puzzle 2

1. When I was growing up, I preferred doing h________(8 letters) and mathematics, rather than go to dance class, but my father always encouraged me to attend lessons. Over time, I grew to love it!
2. I have a special love for multi-c_______ (8 letters) dance styles, and love to incorporate Malay, Chinese and Thai styles into the dances that I choreograph.
5. I was born in Southern India, in a state called K_____ (6 letters). I’m also the second child of six.
6. In 1956, I moved from Kerala to S__________ (9 letters) when I married my husband, a fellow dance instructor, K.P. Bhaskar. We were originally on our way to Melbourne, Australia when we landed here and Singapore has been our home ever since.
7. Coming to Singapore was a real eye-opener. For the first time in my life, I was exposed to so many people of different cultures and t_________(10 letters)!
8. Beyond the stage, I wanted to spread my love for dancing, m_____ (6 letters) and guide my students through multicultural dance, so I set up Nrityalaya Aesthetics Society, a school for Indian dance.
9. In 1958, I choreographed a beautiful dance called The Butterfly Lovers. It was originally a Chinese l_____ (6 letters), and I chose to marry Chinese culture and tradition with Indian dance.

1. In 1990, I received Singapore’s highest h_____ (6 letters) in Arts, the Cultural Medallion, in recognition of my artistic excellence and contribution in dance.
3. I have taught dance for over 60 years, educating generations of Singaporeans about Indian culture and tradition, the beauty of dance, and an a___________ (12 letters) for other cultures.
4. I am now 76 and don’t intend to stop sharing as a teacher and contributor to Singapore’s p_________ (10 letters) arts scene.