Across
- 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.
Down
- 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.