A senior Bharathanatyam "Guru"
Shobanaa, in a career spanning across three decades has exhibited her abundant creativity in choreographing various thematic presentations.
Even though the themes ranged from Sangam literature to works of Dr.Balamuralikrishna, Shobanaa made sure there was no compromise on purity, just for the sake of bringing in footfalls.
Some of her past creative efforts which have captured the connoisseur’s
imagination are:
Paati sonna kathaigalwas presented as part of the silver jubilee celebrations at the music academy. Then novel idea of bringing the grandmother stories live on stage was a huge success and it was presented in ten leading schools in Chennai . The production was also presented at the shanmugananda sabha mumbai
Pancha Nayikaa dance ballet based on five mythological heroines. The lyrics were adapted from the Tamil literature.
Murali Nrithya Madhuri a dance feature based on the compositions of the music maestro Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna.
Nrithya Bharatheeyam Dances of India - Classical, Folk and Tribal
Kurinji Pookal Felicitation programme for the mastero Lalugudi G. Jayaraman at Music Academy, Chennai.
Lalitha Vijayam a solo thematic presentation depicting the story of Lalithambikai, a form of Shakthi
Vanjiyum Kuravanjiyum a ballet adapting Sangam Literature
Purandaradasa Mala a complete repertoire based on compositions of Purandaradasa
Shakthi ballet showing the power of women from mythology to modern times
Thiyagarasa a solo production featuring Navarasas based on compositions of Saint Thyagaraja.
Ullam Perum Koil a group production Hindu Temple architecture and its religious significance.
Meera a solo ballet set to songs from the eponymous Indian film musical classic of 1945.
Enni Kallikindren a tribute to Mahakavi Bharathy.
