I am Shobhinya Karthikeyan, founder of Jayakshethra Arts in Singapore. I began learning Bharathanatyam at the age of 5 and completed my arangetram in 1993. I am an approved B-grade artist with Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai, and I have had the privilege of performing across India, Singapore, and Malaysia. My life goal is to spread dance knowledge and cultivate future generations of artists. In Singapore, I founded Jayakshethra to nurture Indian arts and Bharathanatyam. To date, more than 25 students have completed our eight-year Bharatanatyam program under my tutelage. My education spans Kalakshethra, Chennai, and an MFA from Bharathidasan University, along with broad proficiency in Indian arts, vocal music, veena, and speech and drama. I’ve choreographed numerous productions, presented dance dramas on stage and television, and continue to teach, perform, and inspire through dance.

Shobhinya Karthikeyan

I am Shobhinya Karthikeyan, founder of Jayakshethra Arts in Singapore. I began learning Bharathanatyam at the age of 5 and completed my arangetram in 1993. I am an approved B-grade artist with Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai, and I have had the privilege of performing across India, Singapore, and Malaysia. My life goal is to spread dance knowledge and cultivate future generations of artists. In Singapore, I founded Jayakshethra to nurture Indian arts and Bharathanatyam. To date, more than 25 students have completed our eight-year Bharatanatyam program under my tutelage. My education spans Kalakshethra, Chennai, and an MFA from Bharathidasan University, along with broad proficiency in Indian arts, vocal music, veena, and speech and drama. I’ve choreographed numerous productions, presented dance dramas on stage and television, and continue to teach, perform, and inspire through dance.

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I am Shobhinya Karthikeyan, founder of Jayakshethra Arts in Singapore. I began learning Bharathanatyam at the age of 5 and completed my arangetram in 1993. I am an approved B-grade artist with Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai, and I have had the privilege of performing across India, Singapore, and Malaysia. My life goal is to spread dance knowledge and cultivate future generations of artists.

In Singapore, I founded Jayakshethra to nurture Indian arts and Bharathanatyam. To date, more than 25 students have completed our eight-year Bharatanatyam program under my tutelage. My education spans Kalakshethra, Chennai, and an MFA from Bharathidasan University, along with broad proficiency in Indian arts, vocal music, veena, and speech and drama. I’ve choreographed numerous productions, presented dance dramas on stage and television, and continue to teach, perform, and inspire through dance.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

Tamil
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder at Jayakshethra - A School of Arts for Bharathanatyam
January 1, 2005 - Present
Founded Jayakshethra Arts Singapore and teaches Bharathanatyam; over 25 students have completed an 8-year Bharatanatyam program under her tutelage; Doordarshan artist.
Dance Teacher at Global Indian Cultural Centre
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2019
Taught Bharathanatyam at Global Indian Cultural Centre (GICC) for 10 years (2009-2019).
Dance Instructor at Sri Senbaga Vinayagar Arts Academy
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Taught Bharathanatyam to students at Sri Senbaga Vinayagar Arts Academy (2007-2012).
Dance Instructor at National Institute of Training (NTU Campus)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Special 5-day short training programme to the students of National Institute of Training at NTU Campus (2006).
Dance Instructor at Jurong Primary School
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Taught SYF – Indian dance (60 hours course) in 2022.
Dance Teacher at Jayakshethra Arts Singapore
January 1, 2005 - Present
Taught Bharathanatyam since 2005; currently conducting regular classes and mentoring students (over 25 have completed an 8-year Bharatanatyam program).
Dance Teacher at Sri Senbaga Vinayagar Arts Academy
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Taught Bharathanatyam for 5 years (2007–2012).
Workshop Facilitator / Instructor at National Institute of Training (NTU Campus), Singapore
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Conducted a special 5-day short training programme in Indian arts at NTU campus (2006).
Dance Teacher at Jurong Primary School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Taught SYF – Indian dance (60 hours course) in 2022.
Dance Teacher (Tamil Speech and Drama) at Boon Lay Primary School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Taught Tamil Speech and Drama (20 hours) in 2021 and 2022.
Dance Teacher (Tamil Speech and Drama) at Marymount Convent
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Taught Tamil Speech and Drama in 2022.
Choreographer / Performer at Esplanade / Salangai Oli Team
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Choreographed and performed in 2010–2012 and associated TV telecasts.
Coach at Bharathidasan University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
University coach for Table Tennis for Women (1996).

Education

Honors Diploma course in Bharathanatyam at Kalakshethra, Chennai
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Master of Fine Arts (Fine Arts) at Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Diploma course in Bharathanatyam at Kalai Kaveri, Trichy
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1988
Honors Diploma course in Bharathanatyam at Kalakshethra, Chennai
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Master of Fine Arts (First class) at Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Diploma course in Bharathanatyam at Kalai Kaveri, Trichy
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1988
Approved 'B' Grade Artist in Bharathanatyam at Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai
January 1, 2001 - May 16, 2026
Higher Grade Govt. Technical Exam (Indian Music and Bharatanatyam) at Dept. of Govt Examination & Education, Govt of Tamil Nadu
January 1, 1999 - May 16, 2026
National Level Table Tennis Player (India) at National Level Competitions in India
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Bharathidasan University Coach for Table Tennis for Women at Bharathidasan University
January 1, 1996 - May 16, 2026

Qualifications

Approved ‘B’ Grade Artist in Bharathanatyam for Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai
January 1, 2001 - May 16, 2026
Higher Grade Govt. Technical Exam (Indian Music and Bharatanatyam)
January 1, 1999 - May 16, 2026
Proficiency in Indian Arts
January 1, 1996 - May 16, 2026
Higher Grade Govt. Technical Exam (Indian Music and Bharathanatyam)
January 1, 1999 - May 16, 2026
Approved 'B' Grade Artist in Bharathanatyam (Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai)
January 1, 2001 - May 16, 2026
National Level Table Tennis Player
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Bharathidasan University Coach for Table Tennis for Women
January 1, 1996 - May 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other