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Satya Narayana Charka

Kathak Performer

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Pandit Satya Narayana Charka is a distinguished Kathak dancer, teacher, and choreographer of international acclaim, recognized as one of the foremost exponents of Indian classical dance. He graduated in classical Kathak dance from the Government College of Music and Dance, Hyderabad, in 1962, and furthered his training at Kathak Kendra, New Delhi. He also…

Journey Timeline

1962

Graduated in classical Kathak dance — From Government College of Music and Dance, Hyderabad.

1969

Appointed Staff Artist — By the Indian Ministry of Defense.

1969-1972

Taught at American Education Foundation and American International School

1971

Indian Cultural delegate to Kabul

1971-1972

Headed cultural delegation to Japan, Hong Kong, and Bangkok

1974

Director of Indian Cultural Activities — At the Ballet and Indian Dance Institute, Tokyo.

1974

Conferred title of Indian Cultural Ambassador — By Asia University, Japan.

1976

Head of the Dance Department — Of the Indian Cultural Center in Suva, Fiji.

1981

Established East-West School of Dance — In Monroe, New York, and became its director.

1982

Guest teacher — At Bodenwieser Dance Centre, Sydney, and School of Performing Arts in New York City.

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  • First prize in the All-India Dance Competition
  • 1974 · Indian Cultural AmbassadorAsia University, Japan

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