Dr. (Ms.).T. Paramadevan

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Dr. (Ms.).T. Paramadevan 

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

Senior Lecturer Gr. I

Department of Dance, Drama & Theatre 

Phone:  +94 77 562 2370 
Email:  thakshayinip@esn.ac.lk, dhanothaks@gmail.com

  • PhD Thanjavur University, India (Research: A Comparative Study of Bharatha Natiyam and Kandian dance)
  • MFA Barathanattiyam, 1st Class (2nd Rank) – Bharathithasan University, India 2005. 
  • BFA Barathanattiyam – 05 Years Intd. 1st Class – Bharathithasan University, 2003
  • Certificate in Mohiniyattam -03 Years Part-time Course, 1st Class – Kalaikavery College of Fine Arts, India

Professional Certification

  • Staff Development Course – 2010
  • Short-term Training Course (Basic Kandiyan Dance) Visual & Performing Arts University ) – 2009
  • Mohiniyattam
  • Folk Dance
  • Kandyan Dance
  • Have Over Sixteen (16) years of experience in teaching to Undergraduate Dance  Students from 2007 at EUSL
  • Part-time Dance Teacher at the School of Fine Arts, Tiruchi, India from 2000 to 2003
  • Visiting Lecturer, Dept. of Fine Arts, EUSL from August 2006 to March 2007
  • Examiner, Dance (Off-Campus) from 2005 to 2007 – Bharathithasan University, India
  • Lecturer in Charge Sports from 01.06.2007, SVIAS, EUSL
  • Student Councilor, EUSL 2012
  • Examiner, Dance – Annamalai University Distance Education Centre, Sri Lanka 2014
  • Member of Sports Committee – 2015
  • Student Councilor, SVIAS, EUSL -2015
  • Member of Editorial Board, Abinaya Dance Magazine ( Urumparai, Sri Lanka & Ludensceid, Germany)
  • Student counselor SVIAS for the year 2016/2017
  • Appointment for the syndicate as a member
  • Appointment of senior Treasurer for the student union in February 2016.
  • Member of the Teachers Association of Eastern University.
  • In charge Lecturer for the cultural band, SVIAS, Eastern University
  •  Appointment of Coordinator for the Conference of Swami Vipulanandar – 2017
  •  Appointment of the Member of the Sub Committee for establishing the Institute Research Forum of SVIAS
  • Appointed as Student Councilor on 22.01.2018 for 01 year
  • Appointed as Student Councilor on 07.01.2019 for 01 year
  •  Appointed as a Member of the ‘Institute Research Committee – 2017,2018,2019
  • Appointed as the Supervising Officer for G.C.E (A.L) Practical Examination -2018
  • Appointed as the Co-ordinator of Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) Project – 29.03.2019
  • Appointed as Joint Coordinator for Inniyam (Traditional Band) from 01.08.2019 to 01.08.2022
  • Appointed as Student Counselor from 16.01.2021 to 15.01.2022
  • Appointed as Student Handbook Committee Member 12.03.2021 – 11.03.2022
  • Appointed as Students and Staff Committee Member from 07.04.2021 to 06.04.2022
  • Appointed as the Head of the Department of the Dance, Drama, and Theatre Arts – SVIAS from 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2024
  • Appointed as the Grant Coordinator of AHEAD – Arts/ Humanities/ Aesthetic Studies Graduates – SVIAS from 01.11.2021
  • Appointed as a Member of the Editorial Board of the Sri Lankan Journal of Aesthetic Studies (SJAS) – January 2022
  • Appointed as a Member of the Editorial Board for the International Research Symposium – 2022
  • Appointed as the Treasurer of CIPS 2022
  • Appointed as a mentor of the Induction Program for Academic Staff in 2022
  • Appointed as a Member of the Convocation Committee, Eastern University from 17.05.2023 to 16.05.2026
  • Appointed as the Committee Member for Swamy Vipulanandar Memorial Talk – 2023   

Performances (Popular Programs):

  • ‘Kuraloviyam’ (Nattiya Nadagam) _ 16.01.2001 Valluvar Kottam, Chennai, India.      Chief Guest: Dr.M.Karunanithi, Chief Minister, Tamilnadu.
  • ‘Vanthe Matharam’ (Nattiya Nadagam) _15.08.2002 Independence Day_ Anna Kalaiyarangam,Tiruchi,India
  • ‘Madamaiyai Koluthuvom’ (Nattiya Nadagam) _10.09.2002  Periyar Vila_ Periyar Maniyammai College,Tiruchi,India.
  • Bharatham, Mohini and Folk Dances _ 13.08.2003 All Indian Doctors Conference, Sangam Hotel, Tiruchi, India.
  • Anpin Apinayangal (Dances) _ 15.09.2004 Temple Festival, Vilupuram,TamilNadu,India.
  • .‘Pethlegam Kuravanchi’ (Nattiya Nadagam) _01.10.2004 College Day.
  •  ‘Oli Anjali’ ( Dances & Nattiya Nadagam) _ 22.05.2005 Annual Day Celebration, Fine      Arts Academy, Pondichery  Kamban Kalai Arangam, Pondichery, India. Chief Guest: Mr. N. Rangaswamy, Chief Minister, Pondichery.
  • ‘Nadana Nigalvu’ (Dance Program _75 minutes) _31.08.200 (Odissi, Bharatham, & Mohiniyattam) Magajana Kalaiyarangam, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Organized by: Ministry of Education & Cultural Affairs (NEP)
  • Bharatha Kalalaya 23rd Annual Festival _30.10.2005   (Mohini Dances) Magajana Kalaiyarangam, Batticaloa.
  • Dance Program ( Inter Universities) _ Dec.2005 Sri Jeyawardenapura University, Sri Lanka.
  • Sakthi T V _ Telecast on 22.12.2005 Mohiniyattam
  • SriThiyagarajaswamigal Music & Dance Festival _17.01.2006 SVIAS, Eastern University.
  • Onam Pandikai Special Program _ 10.09.2006 Excel  World Hall, Colombo -10          Chief Guest: HE Mrs.Nirupama Rao, Indian High Commissioner.
  • Special Dance Program _ 11.09.2006 Indian House, Colombo _ 07
  • Batticaloa District Cultural Festival _ 28.08.2007 Rajadurai Arangam,SVIAS, Batticaloa.
  • Rupavahini TV Programme _ Telecast on 08.11.2007
  • Common Performance – August 2015
  •  Seminars, Workshops & Conferences:
  • Student Assessment Methods (Work Shops)_ 06,07,08 July 07.
  • Batticaloa Medical Association, General Hospital Auditorium.                                                                
  • Curriculum Development and Revision –EUSL 21&22 August 2009
  • Improving Relevance and Quality of Under Graduates Education (IRQUE) Project    EUSL   2009
  • Followed 01-month IRQUE Training Course –Basic Kandyan Dance steps,
  • World Dance Day – April 2016.
  • Niruthiya Vizha – 1st March 2016.
  • Kathirkamam Program 29.12.2016.
  • ‘Stm.Leelambihai Selvaraja Gowravipu ’ Dance Choreograph May 2016.
  • ‘Muththamizh Vizha’- September 2016.
  • ‘Paaska’ – May 2016.
  • Iyal Isai Nadaka Vizha – April – 2016.
  • ‘Oli Vizha’ – 2015,2016.
  • Participation and Arrangements at the program ‘A Short Story of a Song’ conducted by Dr.Abarna Sindhoor  at SVIAS on 19th July 2016
  • Choreographing and participation in the ‘Arts Festival’ organized by SVIAS Wings at Karaitivu (Ampara)- October 27th to 29th 2016
  • Participated as Choreographer to the ‘Vasantham TV New Year Programme’ at Mamangam Temple, Batticaloa on April 11th, 2017
  • Choreographing and Performing to the ‘Niruthiya Vilah’ at SVIAS on April 29th, 2017
  • Choreographing for ‘Iyal Isai Nadaga Arangam’ at Elangaiventhan Fine Arts Academy, Jaffna –May 10th to 14th 2017
  • Choreographing for the event of ‘National Unity and Re-conciliation through Higher Education Lanching’ at SVIAS- 21.09.2017
  • Choreographing for ‘Salangai Pooja Programme’ at SVIAS – 29.11.2017.
  • Choreographing to the ‘Multi-Cultural Dance Programme’ at Akkaraipattu Technical College – 13.09.2018
  • Choreographing for Nattiyhanjali Sivarathiri Programme ‘ Panjabhootham’ at  Kokkatticholai Temple – 04.03.2019
  • Welcome Dance Choreographing for the ‘President House Programme’ at Colombo – 20.03.2019
  • Choreographing for Multi-Cultural Dance Programme to the visit of Prime Minister at the Weber Auditorium, Batticaloa -23.03.2019
  • Choreographing for Multi-Cultural Dance Programme to the Visit of Prime Minister at Eravur – 13.06.2019

Arangettram:

  • Mohiniyattam, Kalaikavery College Stage, Tiruchi, India 04.10.2002
  • Barathanattiyam, Kalaikavery College Stage, Tiruchi, India, 13.03.2005

Books:

  • Mohiniyattam – Hand Book – Manuvetha Publication, Batticaloa, 10.04.2006
  • Indian Performing Arts – Manuvetha Publication, Batticaloa, 2006
  • Kannakipatriya Nambikkaikal – Manuvetha Publication, Batticaloa, 2012
  • Aadal Kaneero – Manuvetha Publication, Batticaloa, 2013
  • A Comparative Study of Bharatham and Kandyan Dance ( to be published)

Journal/ Publications:

  • Interviews – Sunday Virakesary 07.08.2005 Kalaikesary Dec.2010

Articles :

  • Karakattam –Virakesary 17.10.2005
  • Performing Arts in India – Virakesary 20.11.2005
  • Baratham and its Heritage –Virakesary 12.12.2005
  • MohinyAttam –with King Swathithirunal Maharaja-Virakesary 14.1.2006
  • Thandava Dances – Virakesary 20.02.20006
  • The Temple Sculptures –Virakesary 03.04.2006
  •  Odisi Dance in Kalingam –Virakesary 13.05.2006
  •  Kuravanji Dances – Virakesary 24.06.2006
  • Kudakkoothu –Suruthi, 2009
  • An Introduction of Mohiniyattam – Abinaya -January,2010
  • Kathakali Article – Kalaikesary Feb’2011
  • Kuchchupudy Article – Kalaikesary March 2011
  • Odisi Article – Kalaikesary April 2011
  • Manipury Dance – Kalaikesary May 2011
  • Yaksagana in Kannada –Kalaikesary June 2011
  • Yatra Dance _Kalaikesary July 2011
  • Kuravanji Nadagam –Kalakesary Aug’2011
  • Thullal Dance in Kerala –Kalaikesary Sept’2011
  • BhagawathaMela –Kalaikesary Nov’2011
  • Therukoothu in Tamil Nadu –Kalaikesary Dec’2011
  • Kilakkilankai Paraimelakkoothu –Semmoli Manaddumalar 2011, India
  • Viralimalai Kuravanchi – Kaliaikesary Oct’ 2014
  • Thevarankalil Nadanacheithikal, Kalaikesary Dec’ 2014
  • Kannaki worship in Cheranadu – Kalaikesary Jan, 2015
  • Bharathanattiyam and Kandyan Dance – A Research View, Kalaikesary March 2015
  • Heritage of Dance and Music in SriLanka – Kalaikesary May 2015
  •  Kannaki worship in SriLanka – Muthukamalam Web Magazine, India 1st &15 May 2015
  •  Vannama Dances (the important part in Kandyan Dance) – Kalaikesary August 2015

Conference Articles:

  • Thappattam for M.F.A  Dissertation _2004 
  • Comparison between Bharatham and Mohiniyattam 6th Annual Research Session _18,19 October 2007 Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  • Kannaki Pattriya Nambikkaikal  2012
  • Tamilaka Thappaddmum Mattakkalapin Paraimelakkoothum   2013
  •  Nadanacheithikal in Tholkappiyam (Research) – Thirunavukkarasar Isai Aarachi Isaikalvi Arakkattalai, Madurai, India –March 2014
  • Thirumurugan Puhalpadum Viralimalai Kuravanchi – International Conference in Muruga Bakthi, Switzerland – 2014
  • Thevarathil Nadana Cheithikal – 2nd International Thirumurai Festival and Research Conference, London 2014
  • A Comparative Study Between Bharatha Nattiyam and Kandiyan Dance, PhD Research, 2013 – 2015
  •  Woman role in srilankan Kandyan dance – Research forum SVIAS Eastern University Sri Lanka 23rd  January 2016
  • Female in Kandyan Dances –  International Conference in Tamil University, Tanjavur 21.03.2016
  • Srilankan dance forms: 4th International Conference ICE 2016. Eastern University Srilanka.10th March 2016
  •  International conference SVIAS  Eastern University October 15th&16th 2016
  • The Importance of Vannama Dance in Kandyan Dances – 2nd International Research Conference – Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, 14th Sept. 2017
  • Yarl Nool – Swamy Vipulananda Festival and International Research Conference – 2017, Conducted Jointly by Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs and SVIAS, Eastern University – 06.10.2017
  • Thamilartham thoddunara panpaddukkoorukalai velippaduthum Silappathikarathin Aadalvakai – International Research Conference of SVIAS, Eastern University – 2017, 15th to 17th June 2017
  • Sakkaiyar Koothu – International Research Conference of SVIAS, EUSL- 2018, 15th to 18th july 2018
  • Research regarding “Karaikal Ammaiyar Pakthi Pathikankalil Velipadum siva Nadanam” – 8th International Symposium – South Eastern University, SriLanka – 2018 (Innovative Multidisciplinary  Research for Green Development) 17th &18th December 2018
  • Cultural Records in Tamil Literature under the title of ‘Sankakala Akathinai Mattum Pallavarkala Pakthi Ilakkiyankalil Sirunkara Rasam. International Conference, University of Peradeniya 17.10.2018 – conducted jointly by Tamil Department- University of Peradeniya, Alagappa University – Karaikudy, Sri SRNM College – Sathur and Semmoothai Publication – Chennai.
  • Paper Presentation under the title of ‘Muruka Valipadu Kurum Velan Veriyadal’ Research Conference -07th Sept. 2018 – Conducted jointly by Tamilnadu Iyal Isai Nadaga Mantram, Tamilnadu Kiramiyak kalaikal vlarchi maiyam and Dr. Ko. Mokanarangan Thamiliyal Aaivu Maiyam Aalanthur.
  • Paper presentation under the title of ‘Koothu Marapum Thamil Aadal Marapum’ – Conference of Thamil Aadaliyal Panmai Nokku -2019, conducted by Thamil Aadal Kalai Mantram, Jaffna 26th & 27th January 2019. 
  • Sittilakiyankalil Nadanacheithykal – First International Thamizhiyal Research Conference 2020 –January 10-11, 2020 Tamil Department, University of Jaffna.
  • Porkaala Aadal Marapu in Nalavenpa and Kalinkathuparany – National Research Symposium 2020- January 23rd  & 24th 2020   SVIAS, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  • Kalinkathuparany koorum Nadanach sirappukal – International Conference on Thamizh Sittilakkiyam , Organized by Department of Tamil & Tamil Literature Associate with The Hindu Tamil Thisai daily and Kavignar Aalanthur Mohanarangan Thamilzh Research Centre – February 12-13, 2020
  • Thirukkuralil Sirunkara rasathin Vakipakam – World Thirukkural 2nd Seminar 2020 – International Institute of Tamil Studies Chennai & Department of Tamilology, Madurai Kamarasar Univrsity , February 21 – 23, 2020 – University of Jaffna.
  • Sanga Ilakkiyankal koorum Porkala Aadalvakaikalum Avattin thanmaikalum – International Journal of Tamil Research July 2020
  • Kalaikalil Ilakkiyankalin Panku – International Conference on Contribution of Literature in Arts – Organized by the Department of Tamil, Sri Shangarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College of Women – 17.04.2021
  • Mahakavi Bharathiyin Panchaly Sapathathil Navarasa Velipadu – Research View – Aran International Journal of Tamil Research January 2023
  • Sangakala Aadal Marapukal – Aran Journal 2022

 

  • Thamash (Maharajtra Folk Dances) _21.08.2003, College Hall, Kalaikaviry, India
  • Nava Rasa _ 07.10.2003  – do-
  • Characteristics of Nayaka and Nayaki _ 15.03.2004  -do-
  • Determination of Elil Kalai _ 20.08.2004  -do-
  • Comparison_ Mohini, Kuchupudi & Manipuri Dances _06.11.2004  -do-
  • Bharatham in Veda Age – 03.02.2005  -do-
  • Drama & Theater (Work Shop) _ 04 & 05, March 2006 Leo Club, Kaluwanchikudy, Sri Lanka
  • International Conference _ 07 & 08, Dec.2006
  • ‘Reviewing the Past for Reshaping the Future’ Silver Jubilee Year, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  • Student Assessment Methods (Work Shops)_ 06,07,08 July 07.
  • Batticaloa Medical Association, General Hospital Auditorium.                                                               
  • Curriculum Development and Revision –EUSL 21&22 August 2009
  • Improving Relevance and Quality of Under Graduates Education (IRQUE) Project    EUSL   2009
  • Followed 01-month IRQUE Training Course –Basic Kandyan Dance steps, Visual and Performing University in 2009
  • Dance Workshop –Conducted by IRQUE- by Mrs.Shanthy Sivanesan 2010
  • Dance Workshop – Conducted by Prof.R.Madhavi of Thanjavur Tami University – SVIAS 2010
  • Music & Dance in Sangam Literature (13.02.2012 -22.02.2012) Tamil  University, Thanjavur
  • Research Methodology –Dept. of Social Science, Tamil University, Thanjavur – 28.09.2012
  • Kurathipaddu in Kuravanchi – Tamil University, Tanjavur – 2014
  • Student counselors Attended two two-day International Conference addressing the prevention of ‘Sexual and Gender-Based Violence’ (SGBV) in the South Asian Institution of Higher Education Conducted by Eastern University of Sri Lanka, July 2015.
  • Attended a day works related to two ECODE applications in the Academic System Organized by University Teachers Association EUSL – 2016.
  • Participated in three day residential workshop ‘Out Word Bound Training and Competency Development Program’. Staff Development Program 2016.
  • Dance workshop – February – 2016 (Mr. Mohanapriyan).
  • Dance workshop September – 2016 (Dr. Raguram )
  • Dance Workshop 2016 (Dr. Aparna Sinthur)
  • An appointment panel in charge for the international conference  workshop SVIAS Eastern University Srilanka – September 2016
  • Workshop –‘ National Unity and Reconciliation’,  Higher Education Programme on 9th and 10th January 2017 at Colombo.
  • Participated and Performed at the Workshop ‘Palamaiyin Perumai’ conducted by Tanjore Ratnambal and Mumbai Dr.Kundavi Raju at SVIAS – from 16th  to 21st   of Feb. 2017
  • Workshop – ‘Samakala Oodakankalum Makkalum’ conducted by the Editors  Bharathy Rasanayagam, Ananda Balakrishnan, Jeeva Sathasivam and Senior Announcer V.N.Mathiyalagan and Media Person A.Nixson at SVIAS – 01.07.2018
  • Workshop – ‘Architect of Sri Lanka’ conducted by Mr.Anjalendren at SVIAS on 19.07.2017
  • Workshop – ‘Tamilnadu Folk Dances’ conducted by Mr.Y.Bala (Lecturer, Kalaikaviry College of Fine Arts) at SVIAS from 09th to 12th  August 2017
  • Workshop – ‘Tamil Isai Nadana Nadaga Varalaru’ conducted by Prof.V.Arasu at SVIAS on 07.09.2017
  • Workshop – ‘Curriculum Revision’ organized by SVIAS at Thoppukandam, Ampara from 26th to 28th  October 2017
  • Workshop – as a member in creating a new Curriculum for the Department of Dance (on the chapter of Tamilar Nadanam) at Sarvodaya, Sathurukkondan  on 13th and 14th 2017
  • Workshop – ‘Sanga Ilakkiyathil Nadanam’ conducted by Lucshumy Ramasamy on 14&15 Feb. 2018
  • Workshop – ‘Thillana Nattuvangam’conducted by Mr.Arulmogan at SVIAS, 24th &25th June 2018.
  • Workshop – ‘Meyyiyalil Nadanam’ conducted by Prof.Rahuraman at SVIAS, on 02nd & 3rd  March 2019   
  • Workshop – Referencing Style in Academic Research – Conducting by the Staff Development Centre, SVIAS 30.04.2019
  • Workshop – Teaching Port Folio – Conducting by the Staff Development Centre, SVIAS, June 27 &28, 2019
  • Workshop – Learning Management System – LMS and Closed File Sharing Conducted by the Unit of Information and Communication Technology, – 04.03.2020
  • Workshop – Leave Entitlement of University Staff – Conducted by the Staff Development Centre 20.10.2020
  • Workshop – 21st Century Teachers Role- 25.02.2022
  • Workshop – Networking and Security System  – 03.10.2022  
  • Kalaikavalar Perarudthiru George Award 2002 – 2003, Kalaikavery College of Fine Arts, India
  • Best Student Award MFA 2003 – 2005, Kalaikavery College of Fine Arts, India
  • Special Award, Dance -2005, Oli Anjali Fine Arts Academy, Pondicherry, India
  • “Bharatha Kalaimani” – 2019 Angkor Wat Government, Cambodia.Special Award, Dance -2005, Oli Anjali Fine Arts Academy, Pondichery, India
  • Silmpuchudar Award 2019 – Jaffna Thamizh Sangam, Jaffna Art Cultural Centre and Thruvaiyaru Tamil Educational Centre – January 2019

DEPARTMENT OF DANCE, DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS