Smt. Purnima Sriraman is a Bharatanatyam dancer from Chennai. She has given several solo performances and was part of the Tamilnadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram’s Talent Promotion Programme in 2006 where she got sponsored to perform in 4 cities. She has danced in all group productions choreographed by her Guru Dr. Lakshmi Ramaswamy – the most notable production being ‘Jagam Nee Aham Nee’ that was staged for 18 days in Sri Lanka, and included a performance at the Sri Lankan Parliament. Her performances have been telecasted in channels such as Makkal TV-Adal Arasigalin Sangamam and Doordarshan Podhigai-Nadana Arangam. Smt. Purnima Sriraman has over 10 years of experience teaching Bharatanatyam to over 100 students from around the world. She has been conferred prestigious titles including “Natya Mayuri” and K. Balachandar award. Students under her tutelage have also topped the Cleveland Thiagaraja Aradhana. Besides performing and teaching Bharatanatyam, she also yields the nattuvangam for her Guru, during stage programs as well as television recordings.