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Geetha Raaj, also known as Geetha Raaj Karkera, is a distinguished Bharatanatyam guru, performer, and institution head based in Florida, USA. She is the director of Nritya Academy, which offers comprehensive dance education. Geetha Raaj teaches both theory and practical aspects of Bharatanatyam, providing certification programs, Associate degrees, and…
Journey Timeline
1990
Began teaching Bharatanatyam — Started teaching in India, then in Florida.
1998
Students performed at Florida Folk Festival — Students of Geetha Raaj Karkera performed Bharatanatyam.
2018
Awarded Natya Kala Ratna — Bestowed by Alagappa University and Alagappa Performing Arts Academy, U.S.A. on the occasion of her 150th arangetram.
2018
Grandson's Arangetram — Parth Iyyangar Madabhushi became the first boy in Florida to complete his Bharatanatyam arangetram under her guidance, marking her 150th student arangetram.
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Awards & Honors
- 2018 · Natya Kala Ratna — Alagappa University and Alagappa Performing Arts Academy, U.S.A.
- Nrithya Shiromani
Media Coverage
- Local Student Is Florida's First Boy To Perform A 'Bharatanatyam Arangetram'
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