RLV Ramakrishnan joined the Kerala Kalamandal as the first male dance teacher. Appointed as Assistant Professor in Bharatanatyam. As per the instructions of UGC, applications were invited for the post two months ago.
Ramakrishna was appointed as the first among those selected after conducting the qualifying test and interview. Brother of film star Kalabhavan Mani, RLV Ramakrishnan is a rank winner in Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam.
Appointment in the Kalamandal is considered auspicious. After taking charge as an assistant professor, he responded to the media that he sees the crises faced in life as a step forward.
This is the first time a man is coming as a dance teacher in Kalamandal. Kalamandalam is considered a gender neutral space. Kalamandalam Vice Chancellor Dr. RLV said that there were no written restrictions. B. Ananthakrishnan said.