Dr. (Ms.).U. Nesakanthan

Ushanthy

Dr. (Ms.).U. Nesakanthan

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

Senior Lecturer Gr. II 

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

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

• Part time Dance Teacher at School of Fine Arts, Tiruchi, India from 2005 to 2007
• Student Counsellor at EUSL for the years of 2010,2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019
• Examiner NCOMS
• 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.
• Teacher Guide Research Member – Bharathanatyam Grade 9 & 13 – National Institute of Education. Since 2009 up to today
• Bharathanatyam curriculam designed for the National Institute of Education 2016.
• PhD external examiner Tamil university Thanjavur 2016.
• Syndicate Member 2016.
• Sports Advisory Board member EUSL – 2019
• Member of Suruthi Research Magazine- 2018
• Coordinator for sports unit SVIAS – Since 2016 up to today
• Coordinator for Additional Subjects SVIAS.
• Member of Attral- Journal SVIAS- 2018
• Coordinator for the Kathirgamam programme – 2018
• Coordinator for G.C.E A/L Dance Practical Panel- Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka 2018 & 2019
• 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
• 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

  • Choreographed a dance for Eastern Provincial ExhibitioWelcome Dance – 29.02.2020
  • Choreographed a dance for Eastern Provincial Exhibition- Multi Cultural Dance – 27.02.2020
  • Choreographed a dance for Kokaticholai Natyanjali- Kerthanam Dance – 21.02.2020
  • National conference conduct by SVIAS, EUSL on 23,24 January 2020 choreographed Thamilar dance
  • National conference conduct by SVIAS, EUSL on 23,24 January 2020 choreographed Welcome dance  
  • Choreographed & performed ‘Tamillar Nadanam’ in the 4th European Tamil Research Conference in France on 28.09.2019.
  • National conference conduct by SVIAS, EUSL on 23,24 January 2020 choreographed Thamilar dance   
  • National conference conduct by SVIAS, EUSL on 23,24 January 2020 choreographed Welcome dance  
  • Choreographed a dance for Nagathambiran Temple – Sankara Srihari keerthanam-2019
  • Choreographed a dance for Arasadi Theevu Arulmiku Sri Muthumariyamman Temple Festival- ‘Sivan Keerthanai’- 2019
  • Choreographed a dance for Aerobic Dance at weber stadium- 2019
  • Choreographed a dance for Football Tournament at weber Stadium- Multicultural Dance-2019
  • Choreographed a dance for Mamangam Festival Dance –Ganapathi Vanthanam and Pushpanjali- 2019
  • Choreographed a dance for Kokaticholai Natyanjali- Dance Drama Kokatti Eesan Saritham -2019
  • Choreographed a dance for Kathirgamam Program- Mallary- 2018
  • Choreographed a dance for Mamanga Thiruvizhla – Patham- 2018
  • Choreographed a dance for kalingakula siva vizhavin kalai sangamam- shiva keerthai and Thandavam- 2018
  • Choreographed a dance for Arasayoor Ilankathir Mandram’s 43rd Annual Day- welcome dance, Kali Gauthvam-2018
  • Choreographed a dance for Anjaneyar Temple Kumbabisekam- Natyanjali- 2018
  • Choreographed dances for final year performances – 2017
  • Choreographed a dance for Ilangaiventhan Arts college- Murugan Keerthanai-2017
  • Choreographed a dance for vasatham TV program- North Indian Folk Dance (Dhandiya)- 2017
  • Choreographed and Performed dance for world dance day – Mohini dance, SVIAS, EUSL- 2016
  • Choreographed for the World Aids Day at General Hospital December 1st 2016.
  • Choreographed (Dance) Welcome dance& Keerthanai for the kankannipillayar kovil festival at Batticaloa april 22nd 2016.
  • Choreographed (Dance) Keerthanai for the mariyamman kovil festival at kokkaddicholai June 16th 2016.
  • Choreographed (Dance) Kavadi at kathirgamam December 29 th 2016.
  • Choreographed (Tamilar Dance) World Dance Drama Day at SVIAS 2016
  • Choreographed a dance World Dance Day ‘fusion’April 2016.
  • Choreographed a dance for Niruthiya Vizha ‘bo shambo keerthanai, varnam’ 1st March 2016
  • Choreographed a dance for ‘Stm.Leelambihai Selvaraja Gowravipu’ May 2016.
  • Choreographed a dance for ‘Muththamizh Vizha’ welcome dance- September 2016.
  • Choreographed a dance for ‘Paaska’ Jesus padugal May 2016.
  • Choreographed a dance Iyal Isai Nadaka Vizha – April – 2016.
  • Choreographed a dance ‘Oli Vizha’ welcome dance 2015, 2016.
  • Choreographed dances for final year performances – 2016
  • Choreographed (Dance) Meenmagal paadukiraal for the batti news 4th anniversary march 1s
  • Choreographed folk dance for the vaani vizha October 11th
  • Performed at the welcome function of vice chancellor at SVIAS.Sakthi TV _ Telecast on 22.12.2010 Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Folk Dances and OdiceAn appointment panel incharge for the international conference.
  • Choreographed keerthanam , varnam (bharathanattiyam) for the Niruthiya Vizha SVIAS.
  • Performed at the world dance day celebration (mohiniyattam) at SVIAS.
  • Bharathanatiya Arangettram 2005
  • ‘kuraloviyam’ ( nattiya nadakam) – 2002 Kalaikaveri, India.
  • Presented a highly appreciated dance programme to mark the completion of plantation of 700000 sapling, Trichy 2004
  • 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 .
  • Directed and Presented a Dance Program to mark the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Kalai Kavery College, Trichy.
  • Staged a Dance in “ Mohiniattam” at an Independence day celebration held in Kalai Kavery college , Trichy. in 2006
  • Presented a Dance Program conducted by Dance Association in Trichy ( Audio and Video testimony can be produced for your kind perusal if asked for)
  • Nattiya Vithiyal Annual Festival 02.03.2009 Kuchipudi, Bharathanatyam and Nattiya Nadakam Devanayagam Kalaiarangam Batticaloa
  • ‘ Vipulanandar Day’ ( Kuchipudi dances ) 17.12.2008 Eastern University
  • Sakthi TV _ Telecast on 22.12.2010 Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Folk Dances and Odice

     

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.
  • • ‘சங்க இலக்கியங்கள் கூறும் துணங்கைக் கூத்தும் அதன் தொடர்ச்சியான ஆடல் வடிவங்கள்;;’இ 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 4th European Tamil Conference – 2019
  • Sankakala ilakkiyankal koorum veriyadalum athan tharkala pokkum, International Conference in Peradeniya University in Sri Lankan-2018
  • Kanthapuranathil Routhirarasam- 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
  • 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 -12th International Conference Germany
  • Thiruvasakathil Amaitha Issayum Irai Adalum – 2nd 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 – 11th 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 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 21ST and 22nd 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 

Guest Speaker:

  • Ulaga Tamiliyal Manadu on Tamil Marabu Thingal at Canada- 2019
  • Yuvakala Bharathy Award (Swami Vivekanandar Award-2005, India)
  • RajeevGandhi Award 2011
  • Theivathamil Kalaichsudar Award – Malaysia -2013
  • Ulakaththamil Mamany Award – Srilanka, 2017

DEPARTMENT OF DANCE, DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS