram’s 43^rd Annual Day – Welcome dance, Kali Gauthvam – 2018
Choreographed a dance for kalingakula siva vizhavin kalai sangamam – Shiva Keerthai and Thandavam- 2018
Choreographed a dance for Mamanga Thiruvizhla – Patham – 2018
Choreographed a dance for Kathirgamam Program – Mallary – 2018
Choreographed keerthanam , varnam (bharathanattiyam) for the Niruthiya Vizha SVIAS – 2018.
Choreographed dance for Kokaticholai Natyanjali – Dance Drama Kokatti Eesan Saritham – 2019
Choreographed dance for Mamangam Festival Dance –Ganapathi Vanthanam and Pushpanjali – 2019
Choreographed dance for the Football Tournament at Weber Stadium- Multicultural Dance-2019
Choreographed a dance for Aerobic Dance at Weber Stadium – 2019
Choreographed a dance for Arasadi Theevu Arulmiku Sri Muthumariyamman Temple Festival- ‘Sivan Keerthanai’ – 2019
Choreographed Dance Drama “Kokkati Easan Saritham” at Kokkaticholai Thanthondri Easwarar Aalayam – 2019
Choreographed dance for Nagathambiran Temple – Sankara Srihari keerthanam – 2019
Choreographed & performed ‘Tamillar Nadanam’ at the 4^th European Tamil Research Conference in France on 28.09.2019.
Multi-Cultural Dance on March 31, 2019, at Weber Stadium, Batticaloa.
Choreographed “Keerthanai” at Arasaditheevu Mari Amman Aalayam on July 8th, 2019.
Performed a “Thamilar Nadanam” at 4th Europe Tamil International Conference at Paris, France on September 28th, 29th, 2019.
Choreographed “Welcome Dance” & “Folk Dance” at Oli Vizha, SVIAS on December 21st, 2019.
Choreographed “Multi Cultural Dance” at Hindu College, Batticaloa for Eastern Province Exhibition in 2019.
Choreographed dance for the Eastern Provincial Exhibition “Welcome Dance” – 29.02.2020
Choreographed dance for Eastern Provincial Exhibition- Multi-Cultural Dance – 27.02.2020
Choreographed a dance for Kokaticholai Natyanjali- Kerthanam Dance – 21.02.2020
National conference conducted by SVIAS, EUSL on 23,24 January 2020 choreographed “Thamilar dance”
National conference conducted by SVIAS, EUSL on 23,24 January 2020 choreographed “Welcome dance”
National conference conducted by SVIAS, EUSL on 23,24 January 2020 choreographed “Thamilar dance”
Choreographed “Welcome Dance” and “Folk Dance” at SVIAS, EUSL for National Conference Inauguration in 2020.
Choreographed Classical Dance for the event “Kalaiyali” at SVIAS, EUSL in 2020.
Choreographed Shiva Keerthanai at “Kokkaticholai Thanthondri Easwarer Aalayam, Batticaloa” in 2020.
Choreographed Multiple Folk Dance in 2020 at “Nelum Pokuna”, Colombo in National Drama Festival.
Choreographed “Multi Cultural Dance” at Ampara Cultural Office for Eastern Province Exhibition in 2020.
Choreographed Multiple Folk Dance in 2021 at “BMICH”, Colombo in National Drama Festival.
Performed “Bo Shambo Mohiniyattam” at Nattiya Vithya Annual Program, Batticaloa – 2021.
Choreographed Multiple Folk Dance in 2022 at “Nelum Pokuna”, Colombo in National Drama Festival.
Choreographed “Thanthondri Easan Keerthanai” for Shiva Rathri, in 2023.
Choreographed “Mohiniyattam” at 7th International Niruthiyanjali at SVIAS, EUSL – 2023.
Choreographed 300 Students for “Cultural Dance – Inauguration” for Sri Lanka University Games (SLUG) at EUSL, Vantharumoolai in 2023.
Choreographed 300 Students for “Cultural Dance – Closing Ceremony” for Sri Lanka University Games (SLUG) at EUSL, Vantharumoolai in 2023.
Choreographed “Fusion & Folk Dance” for Meritorious Service Awards at EUSL.
Choreographed “Ramayana Dance Drama” for 7th Indian International Ramayanam Mela on January 21st, 2024 in New Delhi.

Publications

Performances (Popular Programs):

“சிலப்பதிகாரத்தில் ஆய்ச்சியர் குரவை பற்றிய அபிநய போக்கும் பரிணாம வளர்ச்சியும்”, முதலாவது அனைத்துலக தமிழிழியல் ஆய்வு மாநாடு, வரலாற்று நோக்கில் தமிழியல் ஆய்வுகள், தமிழ்த்துறை, யாழ்ப்பாண பல்கலைகழகம், யாழ்ப்பாணம், இலங்கை 2020.
• ‘சங்ககால இலக்கியங்கள் கூறும் துணங்கைக் கூத்தும் அதன் தொடர்ச்சியான ஆடல் வடிவங்கள்;’ சர்வதேச ஆய்வு மாநாடு 2020, SVIAS, Eastern University of Srilanka.
• “சிருங்கார ரசம் வெளிப்படுத்தும் திருக்குறள்” உலகத்திருக்குறள் 02வது மாநாடு, யாழ் பல்கலைக்கழகம்- 22.02.2020
Performed ‘Isayodu Inaithadum Avaikatrugai’ at the 4^th European Tamil Conference – 2019
“சங்ககால இலக்கியங்கள் கூறும் வெறியாடலும் அதன் தற்கால போக்கும்”, International Conference in Peradeniya University in Sri Lanka – 2018
‘ஆலயம் சார்ந்து வளர்ந்த நாட்டியக்கலை’ – In the 3rd International Research Conference on “Glocalization: Unleashing Potential, Harnessing, Opportunities and Embracing Change” organized by Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka in partnership with The Eastern Provincial Council and UN Volunteers Sri Lanka on 16th & 17th of August, 2018.
‘கந்தபுராணத்தில் ரௌத்திரரசம்’ – International Conference on Pannatu Nokil Tamilar Kalaigal-2018, Chennai, India
Kojil vzipaddu muriyil Sathir International conference in SVIAS Eastern University – 2018
Muzziyavalay pirathesaththin parmpatiya koladdam, karagam nadanankalin inraya nilay- International conference in SVIAS Eastern University- 2017
‘திருக்குறளில் நாட்டிய நாடகம்’ at the International Seminar on 12th February, 2017 at Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Yal pirathesathil aadal magalirum International Conference, in Tamil university Thanjavur India 2016.
Thirukoyil Valartha Aadaal Kalaigalum Aadal Magalirum International Conference, thanjavur- 2015
Thevarathil aadal koorugal – International Conference Germany 2014
Navasanthi Gawthuvam – Reaserch Papers, Presentation ,Music International Conference 2014
Panniru Thirumuraigal Kurippidum Thevara Irai Bhakthiyum Aadalum – Sydney Murugan Saivaner Conference – 2014 Australia
Sanga Iilakkiya Aatharankaludan Tamilarkalin Aadalkal -12^th International Conference Germany
Thiruvasakathil Amaitha Issayum Irai Adalum – 2^nd International Conference London – 2014
Mueugan meedu amaitha issayum irai adalum –International Conference in Muruga Bhakthi , Switzerland – 2014
yalpana piradesathil sinnamelam ( research – Thirunavukkarasar Isai Arachi Isaikalvi Arrakkattalaima – Madurai, India ) March 2014
Thanjai Pragatheeshvarar Thirukkovil nattiya marapu – 11^th International Conference Malaysia -2013
Comparative Analysis between Vadamoodi and Bharathanattiyam- 2007

Journal/ Publications:

Interviews – Kizhakkuvasal – India 2007.
Yal pirathesathil aadal magalir Kalaikesary – 2014

Article:

An Article topic on “Evaluation on Folk Dancers in Tamilnadu” was submitted in Veerakesari , Tamil Daily News 2009.

BOOK:

Published a book lepton “Then Indian Kiramiya Kalaiyin Parinamam” 2008.

Workshop

Workshop in Performing Arts Conducted by Anoja Weerasinghe 2001
Tamash (Maharashtra Folk Dances) 21.08.2003, College hall, Kalai Kavery , India.
Received a certificate of honors for the successful participation in a work shop for Folk Dance conducted by ‘Kalari’ Nagar Kovil, India.
Award with the certificate of Merit for the participation of work shop for Creative Dance Therapy in Education held in Kalaikaveri College, Trichy.
Received a certificate of Distinction for the participated of workshop Yoga and Indian Aesthetic for Performing Arts conducted by Kalaikaveri college, Trichy.
Navarasa 07.10.2003 -do-
Characteristics of Nayaga and Nayaki 15.03.2004 -do-
Determination of Elil Kalai 20.08.2004 -do-
Comparison Mohini, Kuchupudi and Manipuri Dancers 06.11.2004 -do-
Student Assessment Methods (Work Shops) – 06, 07,08th July 2007.
Batticaloa Medical Association, General Hospital Auditorium Curriculum Development and Revision – EUSL 21^ST and 22^nd August 2009.
‘Reviewing the Past for Reshaping the Future’ Silver Jubilee Year, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Student Assessment Methods (Work Shops) _ 06, 07, 08 July 07.
Improving Relevance and Quality of Under Graduates Education (IRQUE) Project EUSL2009.
Dance Work Shop – Conducted by IRQUE – by Mrs.Shanthini Sivanesan 2010.
Dance Work Shop – Conducted by Prof. R.Madhavi of Thanjavur Tamil University – SVIAS 2010.
Music and Dance in Sangam Literature (13.02.2012 – 22.02.2012) Tamil University Thanjavur
Research Methodology – Dept.of Science, Tamil University Tanjavur 09.2012
Navasandhi Kouthuvam – Tamil University, Thanjavur – 2014.
Attended Student counselor work shop for two days addressing preventing of ‘Sexual and Gender Based Violence’ (SGBV) in south Asian Institution of Higher Education Conducted by Eastern University of Sri Lanka, July 2015-2017
Curriculum Revision Work Shop by Raguraman (Indian Artist) 2016, conducted SVIAS, EUSL.
Curriculum Revision two days residential workshop organized by SVIAS. EUSL at Thoppukandam 2017- 2018
Workshop by Mrs. Padmini Selvendra Kumar, Mr. Velanandan at SVIAS.
International Workshop at Apsaras Art, Singapore, July 2016.
Attended a day works related two ECODE application in the Academic System Organized by University Teachers Association EUSL – 2016.
Participated in three days residential workshop ‘Out Word Bound Training and Competency Development Program’. Staff Development Program 2016.
Workshop on Shasthriya Urupadigal by Srimt. Kunthavi Rajendra and Mrs. Rajendra at SVIAS, EUSL – 2017
Workshop on Folk Dances by Mr, Bala at SVIAS, EUSL- 2017
Workshop on Vipulanandar Memorial Day- 2018
Workshop on Aerobic Exercise at SVIAS, EUSL – 2018
Workshop on Tamilar Nadanam by Dr. Lakshmi Ramaswamy at SVIAS, EUSL – 2018
Consultative workshop on Preventing Ragging among University Students organized by UGC, Sri Lanka- 2019
Conducted a Workshop on Gouthvam at Alagappa University- 2019