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Suman Nayak is an accomplished Bharatanatyam artist, teacher, and the artistic director of the Natesha School of Bharatanatyam, located in Poway, California, USA. Her journey in Indian classical dance commenced in her childhood in Mangalore, a coastal city in Southern India. She received her foundational dance training at Kadri Nritya Vidya Nilaya, a…
Journey Timeline
1996
Arangetram — Performed in Mangalore, India.
2000
Earned 'Natya Vidhushi' title — Completed Vidwath exam conducted by the Karnataka Education Board.
2001
Founded Natesha School of Bharatanatyam — Established the school in Poway, CA, USA, after moving to the United States.
2009
Began advanced training in Abhinaya — Started training with Guru Smt. Ramya Harishankar.
2019
Received Sri Sathya Sai Balavikas excellence award for dance
2021
Received '2021 Woman of the Year' award — Awarded by the Telangana Association of San Diego.
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Awards & Honors
- 2000 · Natya Vidhushi — Karnataka Education Board
- 2019 · Sri Sathya Sai Balavikas excellence award for dance
- 2021 · Woman of the Year — Telangana Association of San Diego
Media Coverage
- Meet Suman Nayak
CanvasRebel Magazine
- San Diego Museum art releases dance of GSB`s
YouTube (Youth of GSB Channel)
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