Sathvikaa Shankar
Bharatanatyam Performer • Teacher
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Sathvikaa Shankar is a prominent young exponent of Bharatanatyam, recognized for her mature and vivacious performances that blend tradition with modernity, precision with poetry. She commenced her Bharatanatyam training at the age of six under the tutelage of Guru Smt. Anitha Guha in Chennai, India, and has continued to train with her for over 19 years as…
Journey Timeline
1999
Began Bharatanatyam training — Started training under Smt. Anitha Guha at age six.
2005
Arangetram (debut performance) — Performed her arangetram at age 12.
2005
Received National Balshree Honour — Awarded by President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
2006
Received Bala Shri award — Awarded through PSBB Nungambakkam at age 13.
2009
Received 'Best Dancer' award — Awarded by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai.
2015
Winner of 'Battle of Anklets' — Awarded by Aalaap, Chennai.
2017
Performed at The Music Academy Mid-Year Festival
2018
Joined Apsaras Arts as a full-time company dancer — Moved to Singapore to join the company.
2019
Performed at Madras Music Academy dance festival
2019
Presented 'Sambashanam – A Mārgam in Conversation' — A thematic solo presentation in Singapore.
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Awards & Honors
- 2005 · National Balshree Honour — President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- 2006 · Bala Shri award — PSBB Nungambakkam
- Padma Bharathi — Padma Sarangapani Cultural Academy
- Nrithya Jyothi — Naveen Kalakar, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa
- 2009 · Best Dancer — Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai
- Nrithya Nakshatra — Maham Cultural Trust, Chennai
- Akhil Bhartiya Pratibha Puraskar — The Art and Cultural Trust of India, New Delhi
- 2015 · Winner - 'Battle of Anklets' — Aalaap, Chennai
- Nalanda Nrithya Nipuna — Nalanda Research Centre, Mumbai
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