Coimbatore dancer G Sundaramoorthy’s journey from hardship to world record
The Hindu“Dancing wasn’t just about moving to the rhythm for me; it was a journey of self-discovery,” shares G Sundaramoorthi, reflecting on his extraordinary path from hardship to global recognition. Sundaramamoorthi’s family’s strong ties to the Kambathu Attam, a traditional dance form of the Kongu region, and his mother’s passion for Bharatanatyam laid the foundation for his journey into the world of dance. It’s only possible when there are no expectations and a mindset for continuous learning.” After 16 years of continuous learning, Sundaramoorthi’s crowning achievement is the world record he now holds for the Longest Traditional Dance Marathon in Asia Book of Records. “I initially danced non-stop for 32 hours, eventually setting the record for the longest traditional dance marathon.” Sundaramoorthi’s journey didn’t end there. “In subsequent years, I set records for the longest Karagam dance and choreographed the largest Oyilattam performance.” Reflecting on the fine arts of our time, Sundaramoorthi feels, “Every traditional art form has the power to decide its own destiny.
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