Born in Sri Lanka and having lived in Indonesia, Singapore and Papua New Guinea, Kavita started learning Bharatha Natyam at the age of four under Smt. Neila Sathyalingam in Singapore. Migrating to Australia in 1986, Kavita was one of Anandavalli’s very first students and the first graduate of the Lingalayam Dance Academy to perform her Arangetram (dance debut) in 1994. Having performed in all the Dance Academy productions, she has been a member of the Lingalayam Dance Company since its inception in 1996. Kavita has an unwavering, grounded love for this ancient art form. Its traditions and cultural heritage have played a significant role in motivating her and kept her dancing through a successful career change, marriage and her first child. In the original staging of Serpent Woman, Kavita was one of the ‘serpent daughters’, drawing critical acclaim to her portrayal of the role. Other highlights have included performing at the AFI Awards and the Australian Dance Awards. Kavita is a qualified practicing solicitor and holds a Science degree and a Law degree (both with honours) from the University of Sydney. She sits on the Advisory Committee of the Lingalayam Dance Company.

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