Shivaani Shanawaz

Shivaani began learning violin under Sangeetha Vidwan Smt. Thanathevy Mithradeva and is currently receiving training from Kalaimamani Sri Vittal Ramamurthy. She has been apart of several cultural programs, has accompanied eminent artists, held Carnatic music workshops with the Art Gallery of Ontario, and has accompanied dance programs. In addition, Shivaani is an accomplished bharathanatyam dancer who learnt bharathanatyam under Smt. Shanta Ponnudurai. She received vocal training under Smt. Parasakthi Vinayagathevarajah and Sri Papansam Ashok Ramani. Shivaani will be starting her second year at the University of Western Ontario where she is pursuing an Honors Specialization in Health Sciences and Economics

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