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THE TEAM

Madhu Gopinath

The Co-director, principal dancer and choreographer of Samudra dance troupe, Madhu Gopinath  is well versed in Kalripayattu, Rope malakambh and Yoga.  He have learned Bharatanatyam under the guidance of Smt. V Mydhili.

Vakkom Sajeev 

The Co-director, principal dancer and choreographer of Samudra, Vakkom Sajeev learned Bharatanatyam under the guidance of Smt. V Mydhili.  Trained in Mridangam from Swati Tirunal Music College, he is dexterous in Kalaripayattu, Rope Malakamb, Yoga and Gymnastics.  

Madhu Gopinath and Vakkom Sajeev are the co – founders of Samudra and are the Principal dancers and Choreographers of the institution.  They have given many performances in India as well as abroad and have choreographed three major performances named ‘The Sound of Silence, ‘Jalam’ and ‘Rhythm’.  They have won the Best Choreographers Award for their choreographic work in the Malyalam film 'Raathrimazha' in the Kerala State level, National Level and the Film Critics Award.

Kalamandalam Anand

As a percusionist  Kalamandalam Anand joined Samudra in the year 1998.  A diploma holder in Chenda from Kerala Kalamandalam, he had worked with India's two famous dance troupes-Darpana dance troupe and  Aarti dance company for 9 years. 

S.Dasan

He is a diploma holder in Mridangam (holder of Gaanabhooshanam and Gaanapraveena) from Swathi Thirunal Music College . He joined Samudra dance group as a percusionist in the year 1998. 

M.S. Deepa

With her enchanting performance she had caught the eyes of her audience. She joined Samudra dance group in the year 1999. At present she is undergoing training in Kalaripayatu and yoga. 

Sreekanth

A well established Light Designer, Sreekanth has been working with Samudra and have designed the light plots for all the works of Samudra.

Kavalam Sajeev

Ganabhooshan and Ganapraveena in music from Swathi Thirunal Music College. He joined Samudra dance group in the year 2000 as a singer. 

Sreekumar

A diploma holder in Violin from Swathi Thirunaal Music College, Sreekumar got the award of  Gaanabhushanam and Gaanapraveena for his best performance.   He joined Samudra dance group as a violinist in the year 2000

Lithiraj

A newcomer in the field of dance, Lithiraj joined Samudra in 2005 and have been undergoing training in Kalaripayattu, Yoga, Bharathanatyam and Contemporary dance movements.

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