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Hema Sharma is a distinguished Indian classical dancer and guru, originally from Chennai, India. She began her Bharatanatyam training at the age of eight under Kancheepuram Gnaprakasam. Her advanced studies included Nattuvangam with Padmashri Adyar K. Lakshman and dance with Srimati Shanta and V.P. Dhananjayan. Sharma is also proficient in other Indian…
Journey Timeline
1960
Began Bharatanatyam training — Started dancing at the age of 8
1970
Established first dance school in India — At the age of 18
1975
Moved to the United States — At the age of 23
1985
Began teaching in Wichita, Kansas
1987
Moved to Overland Park, Kansas
1988
Founded Nritya, School of Indian Dance and Music — Established in Kansas City
1993
Became Mayor's Ethnic Enrichment Commission Indian Commissioner
1994
Received first Madalynne Brock Trophy award
1995
Began spreading Indian dance and culture in the tri-state area — Continued until approximately 2012
2002
Served as Chairperson of the India Association of Kansas City
2002
Served as Program Chairperson for the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Kansas City
2017
Nritya celebrated 30 years of business
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- Natyaratna
- Natyakalaratna
- 1994 · Madalynne Brock Trophy award — Ethnic Enrichment Commission
- 1995 · Madalynne Brock Trophy award — Ethnic Enrichment Commission
- 1996 · Madalynne Brock Trophy award — Ethnic Enrichment Commission
- 2001 · Madalynne Brock Trophy award — Ethnic Enrichment Commission
- 2004 · Madalynne Brock Trophy award — Ethnic Enrichment Commission
- 2007 · Madalynne Brock Trophy award — Ethnic Enrichment Commission
- 2012 · Madalynne Brock Trophy award — Ethnic Enrichment Commission
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