Kalaratna Dr K.V.Satyanarayana Kuchipudi Artistic Director

 Star Choreographer -Classical Maestro

"Kalaratna" K.V.Satyanarayana 

 Kuchipudi Dancer, Writer and Artistic Director

A Classical Genius- Inspiring Generation Next: Supremely talented, utterly devoted to his art, the dance form 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 performances and best training in the disciplines of Kuchipudi dance. His name and fame have not only been confined to India, but he is also proud of his immense following and innumerable disciples all over the world. Ever since 1989, he has been visiting and touring the United States, captivating audiences with his performances and coaching many eager disciples in classical dance in many centres 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 Jose, Saginaw, Milwaukee, Austin, Washington DC, U.K and nearer home, in Singapore.
Gurus: 
Bharthakalaprpoorna Sri Korada Narasimha 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 at USA 1989

Honoured with Prestigious Titles – Decorated with Distinctions
Titles: 
"NATYA KALA VISARADA" by Pravasandra Navya Kala Parishad Kharagpur
"KALA SWATHI" by Young Men‘s Hindu Association Eluru
"ADHARSHA KALA MURTHY" by Adarsha Kala Niketan Vijayawada
“NATYAKALA THAPASVI” by North Texas Telugu Association USA.
“NATYAKALA VEEPANCHI" by Dr.Mangalampalli Bala Murali Krishna, Founder of Veepanchi at Chennai.
“VISWASREE NATYACHARAYA” by Sri Viswamji Swamiji Viswamandiram Guntur
“Natya Kala Prapoorna” by BVR Kalakendram Tadapalligudam
“Natya Kala Nidhi” By Sri Gowri Shankara Natyalayam, Hyderabad
"Natya Kala Choodamani"  by H H Swami Athyathamanada Maharaj, Sivananda Asram Ahmadabad.

"Honorary Doctorate" received from Academy of International Global peace, Bangalore

Government Awards: 
“Kalaratana” Hamsa Award 2009 Given by A.P.State Government
"Prathibha Puraskaram 2013 " by Potti Sriramulu Telugu University Hyderabad 
“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  "Nandi 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 Excellence Award 2012 by Rotary Club of Eluru
Par Excellence Award received from Eluru Fort Group 
"Recognition Award" by Gujarat Chief Minister Sri Vijay Rupani 

"Dr P.S.R.Apparao performing Art Award" presented at Chicago USA
"Guru Sri C.R.Acharya Award" presented by Kaladeepika, Eluru
“Devadasi National Award 2017" presented at Puri, Orissa
“Swami Vivekananda Excellence Award 2018" at Vijayawada by Yuva Kala Vahini & Sarada Kalasamithi
​"Samanvay Puraskaram 2018" by Sri Raja Rajeswari Kala Niketan & Academy of Music at Banglore.
“Acahanta Venkataratnam Naidu Smaraka Award” By Achanta Arts, Vijayawada 
“Brahmasri Melattur Sri Venkatarama Sastry Swamiganal Award 2019” presented by Melattur Bhavatha Mela Natya Nataka Trust, Melattur 

"Sri Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao Smaraka Puraskaram 2020" presented by Gandhi Kshatram Committee Avanigadda. "Lifetime Achievement Award" presented by Yuva Kalavahini, Hyderabad 

"Visita Seva Puraskaram" by Kinnera Arts Academy, Hyderabad

"Kala Sawaswathi Puraskaram" by Kala Vedika Golden Jubilee Celebrations Hyderabad 

"Gandapenderam" (A golden anklet) by Indian association at Impala, Manipuri State
"Kanakabishekam" (A decoration of golden flowers on the head) at Nuzvid.
"Swarna Kankanam" (A golden bracelets) at Youngstown Ohio, USA 
"Swarna Kankanam" Krishna Mahotsav committee Machilipatnam A.P.
“Silver Crowns” presented by Kaladeepika Nritya Academy Eluru & YMHA Eluru
"Moukthikabishakam" (Decorations of  pearls on the head )
“Silver Crowns” presented by Young Men's Hindu Association (YMHA ESTD 1904) Eluru
"Swarna Kankanam" by Sri Raja Rajeswari Kala Niketan & Academy of  Music at Bangalore
“Pallaki Seva” “Gandapandaram” “Kanakabishakam” “ Silver Crown” felicitation by YMHA at Eluru 

“Asthana Natyacharya" for Sri Lakshmi 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 Ganapathy Sachchitanada Swamiji 
"Asthana Vidwan” to Viswayogi Asramam given by Sri Viswamji Swamiji
"Asthana Vidwan” to Sri Vijaya Durga Peetam given by Pujya Swamiji of Vadhurupaka 

Award of Appreciation:         
Telugu Association of North America (TANA) the USA  
American Telugu Association (ATA) the USA
North American Telugu Society  (Nats) the USA
America Telangana Association, USA
Telugu Association of Greater Milwaukee, USA  
Telugu Association of Malaysia, Malaysia 
Telugu Association of Singapore, Singapore
Indian Association Lubbock, USA
Silicon Andhra Cupertino, CA the USA 
Telugu Fine Arts Society New Jersey, USA
The Indian Community of Greater Kansas, USA
Indian Association Fairmont, USA
Indian Association of Ohio, USA
S V Temple Detroit, USA
Telugu Association Austin, TX, USA
Hindu Association  Youngstown, USA
Taragini Cincinnati, USA
Telugu Association Austin, USA 
Bay Area Telugu Association San Jose, USA
Telugu Association Las Angles, USA 
Telugu Association Houston, USA 
Telugu Association New York, USA 
Sri Rama Temple Chicago, USA  
S V Temple Pittsburgh USA
Durga Temple Washington DC, USA
Sri Karya Siddi Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Dallas,  USA
Bridgewater Temple New Jersey the USA
Prabhupada Golden temple ISKCON West Virginia, USA  
Anandha Ashram Monroe New York,  USA
Hindu Temple of Greater  Wisconsin, USA
Scotland Telugu Association Edinburgh, UK
World Telugu Federation, India 
​Modhera Uttarardh Dance Festival, Gujarat 
The Ahmedabad Andhra Maha Sabha, Ahmedabad South Indian Association & J G College of Performing Arts, Ahmadabad.
Sri Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh, Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

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 of Emperor Sri Krishna Devaraya
"Sri Krishna Karnmarutham" Life story of great poet Leela Shukudu
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 Golconda Prince Mohammed Kuli Kutub Shah & Bhagamati whose name was given to the city Hyderabad.
“Sri Krishna Devaraya - Gosangi” - A beautiful story from Amukthamalyada, Gosangi a Dhalith Devotee’s story written by Dr.D.Vizia Bhasker a famous Poet and Play writer and SNA Awardee     

These below ballets were written and choreographed by K.V.Satyanarayana himself
He has also authored many dance scripts like "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,
Other items Sivaleelalu, Sivathandavam, Sri Rajagopala, Anjani Suthudu, Dwaraka Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swami Pavalimpu seva, Nrusimha Kalyanam, Vishnu Leelalu, Ganesh Vandhanam , "Bramara Vijayam".
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Social themes like "Vengi Vaiabhavam", "Dr B.R. Ambedkar" and "Mallika" a folk dance ballet. He has authored and released delightfully interesting books like "Mallika" Folk Dance Ballet and some folk songs.

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".

Tele Film: Amukthamalayada, He has directed and presented Amukthamalayada in Doordarshan.
He has directed and produced "Amukthamalayada" Tele serial for Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel

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", "Pelli Training", Urummadi Brathukulu", "Sipochindi", "Natakam" and "Athidi Dhavullu Vastunnaru".  As the crowning glory, he won the Best Actress Award in intercollegiate drama competition as Hindu College Guntur presented Famous film Director Padmasree K.Viswanadh.

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, Coromandel Fertilizers, Zinc Smelter, Visakha shipyard, Visakha Steel Plant, Telugu Association Markapuram, Thanjavur Dance Festival Committee Thanjavur, Viswa Hindu Parishad Convention at Tirupathi, 5th Akila Bharatha Telugu Conference 2007, Brahan Natyanajali Thanjavur, Telugu Kala Samithi Bangalore, Kalachakra Festival at Amaravathi, Kuchipudi Rupaka Mahosthavam at Hyderabad, Shiridi Sai Baba Sansthan Shiridi, Sri Ramalingeswara Swamy Devasthanam Rameswaram, Simhachala Devasthanam, Annavara Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala Devasthanam, Bhadrachala Devasthanam, Srisaila Devasthanam, Srikalahasti Devasthanam, Tirumala Tirupathi Brahmotsavam committee, Sidhartha Kalapeetam Vijayawada, Karnool Kuchipudi Rupaka Mahosthavam, Karnool, Sri Krishna Devaraya Mahosthav, Srikakulam.Telugu Association Hospet, Sri Lalithakala Academy Foundation Mysore, Film Division 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, Cuddapa 200years celebrations 2007 at Cuddapa, 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, Golconda Festival, Telugu Bhasha Mahotsavam Tirupati, Vijayawada and Hyderabad, Hampi Festival, Hampi, Aswasin Festival Bhubaneswar, 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 Mahotsav" 2011 Uttar Pradesh Tourism Corporation Varanasi, Siddhartha Kalapeetam Vijayawada, Telugu Association Hospet, Natyajanali Dance Festival Thanjavur, Island Festival Fort Blair Andamans, Visakha Festival Visakhapatnam, Bagavatha Mela Festival Melattur, Rukmini Arandal Dance festival Chennai, Sivaratri Festival Srisailam, Dasara Festival Silparamam Hyderabad, Krishna Pushkara Mahotsavam Vijayawada 2016, Sankranthi Sambharalu at Tirupathi, SGS Asramam Mysore, Kumbha Mela Kumbhakonam, Andhra day at Indian International Trade Fair 2016. Modhera Uttarardh Dance Festival 2020 Gujarat. Lok Nayak Foundation Award Function 2016,2017,2019,2020. Modhera Uttarardh Dance Festival Gujarat, The Ahmadabad Andhra Maha Sabha, Ahmadabad South Indian Association & J G College of Performing Arts Ahmadabad, Gujarat, Sri Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh Sivananda Ashram Ahmadabad.
 
Some important Programs Abroad:  Telugu association Dallas, S.V.Temple Pittsburgh 1989, ISCKON New York 1989, Telugu association Detroit, TANA convention 1993 New York, Telugu association Las Angles, Telugu association Houston, Telugu association Pittsburgh, Indian Association Youngstown 1989, Indian Association Lubbock, Indian Association Fairmont, ATA New jersey 2009, NATA Houston 2012, BATA San Jose 2012, European Telugu Association Birmingham 2008, Telugu Association of London 2010 & 2011, Singapore Telugu association 2009, Telugu Association of Malaysia 2013, TANA Detroit 2014, Nat's Las Angles 2014, Telugu Association of Greater Milwaukee, S V Temple Detroit, Tarangini Cincinnati, ATA  Chicago 2016, Telangana Telugu Association Detroit 2016, Scotland Telugu Association Deepawali Celebrations 2016

Abroad: In his illustrious pursuits of the muse of dance, music, and melody, he has travelled extensively all over the world. A powerhouse of energy he has visited that USA 33 times form past 31 years and still counting, 12 times to the United Kingdom, 
5 times to Canada, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Sri Lanka, Dubai, Malaysia, and Korea, besides 6 visits to Singapore.

KVS Trust: KVS Trust was established in 1999 at Eluru A.P., India by K V Satyanarayana and his family to serve the people and promote Indian traditional art forms and recognize the eminent artists. "K.V.Satyanarayana Excellence Award" is presenting to eminent classical dance artist From 2007 every year on September 26th on the occasion of K V Satyanarayana Birthday to recognize and felicitate eminent Gurus of Kuchipudi. Award with Rs. 10,000/- cash, Silver Crown, Shalwa will present. This award will be presented every year, as an encouragement to talent and an inspiration to excel for exponents of Kuchipudi. 

"K.V.Satyanarayana Sahitya Puraskaram" is presenting to literary personalities from 2011 every year on the occasion of Telugu New Year, Ugadi, or the Dasara Festival. KVS Sahitya Puraskaram established to recognize eminent literary person, Award with Rs.5000/- cash, Shawl, and Citation will present to Awardee. This also presents every year 
                   Produced Audio cassettes about Kuchipudi Dance items and Folk songs to use for the presentation. Sponsored and produced Dr.Rallabandi Kavitha Prasad's " Sapthagiridhama Kaliyuga Sarvabhowma" Audio CD.   Presented new cloths to Old age home women in Eluru. Presented refrigerator to Satya Sai Old age home Eluru. Presented Rs 50,000/- to Sri Satya Sangeetha Nruthya Kalasala, Nuzivedu to develop the buildings, Presented New Clothes for ​ HIV effected Kids. Conducting Dance festivals, Kuchipudi dance competitions to encourage the young dancers. 

Felicitations to treasure-From Eminent Leaders: He was felicitated by former President of India, Sri R Venkatraman, A.P. State Chief Minister Dr N.T. Rama Rao. He was awarded Vesista Puraskaram by A.P. State Government by Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on the occasion of Ugadi 2008.   Dr Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna, Founder of Veepanchi at Chennai felicitated him with the “Natya Kala Veepanchi" title.

               He was felicitated by Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr Y.S. Rajsekhara Reddy, at A.P. Formation Day Celebrations at New Delhi, and by Dr T. Subbiramireddy, Central Minister for the Indian Republic at Bangalore. He was felicitated by Bihar Governor Sri Devandandh Konwer. He was felicitated by Gujarat Chief Minister Sri Vijay Rupani at Modhera Uttarardh Dance Festival Gujarat.
                                        He was felicitated by Sri Ashoka Gajapati Raju Union Minister at New Delhi, Smt. Renuka Chowdary, Central Minister at Nizamabad, Sri P Upendra, Central Minister for the Indian Republic and Sri GVG Krishnamurthy, Joint Election Commissioner. Sri Chakrapani, Chairman, A.P. Legislative Council, Dr K. Rosaiah, Minister for Andhra Pradesh, D.Srinvasulu, State Minister, Dr.Geeta Reddy Minister for Andhra Pradesh, Sri Mandali Buddaparasad, Minister for Andhra Pradesh, Sri Nadikuditi Narasimha Rao State minister, Sri Kotagiri Vidhyadhara Rao, State Minister, Sri Maganti Venkateswara Rao, Minister for Andhra Pradesh, Sri Pilli Subhash Chandra Bose, Minister for Andhra Pradesh, Sri Botsa Satyanarayana, Minister for Andhra Pradesh and Sri D. Srinivas, Minister for Andhra Pradesh, Sri Padikondala Manikyala Rao, Sri Palle Raghunadha Reddy, and Sri K.Raghavendra Rao Sri Yarra Narayana Swami Z.P.Chairman, Sri Kokirigadda Jay Raj Z.P.Chairman, Sri Karumuru Nageswara Rao Z.P Chairman, Sri Kukkala Nageswara Rao Z.P.Chairman, Mrs.Bostha Jansi Rani Z.P.Chairman, Sri Kavuri Sambha Siva Rao M.P, Sri K. B.Sudda Rao M.P., Dr.C. Narayana Reddy, Sri Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Dr M.S.Reddy, Dr Kavitha Prasad, Dr Manjulatha, Dr.Dronappa, Sri Jandhyala, Sri Lakshminarayana IAS, Sri. Ajay Kallam IAS, Sri Arja Srikanth, Sri Sanjay Bharghav IAS, Dr.Challappa IAS, Sri Sanjay Jaju IAS, Sri Ramanjanayulu IAS, Sri Love Agarwal IAS, Dr.Boiena Venkateswara Rao IAS, Sri Durga Das IAS, Sri R.V.Ramana Murthy Chairman A.P.Cultural Council, Dr.Kantha Rao IPS, Sri Muktheswara Rao IAS Principle Secretary A.P.Language and Culture, Sri K.Bhaskar IAS and Kalathapasvi K.Viswanadh.

The 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. 
                               He has also authored many dance scripts like Sivaleelalu, Sivathandavam, Sri Rajagopala, Anjani Suthudu, Dwaraka Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swami Pavalimpu Seva, Nrusimha Kalyanam,, Mohini Bhasmasura, Alamelu Manga Viabhavam, Sri Anjaneyam, Buddham Saranam Gacchami, Vishnu Leelalu, Ganesh Vandhanam , Mahishasura Mardini, "Bramara Vijayam", and 
Social themes like "Vengi Vaiabhavam", "Dr B.R. Ambedkar" "Mallika" a folk dance ballet, and some folk songs. 

Breaking Records with a Galaxy of Awards: Brilliance and inborn talent know no boundaries and Sri K.V. Satyanarayana, is one such star, a beacon of pulsating energy and creativity which ever seeks new frontiers and conquers them. One such conquest and a record-breaking performance have been a 24-hour nonstop dance ballet which left the audiences enthralled and showcased Sri K.V. Satyanarayana's excellence in an uncharted new dimension in classical Kuchipudi dance. 
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Devotional Service: He has presented Bronze Siddandra Yogi deity to Sindhandra Temple in Kuchipudi, Seetha Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman deities to Ramalayam Eluru, Navagraha deities to Sivalayam at Paddavegi, Mushika Vahanam deity to Ganesh temples, Bronze Saibaba deity to Sai Baba temple Eluru, Main deities in Gowri Devi Temple Eluru, Main deities in Sri Ganganamma Temple in Eluru. 

As a cultural promoter: He holds well-deserved leadership positions in several prestigious cultural organizations and academies. As an organizer par excellence,
he is the President of the Sri Satya Kuchipudi & Janapada Nritya Academy,  and 
Managing Trustee to KVS Trust. 
He holds the premier designation Vice President to Sahitya Mandali. 
He is the General Secretary to Y.H.M.A. and 
​Program committee member of South Zone Cultural Centre Thanjavur
​He is Former Vice-Chairman to A.P.Sangeetha Nruthya Academy 

Address: Kalaratna K.V.Satyanarayana, KVS Brindhavan, Yadala Vari Street, Gandhi Nagar, Eluru 534002, A.P. INDIA
Email: kvsdance@gmail.com 
Web: http://kvsatyanarayana.wixsite.com/kvsatyanarayana  
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