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Star Choreographer -Classical Maestro Kalaratna Dr K.V.Satyanarayana 

Kuchipudi and Movie  Choreographer 

 EducationalQualifications- B.Com    

Style of Dance       Kuchipudi

 

Gurus   Bharthakalaprpoorna Sri Korada Narashimha Rao

              Padmabhushan Dr.Vampati Chinna Satyam

              Kulapathi Sri Vadhantham Prahlada Sarma

Institution Started in Eluru 1982   Sri Satya Kuchipudi and janapadha Nritya Academy

 

Institution Started in USA 1989     Sr Satya Kuchipudi Academy USA 1989  

Honoured with Prestigious Titles -Decorated with Distinctions

Illuminating the world of classical dance both on the silver screen and across the globe, Sri K.V. Satyanarayana, has been adorned with titles and priceless decorations for his unparalleled talent and performances

 

Titles

"NATYAKALAVISARADA" by Pravasandra Navya Kala Parished Kharagpur

"KALASWATHI" by Young Men‘s Hindu Association Eluru

"ADHARSHA KALA MURTHY" by Adarsha Kala Niketan Vijayawada

 "Natyakala Thapasvi" by North Texas Telugu Association the USA.

 "Natya Kala Veepanchi" Dr.Mangalampalli Bala Murali Krishna, Founder of Veepanchi at Chennai.

  “Viswasri Natyacharya” by Sri Viswamji Swamiji Viswamandiram Guntur 

  "Honorary Doctorate" from Academy of International Global Peace, Bangalore

 

State Awards: 

 A.P.State "Kala Ratna" Hamsa Award in 2009

"Prathibha Puraskaram 2013 " by Potti Sriramulu Telugu University Hyderabad 

 "Vesista Sava Puraskaram" by  A.P.State Government in 2008

Certificate of Appreciation" by West Godavari District Administration 2004

"Felicitation" at World Telugu Conference 2012 by A.P. State Government 

 Film Awards: A.P.State "Nandhi Award" for best choreography film Sruthulayalu 1988

 Bharthamumi Award for best choreography film Sruthulayalu 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 the USA

                    Excellence Award by Sri Balaji Temple Chicago USA

                    Excellence Award by Canada Telugu association Toronto, Canada

                    Excellence Award by Telugu Association New Jersey the USA

                    Excellence Award by North Texas Telugu Association Dallas the USA  

                   Vocational Excellence Award 2012 by Rotary Club of Eluru

                 "Dr.P.S.R.Apparao performing Art Award" presented at Chicago USA 

                  "Life Time Achievement Award” Yuva Kalavahini Hyderabad

                   “Ugadi Puraskaram Award” by Kinnera Art Theatres

 

Award of Appreciation:        

                 Telugu Association of North America (TANA) USA

                  North American Telugu Society  (Nats) the USA 

                  American Telugu Association (ATA) USA

                  Telugu Cultural Association of Milwaukee the USA

                  Telugu Association of Singapore

                  Telugu Association of Malaysia 

                  World Telugu Federation India

                  S V Temple Detroit USA

                  Indian Association Lubbock the USA

 

                   "Gandapenderam" (a golden anklet) by Indian association at Imphal, Manipuri State

                   "Kanakabishekam" (a decoration of golden flowers on the head) at Nuzivedu 

                   "Swarna Kankanam" (golden bracelets) at Youngstown Ohio the USA                   

                   "Swarna Kankanam" by Krishna Mahosthav committee Machilipatanam        

                   "Samikya Bharati Gowrav Satkar" Award by Delhi Telugu Academy

 

"Asthana Natyacharya" for the Sri Lakshmi Narayana Temple of Youngstown, Ohio

"Asthana Natyacharya" for Sri Shirdi Saibaba Temple of Pittsburg, USA.

"Asthana Vidwan" to Kanchi Kamakoti peetam, Puja Sri jayendra saraswati Swamiji, Kanchi

"Asthana Vidwan" to Pujya Sri Ganapati Sachchitanada Swamiji at Sri Dattapettam of Mysore

"Asthana Vidwan" to Viswayogi Pujya sri Viswamji Swamiji  Viswayogi Asramam

"Asthana Vidwan" to Pujya Swamiji of Vadhurupaka Sri God  

 KVS Biodata Vidoes You Tube Link

https://youtu.be/lKsuN4-nXqM    

https://youtu.be/G0C_e4-bZKc 

http://youtu.be/RCrnnWj9I7g

 

Felicitations 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, Kala Sagar Chennai,

International Hindu School Varanasi, Abinaya dance Academy Mumbai ,

Children's Film Society Visakhapatnam, Sri Kala Sagar Guntur,

BHEL, ABVP Hyderabad, Telugu association Durgapur,

Raju kshtriya sangam Bangalore, Kalanilayam Chilakaluri peta,

Badradri usthava committee Bhadrachalam, Friends Association,

Akila Bharatha Kuchipudi Natya Kala Mandali Kuchipudi,

APUWJ State council, Lion's club of Visakhapatnam,

Kammam and Eluru, Jaycees, Rotary club, BHPV,

Coromandel Fertilizers, Zinc Smelter, vishaka ship yard, Visaka steel plant,

Natya sudh of Visakapatam,Telugu Association Markapuram,

East Godavari Dist. Commercial Employee's Cultural association Kakinada,

Nritya Darpana Hyderabad, L.V.R Son's Club Guntur,

Viswa Hindu Parishad Convention at Tirupathi,

Sri Viswasanthi English Medium school Vuyyuru,

Hamsadwani, Vijyawada, EFFA, Fine Art Academy, Sahityamandali,

Ramakoti Usthava Committee, Lions club, Rotary club of Eluru,

Sri Satya Kuchipudi Academy Tadapalligudam,

Kalachakra Festival at Amaravathi,

Kuchipudi Rupaka Mahosthavam at Hyderabad,

Shirdi Sai Baba Samsthanam Shirdi,

Sri Ramalingaswara swamy Devasthanam Rameswaram ,

Simhachala Devasthanam, Annavara Devasthanam,

Dwaraka Tirumala Devasthanam, Bhadrachala devasthanam,

Srisaila Devasthanam, Srikalahasti Devasthanam,

Tirumala Tirupathi Bramosthava committee TTD,

Alamalumaga Karthika bramosthava committee TTD,

Amaravathi Devasthanam, Vamulavada Devasthanam,

Natta ramaswara Devasthanam, Sri Sathamma Ammavari Devastham Paddapullaru,

Sri Venu gopala swami vari Devasthanam Nellore, 

Mavullamma Devasthanam Bhimavaram,

Skhira Rameswaraswami Devasthanama Pallakollu,

Sri Venkateswara swami Devasthanam Eluru,

Kamleebaba Bhakta Mandali of Tanuku,

Sri Padmavathi Ammavarai Bramosthava committee, Tirupathi,

Karool Kuchipudi Rupaka Mahosthavam,Karnool,

Sri Krishna Devaraya Mahosthav, Srikakulam.

Ravindrabharti formation day celebrations committee Hyderabad,

Telugu kalasamithi Banglore ,

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 -Kuchipudi festival 2007 at Kuchipudi,

Vijayawada music academy,Nruthyaravali, kaladharsini, Hamsadwani of vijayawada.

A.P. Formation day celebrations 2007 at New Delhi.

Telugu maha sabhalu 2007 at Chennai.

Bharatha muni Arts academy , Madanapalli.

Samikya bharti kuchipudi rupaka mahosthav at Hyderabad,

Yuvakala vahini Hyderabad, Dasara mahosthav at sri Datta peettam Mysore,

ISKCON temple Banglore,Music & Dance Festival Sankatamochan Temple Varanasi,

World Telugu convention Vijayawada,Sthambhadri Festival Khammam,

Golkonda Festival,

Telugu Bhasha Mahosthavamulu Tirupati, Vijayawada and Hyderabad,

Hampi festival, Hampi, Karnata Telugu Association ThungabhadraDam Hospeta,

Aswasini festival Buvaneswar,Chaithanya Arts HYd .

Raminani Foundations Hyderabad,

Sri Durga Mallieswara Swami Devasthanam Vijayawada,

South Zone Cultural center, Thanjavuru dance festival Thanjavuru,

A.P.State Cultural Council   Hyderabad, 

Sidhardha kalapeetam Vijayawada,

Dwadasa Kovala pradhakshina usthav Dwaraka Tirumala.

World Telugu Writers Confrence, Sri Lalithakala Acdemy Foundation Mysore

Doordarshan "Muvvala Savvadi" , Film Devision Diamond Jubliee festival Vijayawada

5th Akila Bharatha telugu confrence 2007, Brahan natyanajali Thanajavuru

Siddardha Golbal Knowledge School Eluru, Department of Youth Services w.g.dt.

Ch.S.D.St.Theresa's college for women,Telugu Vignana Samithi banglore, 

Golden Temple Sripuram Tamilnadu 

"Ganga Mahosthava" 2011  Uttarpradesh Tourisum corporation Varanasi

 

Felicitations at Abroad--

Indian association, Youngstown Ohio, ATA convention at Newjersy,

World Kuchipudi convention at Silicon Valley,

Indian Association Great Kansas city,

The Telugu Association Washington D.C,

S.V.Temple Pittsburgh, Balaji Temple Chicago, 

Rama temple Chicago, Prabhupada Golden temple (ISKCON) W.V.

Indian association Lubbock, A.T.A. Chicago,

Telugu Association Las Angles, Detroit, Houston, New York,

Anandha Asramam Monroe N.Y, Indian Association Fairmont ,

ISKCON Temple New York, Telugu Library Preston U.K ,

Jaganadh Rada yatra festival New York, Telugu Association London U.K,

Euro Telugu association Birmingham, U.K 2009,

Telugu cultural Association Toronto Canada,

Telugu Association Singapore, Telugu Samajam Singapore 2010,

Telugu Association of Malaysia,  kuala Lampur 2013

Telugu Maha Sabhalu U.K 2006, London Telugu Association  2006,

Sri Lakshmi Narayana Devasthanam Youngstown.

Austin Telugu Association Austin 2011 

Detroit Telugu Association Detroit

NATA convention Houston 2012

S.V.Temple Detroit 2013

Bay Area Telugu association san ojaha 2012

Silver Jubilee Celebrations at Youngstown Ohio.

NATA Convention 2013 Houston 

ATA Convention 2016 Chicago

Nat's Convention 2015 Las Angles 

TANA Convention 2015 Detroit 

American Talangana Association 2016 Detroit

Telugu Association of Greater Milwaukee 

Hindu Temple of Grater Milwaukee

Tarangini Cincinnati 

 

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. Rajasekhara Reddy on the occasion of Ugadi 2008.

Dr. Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna, Founder of Veepanchi at Chennai felicitated him with "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.

 

He was felicitated by

Dr. T. Subbiramireddy, Central Minister for the Indian Republic at Bangalore .

Smt. Renuka Chowdary, Central Minister at Nizamabad-

 Sri P Upendra, Central Minister for the Indian Republic

Sri GVG Krishnamurthy, Joint Election Commissioner.

Sri Chakrapani, Chairman, A.P. Legislative Council,

Sri M.M.Pallam Raju Minister for Defence Central Minister for the Indian Republic

Sri Davanandh Konwar Governor for Bihar State

Dr. K. Rosaiah, Minister for Andhra Pradesh,

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 Bostha Satyanarayana, Minister for Andhra Pradesh

Sri D. Srinivas, Minister for  Andhra Pradesh  

Sri Vatti  Vasanth Kumar Minister for  Andhra Pradesh  

Sri Dokka Manikya vara Prasad Minister for  Andhra Pradesh  

Dr.Palle Raghunadha Reddy Minister for Cultur

Sri.P.Manikyala Rao Minister for Endowments 

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 Jhansi Rani Z.P.Chairman,

Sri Kavuri Sambha Siva Rao M.P,

Sri K. B.Sudda Rao M.P.,

Sri.Maganti Venkatewara Rao M.P, 

Dr.C. Narayana Reddy Gnapeeta Awardee

Sri Dharmavarpu Subrahmanyam, Chairman A.P. Cultural Council

Dr. M.S.Reddy Film producer & Poet

Dr. Kavitha Prasad Director Department of Culture

Dr. Manjulatah Vice Chancellor Sri Potti Sree Ramulu Telugu University

Dr.Dronappa Vice Chancellor Sri Potti Sree Ramulu Telugu University

Padmasree Vadhantham Satyanarayana Sarma Kuchipudi Exponent

Sri Lakshmiaraya IAS Collector West Godavari Dist.

Sri Ajay Kallam IAS, Collector West Godavari Dist.

Sri Arja Srikanth IRS Director Department of culture

Sri Sanjay Bhargava IAS, Commissioner A.P. Information Center New Delhi

Dr.Challappa IAS, Principal Secretary Govt of Andhra Pradesh

Sri Sanjay Jaju IAS, Collector West Godavari Dist

Smt.Vani  Mohan IAS  Collector West Godavari Dist

Sri Ramanjanayulu IAS Collector Guntur Dist

Sri Love Agarwal IAS, Collector West Godavari Dist

Dr.Boiena Venkateswara Rao IAS,

Sri Durga Das IAS Joint Collector West Godavari Dist

Sri Ram Gopal IAS Collector Nellor

Sri R.V.Ramana Murthy Chairman A.P. Cultural Council,

Dr.M.Kantha Rao IPS, Director Department of culture

Kalthapasvi K.Viswanadh Famous Film Director

Sri Anil Kapoor Famous Film Hindi Actor

Smt. Anjali Devi Famous Film Producer and Actress

Sri Jandhyala Film Director

 

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 was directed and presented Amukthamalayada in Doordarshan.

He was directed and produced "Amukthamalayada" tele serial for Sri Venkateswara Bhakti channel

 

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 were created by Lord Siva.

“Chinna Devi” story about Dancer and wife od Emperor Sri Krishna Devaraya 

"Sri Krishna Karnamrutham" Story of Great poet Leela Sukudu

 which were written by Famous poet Dr.Rallabandi Kavitha Prasad

 

" 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 Gautama Buddha;

"Alamelumanga Viabhavam", the story of Goddess Alamelumanga;

"Ram Kadha", the enchanting story of Lord Sri Rama

 "Sri Anjaneyam" the inspiring story of Hanuman which was written by KVS himself

Social Themes :“The Life Story of Baba Shab Ambathkar” “Mallika” and “Vangi Vaibhavam” which were written by KVS himself

"Sri Datta Gadha" the wondrous story of Lord Dattatreya written by Pujaya Sri Ganapati Sachchitanada Swamiji

Bhagyanagaram the successful love story between the Golkonda Price  Muhammad Kuli Kutub Shah & Bhagamati whose name was given city Hyderabad.

Famous poet Sri Gurajada Appa Rao's Puthadi Bomma Purnamma and Kanyaka 

A

s a Stage Artiest: 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"

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.

 

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 artists, 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 have 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, Saginaw, Milwaukee, Austin, Washington DC ,U.K and nearer home, in Singapore.

 

He was very fortunate to start his first dance class in New Jersey, USA, at the Padmini Dance Institution. This was an incredible privilege indeed since this institution was organized by the famous and talented film actress as well one of India's most eminent dancers, Smt. Padmini Ramachandran. He considered himself to be extremely lucky and honored to teach the great dancer herself, a few items of Kuchipudi. Smt Padmini had the immense appreciation of KVS's gift in teaching dance and she displayed this regard for his talent by coming down to Eluru, to attend and participate in a felicitation function in honor of KVS, organized by the Jaycees Club.

 

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 Cassettes Releases

 

 "Kuchipudi Natya Sowrabhalu Part-1",  songs composed by him, released by HMV Recording Company and the sequel,

 "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 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 coaicl themes like "Vengi Vaiabhavam", "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar" and "Mallika" a folk dan

ce ballet.

 He has authored and released delightfully interesting books like "Mallika" 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 and uncharted new dimension in classical Kuchipudi dance.

 

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 Paddavagi, Mushika Vahanam deity to Ganesh temples, Bronze Saibaba deity to Sai Baba temple Eluru, Main deities in Gowri Devi Temple Eluru.

 

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 31 times and still counting,  10 times to the United Kingdom, three times to Canada, and Netherlands, France, Belgium, Sri Lanka, Dubai, Malaysia, and Korea, besides 6 visits to Singapore.

 

Distinguished Positions & Prestige Bestowed: Sri K.V.Satyanarayana hold 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, Sri Ganganamma Vari Devasthanam, and KVS Trust.

He holds the premier designation of Director in Sri Satya Kuchipudi Dance Academy U.S.A. and

Vice President of Sahitya Mandali.

He is the General Secretary of Y.H.M.A.

He is also the Hon'ble President of Sri Ramalayam & Sri Gowri Davi devsthanam and

Program committee member of South Zone Cultural center Thanjavur and

Member West Godavari Cultural Council. 

 

Striving with dynamic zeal to etch the future of Kuchipudi and classical and folk dances on a global canvas, he has achieved commendable success in fulfilling his dream.

He has been touring the United States since 1989, giving performances & teaching at various places.

 

The KVS Award- In dedication to classical Dance & Literature 

His overwhelming desire to promote Kuchipudi in all its classical glory as one of the most brilliant dance forms in India. He has established the KVS Excellence Award on 26th September 2007 to recognize and felicitate eminent Gurus of Kuchipudi Award with Rs.10000/- cash Silver Crown Shawl will present to Awardee with Citation This award will be presented every year as an encouragement to talent and an inspiration to excel for exponents of Kuchipudi KVS Sahitya Puraskaram established to recognize eminent literary persons Award with Rs.5000/- cash Shawl and Citation will present to Awardee this also present every year on the occasion of Telugu New year 

 

A shining star in the glittering galaxy of classical dance he is unequaled in imparting his immense talent to a stream of disciples who consider themselves fortunate to be under his tutelage.

Divinely gifted, infinitely talented and immeasurably admired by his vast following of devoted disciples, Sri K.V Satyanarayana is a Kuchipudi luminary beyond compare, emanating a radiance that shines across the globe.

 

Contact Address:

"Kalaratna" Dr.K.V. Satyanarayana

KVS Bindhavan, Gandhi Nagar

ELURU-534002 A.P. INDIA

PH NO: +91 9848122413 / +91 8985104500 / +91 8812232661

EMAIL: kvsdance@gmail.com

Web:www.kvsatyanarayana.com  /  http://kvsatyanarayana.8m.net  / http://kvsdance.weebly.com/

 

 

 

 

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