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Asha Prem is a distinguished figure in Indian classical dance, primarily known for her expertise in Bharatanatyam. She is the artistic director of Dances of India, a premier Indian dance school and one of the oldest classical Indian dance companies in the United States, based in St. Louis, Missouri. Prem received extensive training in Bharatanatyam as a…
Journey Timeline
1976
Co-founded Dances of India — Established with her husband, Dr. B.N. Premachandra, in St. Louis, Missouri.
2018
Received St. Louis Visionary Award — Honored as an Outstanding Teaching Artist.
2019
Participated in Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program — Mentored apprentice Kareena Kanumury.
2020
Received Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis Artist Fellow — Recognized for her artistic contributions.
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Awards & Honors
- 2018 · St. Louis Visionary Award for Outstanding Teaching Artist
- 2020 · Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis Artist Fellow — Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis
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- 2019 Apprenticeship Team, Premachandra & Kanumury
Missouri Folk Arts Program
- Following in the Footsteps
theSTL - STLMADE
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Resilient Souls
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Dances of India in St. Louis
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