Conferences & Lectures
Over the years, Shantha Ratii has been a sought-after speaker, scholar, and moderator at conferences and forums exploring dance, culture, and interdisciplinary creativity. From papers and demonstrations to international panels, her lectures reflect a deep commitment to preserving tradition while engaging with modern thought.
2019 - 2015
Paper
Singapore
2019
Presented paper at Forum on “Communication – The Eternal Theme for Dance’ by Singapore Performing Arts Association” Singapore, 2019
Paper
India
2017
Presented a paper on “Creating Concepts” (Pecha Kucha) at Now or Never Conference for Kartik Fine Arts, Chennai, India, 2017.
Lecture
Singapore
2015
Presented a lecture on “Etiquette of a Dancer” at Dance Indian Asia-Pacific, Singapore,2015.
Lec-Dem
Singapore
2019
Did lec-dem on “Navarasa in Dance and Every-day Life” at Stamford Art Centre, Singapore, 2019.
Paper
Singapore
2017
Presented paper on “The Place of Hastkala (Traditional) Craft in Contemporary Visual Culture” for Indian Heritage Centre, Kala Utsavam, Esplanade, Singapore, 2017.
Lec-Dem
Singapore
2019
Presented “Understanding Kathakali” a lecture-demonstration at Kala Utsav, Esplanade Theatre, Singapore 2015.
2014–2011
Moderator
Singapore
2014
Moderator for panel discussion on “Training in classical arts shapes your personality & life skills” for Samarpana Festival Singapore, 2014.
Talk • Demo • Fashion Parade
Singapore
2011
Presented a talk and demo and Fashion Parade on “Celebrating the Saree” of all the regions of India at Esplanade, Singapore, 2011.
Paper
Singapore
2014
Presented a paper on “Emergence, Development and Future Directions of Bharatanatyam in Singapore and Malaysia” at Bharatanatyam Conference in Singapore, 2014.
Lec-Dem
Singapore
2019
Presented “Understanding Kathakali” a lecture-demonstration at Kala Utsav, Esplanade Theatre, Singapore 2015.
