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Kanaka Sudhakar is a renowned Indian classical dancer, teacher, mentor, choreographer, researcher, storyteller, and writer, primarily known for her expertise in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. She is a disciple of the legendary Dhananjayans and the late Guru Sadasivan for Bharatanatyam, Guru Seetha Nagajothi for Kuchipudi, and Guru Kalanidhi Narayanan for…
Journey Timeline
1985
Established Nrityabharati — Institute for Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi.
1994
Founded SUNAINA — Society for the Upliftment of National Arts of India.
1995
Received Excellent Teachers' Award — Awarded by Lions' Club Delhi.
2000
Received Junior Fellowship for research — Awarded by HRD Dept of Tourism and Culture / Ministry of Culture.
2001 (approx)
Published "Indian Classical Dances – The Therapeutic Advantages" — Book on the therapeutic benefits of Indian classical dance, after 7 years of research from 1994.
2011
Received National Swami Vivekananda Award — Awarded by Ramakrishna Mission.
2012
Received Bharath Excellence Award — Awarded by IFA.
2024
Published "Indian Classical Dances: The Healing Powers" — New book on the healing aspects of classical dances.
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Awards & Honors
- 1995 · Excellent Teachers' Award — Lions' Club Delhi
- Nritya Jyoti award — Asthika Samajam Delhi
- Konark Life Time Achievement Award
- 2011 · National Swami Vivekananda Award — Ramakrishna Mission
- 2012 · Bharath Excellence Award — IFA
- 2000 · Junior Fellowship for research — HRD Dept of Tourism and Culture / Ministry of Culture
- National Guru Dronacharya award — Government of India
- Nrithya Bhushan
- Nrithya Sadika
- Nritya Vaibhavi
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