Artist Name: Sri K.V. Satyanarayana
Place: Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
School/Organization: Sri Satya Kuchipudi and Janapada Nritya Academy
Website(s): http://kvsdance.8m.com/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/kvsdance
Contact:
Email: kvsdance@hotmail.com
Phone: (91) 8812-232661 ; 98481-22413
KVS Brindhavan
Satya Complex
Gandhi Nagar
ELURU-534002 A.P
INDIA
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"KALASWATHI" by Young Men‘s Hindu Association
Eluru
Place: Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
School/Organization: Sri Satya Kuchipudi and Janapada Nritya Academy
Website(s): http://kvsdance.8m.com/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/kvsdance
Contact:
Email: kvsdance@hotmail.com
Phone: (91) 8812-232661 ; 98481-22413
KVS Brindhavan
Satya Complex
Gandhi Nagar
ELURU-534002 A.P
INDIA
Profile and pictures posted with permission from the artist
A
Classical Genius- Inspiring Generation Next: Supremely talented, utterly devoted to his art, the
dance from of Kuchipudi, Sri K.V. Satyanarayana, with a desire to impart his
knowledge to aspiring future artistes, established a premier institute of
dance, the "Sri Satya Kuchipudi and Janapada Nritya Academy, which offers
the best training in the disciplines of classical and folk dance. His name and
fame has not only been confined to India, he is proud of his immense following
and innumerable disciples all over the world. Ever since 1989, he has been
visiting and touring the Unites States, captivating audiences with his
performances and coaching many eager disciples in classical dance in many
centers across the United States like New Jersey, Cleveland, Youngstown,
Lubbock, Valparaiso, Chicago, Fairmont, Detroit, Ocala, Tampa, Dallas, Fort
worth, New Mexico, Midland Kansas City, Joplin,San ojaha, Saginaw, Milwaukee,
Austin, Washington DC , U.K and nearer home, in Singapore.
Gurus:
Bharthakalaprpoorna Sri Korada Narashimha Rao
Padmabhushan Dr.Vampati Chinna Satyam
Kulapathi Sri Vedhantham Prahalada Sarma
Institutions:
Sri Satya Kuchipudi and Janapadha Nritya Academy started in
Eluru 1982
Sri Satya Kuchipudi Academy started in USA 1989
Sri Satya Kuchipudi Academy started in USA 1989
Abroad: In
his illustrious pursuits of the muse of dance, music and melody, he has
traveled extensively all over the world. A powerhouse of energy he has visited
that USA 25 times form past 24 years and still counting, 7times to the United
Kingdom, twice to Canada, and Netherlands, France, Belgium, Sri Lanka. Dubai
and Korea, besides 6 visits to Singapore.
Repertoire
of Brilliance - Outstanding Original Compositions: The
rhythms and cadence of Kuchipudi, run through his veins and his compositions
are spellbindingly beautiful and distinctly original. He has to his credit
several wonderful scores prominent among which are his most popular Dance Audio
Cassette releases"Kuchipudi Natya Sowrabhalu Part-1", songs composed
by him, released by HMV Recording Company "Kuchipudi Natya Sowrabhalu,
Part 2" was released by Supreme Recording Company. "Kuchipudi Suma
Sowrabhalu Part 1 & 2", traditional Kuchipudi songs, Kala Gajjalu
gallu Gallu Mannaye Folk songs written and produced.He has authored and
released delightfully interesting books like "Mallika" Folk
Dance Ballet and some folk songs
Tele Film: Amukthamalayada, He has directed and presented Amukthamalayada in Doordarsan.
He has directed and produced "Amukthamalayada" tele serial for Sri Venkateswra Bhakti Channel
As a Choreographer for Films: He was a dance director for some
acclaimed and award winning Indian movies such as "Sruthilayalu", "Swarnakamalam",
"Suthradharulu", and "Swathikiranam".
As the crowning glory, he won the Best Actress Award in inter collegiate drama competition as Hindu College Guntur presented Famous film Director Padmasree K.Viswanadh.
Ballets:
These below ballets were written and choreographed by K.V.Satyanarayana himself
"Mahishasura Mardini" the story of the powerful Goddess " Adiparashakthi";
"Mohini Bhasmasura" the enduring epic story of how Mohini saves Lord Shiva from Bhasmasura;
"Buddham Sharanam Gacchami" the story of Goutham Buddha;
"Alamelumanga Viabhavam", the story of Goddess Alamelumanga;
"Ram Kadha", the enchanting story of Lord Sri Rama
"Sri Anjaneyam" the inspiring story of Hanuman
Social Themes :“The Life Story of Baba Shab Ambathkar” “Mallika” and “Vangi Vaibhavam”
Honored with Prestigious Titles – Decorated with Distinctions
Titles:
"NATYAKALAVISARADA" by
Pravasandra Navya Kala Parished Khargapur
"ADHARSHA KALA MURTHY" by
Adarsha Kala Niketan Vijayawada
“Natyakala Thapasvi” by North Texes Telugu
Association USA.
“Natya Kala Veepanchi" by Dr.Mangalampalli Bala
Murali Krishna, Founder of Veepanchi at Chennai.
“Viswasri
Natyacharya” by Sri Viswamji Swamiji
Viswamandiram Guntur
Government
Awards:
“Kalaratana”
Hamsa Award 2009 Given by
A.P.State Government
“Visista Sava Puraskaram” in
2008 Given by A.P.State Government
“Certificate
of Appreciation” 2004 by West Godavari District
Administration
Felicitation
at World Telugu Conference 2012 by
A.P. State Government
Film Awards A.P.State Film Award Nandhi
Award for Best choreography film Sruthilayalu 1988
Bharthamumi
Award for Best choreography film Sruthilayalu 1988
Excellence
Awards:
Excellence Award by European Telugu Association
UK
Excellence Award by London Telugu Association
U.K
Excellence Award by Singapore Telugu
Association Singapore
Excellence Award by Detroit Telugu Association
Detroit USA
Excellence Award by Sri Balaji Temple Chicago
USA
Excellence Award by Canada Telugu association
Toronto, Canada
Excellence Award by Telugu Association New
Jersey USA
Excellence Award by North Texas Telugu
Association Dallas USA
Vocational Excellance Award 2012 by Rotary Club of
Eluru
Dr.P.S.R.Apparao
perfoming Art Award presented at Chicago USA
"Gandapenderam" (a golden anklet) by Indian
association at Impal, Manipuri State
"Kanakabishekam" (a decoration of golden
flowers on the head) at Nuzivedu .
"Swarna Kankanam" (a golden bracelets) at
Youngstown Ohio USA,
"Swarna Kankanam" Krishna Mahosthav committee
Machilipatanam A.P.
“Asthana Natyacharya" for Sri
Laskhmi Narayana Temple of Youngstown, Ohio USA
"Asthana Natyacharya" for Sri
Shirdi Saibaba Temple, Pittsburgh USA.
“Asthana Vidwan” to Kanchi Kamakoti
Peetam given by Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamiji, Kanchipuram
“Asthana Vidwan” to Sri Datta Peetam
of Mysore by given Pujya Sri Ganapati Sachchitanada Swamiji "Asthana
Vidwan” to Viswayogi Asramam given by Sri Viswamji Swamiji
"Asthana Vidwan” to Sri Vijayadurga Peetam
given by Pujya Swamiji of Vadhurupaka
Ace Choreography- A Fountain
of Creativity: He has produced and choreographed many dance ballets in Kuchipudi
style like
"Amukthamalyada" the
story of Sri Krishna Devaraya the king of Vijayanagara,
"Pancha Kavya"- 5
entrancing stories of important Kavyas,
"Kalarachana" the
story about time,
"Pancha Kanya" captivating
short stories about five heroic women " Draupadi, Sita, Mandodari, Thara
and Ahalya,
“Nrutyakshari” About
how the indian alphabets ware created by Lord Siva.
“Chinna
Devi” story about Dancer and wife od Emperor Sri Krishna Devaraya
which were written by Famous poet Dr.Rallabandi
Kavitha Prasad
"Sri Datta Gadha" the
wondrous story of Lord Dattatreya written by Sri Ganapati Sachchitanada Swamiji
“Bhagyanagaram” the
successful love story between the Golkonda Prince Mahamad Kuli Kutub Shah &
Bhagamati whose name was given to city Hyderabad.
As
a Stage Artist: His versatile repertoire also
comprises of several performances as a theatre artist where he has skillfully
donned the role of the heroine in social dramas like "Chilakottu
Chittamma", "Nirmala", "Sikander", "Palli
Training", Urummadi Brathukulu", "Sipochindi Natakam" and
"Athudhavullu Vastunnaru".
Some
important programs in India:
Patna Telugu association, Bharatha Muni Arts
Academy, Berhampur Telugu Association,
Nasik Telugu Association, Ojhar Sankranthi
Celebrations Committee, A.P. Information center New Delhi,
Rasi Ka Ranjani Sabha Tiruchi , Kalasagar Chennai,
International Hindu School Varanasi, Sri Kala Sagar Guntur, Abinaya dance
Academy Mumbai, Children's Film Society Visakhapatnam, BHEL, ABVP Hyderabad ,
Telugu Association Durgapur, Raja Kshatriya sangam Bangalore, Akila
Bharatha Kuchipudi Natya Kala Mandali Kuchipudi, APUWJ State council, Lion's
club of Visakhapatnam, Jaycees, Rotary Club, BHPV, Coramandal Fertilizers, Zinc
Smelter, vishaka ship yard, Vishaka Steel Plant, Telugu Association Markapuram, Thanajavuru
Dance Festival Committee Thanjavuru, Viswa Hindu Parishad Convention
at Tirupathi, 5th Akila Bharatha Telugu Conference 2007, Brahan Natyanajali
Thanajavuru,Telugu Kala Samithi Banglore, Kalachakra Festival at
Amaravathi, Kuchipudi Rupaka Mahosthavam at Hyderabad, Shiridi Sai Baba
Samsthanam Shiridi, Sri Ramalingaswara Swamy Devasthanam Rameswaram ,
Simhachala Devasthanam, Annavara Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala Devasthanam,
Bhadrachala devasthanam, Srisaila Devasthanam, Srikalahasthi
Devasthanam,Tirumala Tirupathi Bramosthava committee, Sidhardha
Kalapeetam Vijayawada, Karool Kuchipudi Rupaka Mahosthavam,Karnool,Sri
Krishna Devaraya Mahosthav, Srikakulam.Telugu Association Hospet, Sri
Lalithakala Academy Foundation Mysore, Film Devision Diamond Jubilee festival
Vijayawada,Ravindrabharti formation day celebrations committee Hyderabad,
Department of Culture Government of A.P on the occasion
of Ugadi Festival 2007,Telugu Bhasha Mahosthav at Tirupati, Kaddapa 200years
celebrations 2007 at Kuddapaha, Nizamabad 100 years Festival 2007 at Nizamabad,
Pottisriramulu Telugu University on the occasion of Kuchipudi Festival 2007 at
Kuchipudi, A.P. Formation Day Celebrations 2007 at New Delhi. Telugu Maha
Sabhalu 2007 at Chennai, Golden Temple Sripuram Tamilnadu,Yuvakala
Vahini Hyderabad,ISKCON Temple Banglore,Sankatamochan Temple Varanasi, World
Telugu Convention Vijayawada, Sthambhadri Festival Khammam, Golkonda
Festival,Telugu Bhasha Mahosthavamulu Tirupati, Vijayawada and Hyderabad, Hampi
Festival, Hampi, Aswasini festival Buvaneswar, Chaithanya Arts HYD,Raminani
Foundations Hyderabad, A.P. State Cultural Council Hyderabad. World Telugu
Writers Conference, Department of Youth Services W.G.Dt., Ch.S.D.St.Theresa's
College for women,Telugu Vignana Samithi Banglore, "Ganga
Mahosthava"2011 Uttarpradesh Tourism Corporation Varanasi.
Some
important Programs Abroad:
Telugu association dallas, S.V.Temple Pittsburgh
1989,ISCKON New York1989, Telugu association Detroit, TANA convention 1993 New
york, Telugu association Las Angles, Telugu association , Houston,Telugu
association Pitts burgh ,Indian Association Youngstown1989, Indian Association
Lubbock, Indian Association Fairmont, ATA New jersey 2009, NATA Houston 2012,
BATA San Ojaha 2012, European Telugu Association Birmingham 2008, Telugu
Association of London 2010 & 2011, Singapore Telugu association 2009, TELUGU
ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA 2013