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Shoba Sharma is a distinguished Bharatanatyam dancer, teacher, and choreographer, born in Madras, India. She commenced her Bharatanatyam training at the age of seven under the tutelage of the world-renowned Dhananjayans, who were themselves disciples of the legendary Rukmini Devi Arundale, founder of Kalakshetra. During her early career in India, Shoba…
Journey Timeline
Born in Madras, India
Began Bharatanatyam training — At age seven
1986
Arrived in the United States
1991
Established Naatya — In Philadelphia
2003
Performed at the Wilma Theater — As part of Dance Boom
2004
Performed "Pancha Maha Bhootham" — At the Painted Bride in Spring
2004
Awarded Rocky Award — By the Philadelphia dance community in August
2004
Awarded Human Rights for Arts & Culture Award — By the City of Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations in October
2004
Curated "Remembering Rukmini Devi" celebration — At Haverford College
2009
Performance reviewed in Narthaki — At the Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego in May
Relocated to San Diego — Southern California
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Awards & Honors
- 2004 · Rocky Award — Philadelphia dance community
- 2004 · Human Rights for Arts & Culture Award — City of Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations
- Fellowship and Apprenticeship Awards — Pennsylvania Council in the Arts
- Dance Advance grant — Pew Charitable Trusts
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