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About
Natyakalabushani, Natyashree Vidushi Smt. Vijaya Rao is a profound exponent of classical Indian dance Bharatanatyam, particularly known for the Cheyyur tradition/style. She is a committed representative of this timeless Indian art form and is celebrated in Europe as an Indian dancer, choreographer, cultural ambassador, and teacher. With nearly four decades…
Journey Timeline
1970
Won first place at Karnataka University dance competition
1971
Awarded gold medal at inter-university Youth Festival in Mysore
1976
Awarded scholarship for dissertation on Herman Hesse
1977
Traveled to Switzerland and began teaching/disseminating Bharatanatyam
1979
Married Anton Tönz
1980
Opened Nateschwara school in Baden
1987
Published "Image of the Divine" — One of the first books on Bharatanatyam in German language
1995
Awarded "Natyakalabushani" — In recognition of her achievements as a Bharatanatyam dance artist, teacher, and choreographer in Chennai
2009
Awarded "Natyashree" — On the occasion of the world premiere of the dance theater “Jesus of Nazareth” in Bangalore
2021
Honored by ICCR, Indian Embassy, and Indo Swiss Center
2023
Student Arushi Bhattacharya's Bharatanatyam debut (Ranga Pravesha) — At Nateschwara Academy in October
2024
Presented "Encounter with Bharata Natyam" program — With Nateschwara Dancers & students on May 25
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Awards & Honors
- 1995 · Natyakalabushani — Unspecified (awarded in Chennai)
- 2009 · Natyashree — Nritya Kala Mandiram
- 2021 · Honored by ICCR, Indian Embassy, and Indo Swiss Center — ICCR, Indian Embassy, Indo Swiss Center
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