Samanvita Kasthuri
Bharatanatyam Teacher
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Samanvita Kasthuri is an Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and teaching artist specializing in Bharatanatyam and Kathak, with a growing focus on contemporary fusion. Hailing from a family deeply rooted in literature, dance, music, and yoga, she is a third-generation writer, and a second-generation musician and dancer. Her paternal grandparents, Mr.…
Journey Timeline
2002
Soorya Performing Arts founded by parents
2007
Began training in Bharatanatyam and Kathak
2008
Blessed by Padmabhushan Birju Maharajji
2015
Kathak Rangmanch Pravesh
2016
Bharatanatyam Arangetram
2017
Won Third Place at St. Louis Teen Talent Competition
2019
Won Second Place at St. Louis Teen Talent Competition; performed "Equal"
2021
Participated in Indian Raga's Fellowship Program
2022
Premiered "Krtghna" — Commissioned by Saint Louis University
2023
Performed "Krtghna" at Battery Dance Festival
2024
Presented "What Do You Feel?" capstone project
2025
Began pursuing MFA in Dance at Sarah Lawrence College
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Awards & Honors
- 2017 · Third Place, St. Louis Teen Talent Competition
- 2019 · Second Place, St. Louis Teen Talent Competition
- 2019 · "I" Award
- Aspiring Artist Award
- Best Dancer, Desi Dance Network's National Bollywood Fusion collegiate dance competition — Desi Dance Network
- Summer Award — Saint Louis University's Fine and Performing Arts Department
- 2021 · Indian Raga's Fellowship Program — Indian Raga
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