Monday, April 5, 2010

Our mentor - Satyanarayana Raju

Hey guys,

I shall from now on regularly update individual profiles who are a part of Arnava. I begin with Satya sir. Our friend and guide through this journey. Arnava would have never been what it is today if not for the guidance and support of this very humble and sweet person. Satya sir is a man of impeccable class and he always amuses us with his amazing sense of perfection in both Dance and aesthetics.


Sathyanarayana Raju is one of the leading male dancers of Bangalore and has carved a niche for himself in the field of classical dance. Endowed with a pleasing personality and impressive stage presence. Sathya has won accolades, both from the press and public alike. He is also an 'A' TOP artist of Doordarshan, India.

Sathyanarayana Raju was initiated to the art of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi by Smt. Subhadra Prabhu. He pursued his training in Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of the renowned guru Smt. Narmada at the Shukuntala Nrityalaya, Bangalore. Devotion, dedication and hard work has molded Sathyanarayana Raju into a fine dancer. He also trained under the able guidance of guru Smt. Padmini Ravi, Guru Smt. Savithri Jagamath Rao (Chennai) & Guru Bhanumathi. His versatility and love for dance also attracted him to Kathak and he trained under the eminent Gurus Smt. Maya Rao and Smt. Chitra Venugopal at the Natya Institute of Kathak & Choreogaphy, Bangalore.
Sathya has the experience of working and winning acclaim in dramas directed by renowned directors like Shri M.S. Sathya and Smt. Jaishree and others. Sathya is the Artistic Director of 'Samskruithi' The Temple of Art which is a cultural organization in Bangalore. He is imparting training to a number of enthusiastic children.

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