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Prasanna Kasthuri is a distinguished performer and teacher of Indian classical dance, specializing in Bharatanatyam and Kathak. Born to renowned Kannada literary figures Mr. Raghusutha and Mrs. K.R. Padmaje, Prasanna began his dance training in 1975 under Guru Mukund Kaanekar. He further honed his skills in Bharatanatyam under Smt. Lalitha Srinivasan and…
Journey Timeline
1975
Began dance training — Started learning dance under Guru Mukund Kaanekar.
1985
Established Shantala Arts Academy — Founded in Bengaluru, India.
1985
Achieved Vidwat rank
1986
24-hour non-stop Marathon Dancing record — A significant achievement in Bharatanatyam.
1988
Presented Kaavya Kinkini — A Bharatanatyam repertoire based on ancient Kannada literature.
1990
Invited to perform in UK — Performed with Lasya Dance Company.
1991
Invited to teach and perform in Paris, France — For Soliel d'Or, a French dance company; presented Subhadra Parinaya.
1994
Presented Shringara Nayakaru — A production on Nine sentiments from a man's perspective.
1994
Moved to USA — For higher studies and artistic exploration.
1994-1996
Volunteer dance guru — At Arathi School of Indian Dances in San Antonio, TX.
2001
Presented Silappadikaaram — In Lila Cockrell Theater in San Antonio, TX.
2002
Established Soorya Performing Arts — Founded in St. Louis, MO, USA.
2007
Organized Nataka 2007 — The first Indian Drama Festival in St. Louis.
2008
Organized St. Louis Indian Dance Festival — Later renamed American Natya Festival.
2015
Awarded Kala Yogi title — By the Karnataka Young Writers Guild.
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Awards & Honors
- Missouri Traditional Arts Fellowship — State of Missouri
- Karnataka Kalashri — State of Karnataka
- 2015 · Kala Yogi — Karnataka Young Writers Guild
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- In step with changing beats
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