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Shoba Natarajan is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, recognized as a leading exponent of both Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. Her artistic journey began at the tender age of five, receiving initial Bharatanatyam training under the tutelage of the legendary Kamala, and performing her arangetram at age eight. She further honed her Bharatanatyam skills…
Journey Timeline
Arangetram — Performed at age eight under Kamala.
1984
First Kuchipudi dancer to tour USSR
1984
Toured USA with Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam's troupe — Portrayed Srinivasa in 'Srinivasa Kalyanam'.
1986
Solo Kuchipudi tour and workshop in USA — Conducted a one-month intensive Kuchipudi workshop at the Hindu Temple in Flushing, New York.
1987
Performed in Manila
1987
Solo tour as part of Festival of India in USSR — Six-week tour including performances in Leningrad.
1987
Performed for the inaugural of the Sixth World Tamil Conference — In Malaysia.
1992
Lead dancer in International Dance Alliance's Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum tour — Toured USA and Canada.
1993
Bharatanatyam Recital at Madras Music Academy
1995
Solo dance tour of Finland and Estonia — Recital at Savoy Theatre in Helsinki in honor of Mahatma Gandhi's 125th birth anniversary.
2016
Performed and conducted workshop in Sao Paulo, Brazil — Presented Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam and conducted a Kuchipudi workshop.
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Awards & Honors
- 1992 · Yuva Kala Bharati — Bharat Kalachar
- 1994 · Natanamamani — Karthik Fine Arts
- 1994 · Durham Arts Council Performers Award — Durham Arts Council
- 1995 · North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship Award for Choreography — North Carolina Arts Council
- 1997 · Master-Apprentice Fellowship — Illinois Arts Council
- Top Artiste grading — Indian National Television
- Presidential Best Teacher Award for Indian Dance (Kuchipudi) — US President George Bush & first lady Laura Bush
- Natyashree — Mitrahs, New Jersey
- Empaneled Artist — Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR)
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