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Sunaina Rao is a prominent Kathak performer, educator, and mentor, born in Mumbai, India, and raised in Texas, USA. She began her Kathak training at the age of six under the tutelage of her mother and guru, Smt. Akhila Rao, a disciple of Kathak stalwarts Late Gurus Sri Ganesh Hiralal Hasal and Smt. Asha Joglekar. Rao has dedicated over 25 years to the art…
Journey Timeline
2001
Moved to the United States
2010
Awarded Singaar Mani
2011
Co-founded Kathak Rhythms
2013
Completed Doctor of Pharmacy degree
2016
Earned Bachelor of Arts degree in Kathak
2016
Honored with Nritya Gandharva
2020-2023
Pursued advanced training under Pandita Shama Bhate
2025
North American premiere of 'El Dorado'
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Awards & Honors
- 2010 · Singaar Mani — Sur Singaar Samsad (Mumbai)
- Natya Pravina — Yuva Bharati
- 2016 · Nritya Gandharva — Madhyam
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