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Shoba Natarajan is a highly acclaimed Indian classical dancer, recognized as one of the foremost exponents of both Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. Her artistic journey began at the age of five, with her Bharatanatyam training under the legendary Kamala. She made her arangetram (dance debut) at the age of eight, receiving critical acclaim for her captivating…
Journey Timeline
Arangetram (dance debut) — At the age of eight, under the guidance of Kamala.
1984
First Kuchipudi dancer to tour the USSR
1984
Toured USA with Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam's troupe — Portrayed Srinivasa in 'Srinivasa Kalyanam'.
1986
Solo Kuchipudi tour and one-month intensive workshop — Held at the Hindu Temple in Flushing, New York, USA.
1987
Performed in Manila
1987
Participated in the Festival of India in the USSR — Six-week solo tour.
1987
Performed for the inaugural of the Sixth World Tamil Conference — In Malaysia.
1987
Kuchipudi Recital — At Madras Music Academy.
1992
Awarded Yuva Kala Bharati — By Bharat Kalachar.
1992
Lead dancer in International Dance Alliance's Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum tour — Toured USA and Canada.
1993
Bharatanatyam Recital — At Madras Music Academy.
1994
Awarded Natanamamani — By Karthik Fine Arts.
1994
Received Durham Arts Council Performers Award
1995
Received North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship Award for Choreography
1995
Solo dance tour of Finland and Estonia — Included a recital at the Savoy Theatre in Helsinki in honor of Mahatma Gandhi's 125th birth anniversary.
1996
Established Samskriti Foundation — A non-profit institute for the promotion of Indian dance, music, and culture.
1997
Received Master-Apprentice Fellowship from Illinois Arts Council — To impart advanced training in Kuchipudi dance to student Sangita Rangala (1997-98).
2016
Presented Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam and conducted workshop — In Sao Paulo, Brazil.
2018
Artistic Director for 'Shiva Shakti' performance — Presented by Samskriti Foundation students.
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Awards & Honors
- 1992 · Yuva Kala Bharati — Bharat Kalachar
- 1994 · Natanamamani — Karthik Fine Arts
- Presidential Best Teacher Award for Indian Dance (Kuchipudi) — US President George Bush & Laura Bush
- Natyashree — Mitrahs, New Jersey
- Top Artist Grade — Indian National Television
- Empaneled Artist — Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR)
- 1994 · Choreographers Fellowship — Durham Arts Council
- 1995 · Master Artist Award — North Carolina Arts Council
- 1997 · Master-Apprentice Fellowship — Illinois Arts Council
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