Neha Sathanapalli

🪔 About

Neha Sathanapalli is a talented Bharatanatyam dancer from Hyderabad, India, who commenced her training under the esteemed guidance of Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant at the tender age of seven. She marked her official debut on stage with her Arangetram in 2019, performing a Bharatanatyam Margam that included a Pushpanjali, Mayura Alarippu, and the central piece 'Bhavayami Raghuramam,' which vividly portrays the Ramayana. Sathanapalli has demonstrated academic excellence in her dance education, achieving distinctions in the Diploma and Certificate Exams in Bharatanatyam from P.S. Telugu University. Her dedication to the art form has also been recognized with a national scholarship in Bharatanatyam, awarded by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT). Currently, she is pursuing a B.Tech degree at Mahindra University. Her career as a performer has seen her grace international stages in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, and Singapore. Neha Sathanapalli has also had the distinct honor of performing for the Prime Minister. Notable performances include a duet with her guru, Ananda Shankar Jayant, in 'Thyagaraja Ramayanam' in Malaysia in June 2023. In February 2026, she presented 'Bhavayami Raghuramam' at the Brahma Gana Sabha's annual dance festival at TAG Dakshinamurthy Auditorium, Mylapore, where she chronicled the Ramayana through a sequence of events. Additionally, she performed a piece on the "Ardhanareeshwara Stotram" at TEDxMahindraUniversity in May 2025. She has also participated in various productions such as 'Navarasa – Expressions of Life' and 'Amaravathi Prashasthi'. Awards & Honours: National Scholarship in Bharatanatyam.