Smt. Bhavya Manjunath
Bhavya Manjunath, an aspiring dancer started learning Bharathanatyam at the age of 4 years under the able guidance of Guru Sri Nagaraj, later learned under the tutelage of Guru Smt. Geetha Srinath, Guru Smt. Anuradha Vikranth, Guru Dr.Sanjay Shantharam, and Acharya Sri Kiran Subramanyam. She also had the privilege of learning Angikaabhinaya and Karanas of Natyashastra from the disciples of Guru Smt. Sundari Santhanam and was honoured to learn the Desi-Marga Adavus from the legendary Guru Smt. Nirupama Rajendra. She has completed her Nattuvangam course curated by Acharya Sri Kiran Subramanyam and Nayikantaranga course curated by Noopura Bhramari.
As she began to learn she developed a passion for this divine art form and has immensely dedicated herself to pursue a career in this performing art. In addition, she has a great zeal to excel in this field and promote this art to greater heights.
She successfully accomplished her “ Rangapravesha” in the year 2009 and also completed Junior, Senior, Vidwath Prathama conducted by KSEEB with high distinction.
As a versatile danseuse, she has performed at many prestigious festivals and won many accolades. To name a few ​
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Vishwa Kannada Sammelana,Belagavi
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Hampi Utsava, Hampi
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Shri Shakthi Sangama, BJP
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Karnataka Premier League, Cinnaswamy Stadium
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Ranganatha Kalyanothsava, Hyderabad
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Cuttuck Mahotsav, Orissa
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Mysore Dasara Mahothsava, Mysore
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Vahni festival
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Chidambaram Natyanjali Festival, Chidambaram
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Sangeetha Saarvabouma Film Music Festival
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Nage Habba, Sahakarnagar
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RASA Festival, Iskcon
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Madhura Madhuravi Manjula Gaana, Doordarshan
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Dance Jaatre, Chitrakala Parishath
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Nrithyanthara Dance Festival
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Every Friday Evening Cultural Program, ICCR, Bangalore.
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Haaku Hejje Haaku, Zee Kannada
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Ikkeri Dance and Music Festival
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Vishwakarma Sammelana
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Kalashri Utsav
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Kala Belagu
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Pallavotsava, Mysore
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Nirantharam Festival
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Drishti Dance Festival
..and many more
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She had the privilege to work as an assistant choreographer for Vishwa Kannada Sammelana, Janapada loka- Belagavi, 2011 organized by Govt. Of Karnataka.
Leading the Shivapriya team to Singapore to perform for the Vachananjali festival organized by Kannada Sangha, Singapore under her Guru Dr. Sanjay Shantaram’s guidance was an added feather to her crown.
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She has established an institute called “KRISHVI ARTS FOUNDATION”, where she trains and imparts this divine art form to many aspirants.
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She has also formed a professional dance group named “NINARTISHA” with four vibrant dancers performing in India and Abroad. Ninartisha organizes a Dance festival every year thus giving the opportunity to upcoming and enthusiastic artists.
RECOGNITION & AWARDS
Overseas Events
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Indo- Malaysian Cultural Exchange Program, Malaysia.
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Indo-Srilankan Cultural Exchange Program.
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Vachana Vaibhava, Kannada Sangha, Singapore
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Apsara Dance and International Classical Dance Festival, Angkor Watt, Cambodia
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Navaratri Festival @ Indian Embassy, Budapest, Hungary.
Recipient of
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Prathibha Puraskara Award
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Padma Bhushana Dr. Venkatalakshmamma Parithoshaka for Securing 1st place in State level Bharathanatyam Competition.
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Nrithya Shiromani
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Natya Bharathi
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Natya Manjaree- Cambodia and more.
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Nrithya Upaasana Award - 2024


