Guru Sri P. Praveen Kumar
Bharatanatyam Teacher
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P. Praveen Kumar, born on January 25, 1971, is a distinguished Indian dancer specializing in the classical dance form of Bharatanatyam. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and received a state government scholarship to further his dance education. His initial training in Bharatanatyam was under the eminent guru Smt. Narmada, and he continues to refine…
Journey Timeline
1971
Born — Born on January 25.
2002
Became 'A' graded artist — Achieved 'A' graded artist status on Doordarshan.
2010
Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — Awarded by Sangeet Natak Akademi.
2010
The Mohan Khokar Award
2016
Obul Reddy Endowment Senior dancer award — Received from Natyarangam, Chennai.
2016
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Yuva Prathibha Purskar — Received from Srjan, Bhubaneswar.
2017
Chandana Prashasthi — Received from Bangalore Doordarshan.
2018
Best Dancer of the Season — Awarded by The Madras Music Academy.
2019
Best Dancer of the Season — Awarded by The Madras Music Academy.
2021
Karnataka Kalasri — Awarded by Karnataka Sangeeta Nrutya Academy.
2023
Performance at Dancing the Gods festival — Performed at World Music Institute in New York.
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Awards & Honors
- 2010 · Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2010 · The Mohan Khokar Award
- 2016 · Obul Reddy Endowment Senior dancer award — Natyarangam, Chennai
- 2016 · Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Yuva Prathibha Purskar — Srjan, Bhubaneswar
- 2017 · Chandana Prashasthi — Bangalore Doordarshan
- 2018 · Best Dancer of the Season — The Madras Music Academy
- 2019 · Best Dancer of the Season — The Madras Music Academy
- 2021 · Karnataka Kalasri — Karnataka Sangeeta Nrutya Academy
Media Coverage
- The right step
The Hindu
- Bharatanatyam Performance by Praveen Kumar
Whatshapp Bengaluru
- Dancing the Gods: Program One – Praveen Kumar (Bharatanatyam)
World Music Institute
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