Dr. Yumlembam Gopi Devi
Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2013
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Dr. Yumlembam Gopi Devi
DR. YUMLEMBAM GOPI DEVI
Akademi Young Talent Award: Dance
Bom in 1981, Dr Yumlembam Gopi Devi of Singjamei Chingamakha Oinam Leirak, Imphal, belongs to an emerging breed of young and talented artistes who have advanced their careers with a scholarly approach. A bright performer with a strong academic inclination, her name definitely counts among the most promising prospects in Manipuri Dance.
A recipient of Sobita Ben Mehta Gold Medal, Dr Gopi completed Foundation Course and Diploma in Dance from JNMDA, Imphal.
Later, she moved to Manipur University to pursue M.A in Manipuri Dance which she completed in 2007 securing a 1st class 3rd position.
Afterwards she enrolled at the Manipuri Department of the University for a Ph.D. degree which she successfully completed in 2013.
Her thesis entitled ‘Manipurda Jagoi Ras Hourakpa amasung Chaokhatlakpa’ which traces the origin and growth of Classical Manipuri Ras Dance has also been published in a book form.
Apart from this bo ok, several of her articles on Manipuri Dance have appeared in periodicals, newspapers etc. Besides she has also presented a few seminar papers and lecture-cum-demonstrations.
As a performer, Dr Gopi has showed enough glimpses of her talents at several cultural events and dance competitions.
An A grade artiste of DDK, New Delhi, her Classical Manipuri Dance performances have also been televised on the small screen.
A versatile artiste, she is also a promising talent in the field of Nata Sankirtana music. Her talents have been re cognised and duly honoured with awards such as Kala Kshetra Guru National Award.
In recognition and in encouragement of her promising talents, Dr Yumlembam Gopi Devi is conferrec with Manipur State Kala Akademi Young Talent Award.
* Daniel Chabungbam provided this information to e-pao.net
This article was posted on April 09, 2016.
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