NATYAKALA VISARADA K.V.SATYANARAYANA

Karothi Venkata Satyanarayana    

Educational Qualifications- B.Com    

Style of Dance       Kuchipudi

Gurus   Bharthakalaprpoorna Sri Korada Narashimha Rao

              Padmabhushan Dr.Vampati Chinna Satyam

              Kulapathi Sri Vadhantham Prahalada Sarma

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

Institution Started in USA     Sr Satya Kuchipudi Acdemy 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. Sataynarayana, has been adorned with titles and priceless decorations for his unparalleled talent and performances

Titles "NATYAKALAVISARADA" by Pravasandra Navya Kala Parished Khargapur

                "KALASWATHI" by Young Men‘s Hindu Association Eluru

                "ADHARSHA KALA MURTHY" by Adarsha Kala Niketan Vijayawada

                "Natyakala Thapasvi" by North Texes Telugu Association USA.

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

Awards:     A.P.State "Kalaratana" Hamsa Awaed in 2009

                   A.P.State  Visista Sava Puraskaram  in 2008

                   Certificate of Appreciation by government West Godavari District 2004

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

                   Bharthamumi Award for best choreography film Sruthulayalu 1988

                   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   

                  "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                   

                  "Swarana Kankanam" by Krishna Mahosthav committee Machilipatanam        

                  "Samikya Bharati Gowrav Satkar" Award by Delhi Telugu Academy

"Asthana Natyacharya" for the Sri Laskhmi 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

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 , Kalasagar Chennai,

International Hindu School Varanasi, Abinaya dance Academy Mumbai ,

Children's Film Society Visakapatanam, Sri kala sagar Guntur,

BHEL, ABVP Hydrabad , 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 Visakapatam,

Kammam and Eluru, Jaycees, Rotary club,BHPV,

Coramandal 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 Hydrabad, 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,

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 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 Bhakatha 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 ,

Euro Telugu association Birmingham, U.K 2009,

Telugu cultural Association Toronto Canada,

Telugu Association Singapore, Telugu Samajam Singapore 2010,

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

Sri Lakshmi Narayana Devasthanam Youngstown.

Austin Telugu Association Austin 2011 

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 with 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 Indian Republic at Bangalore .

Smt. Renuka Chowdary, Central Minister at Nizamabad-

 Sri P Upendra, Central Minister for Indian Republic

Sri GVG Krishnamurthy, Joint Election Commissioner.

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

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

Dr. K. Rosaiah, Minister for Andhra Pradesh,

 Dr.Geeta Reddy Minister for Andhra Pradesh,

Sri Mandali Buddaparasad, Minister for Andhra Pradesh,

Sri Nadikuditi Narashmha 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  

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 Gnapeet Awardee

Sri Dharmavarpu Subrahmnayam, 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 Bharghav IAS, Commissioner A.P. Information Center New Delhi

Dr.Challappa IAS, Principle 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 Venkatewswara 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. Ajali 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 Doordarsan.

He was directed and produced "Amukthamalayada" tele serial for Sri Venkateswra 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, 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 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  Mahamad Kuli Kutub Shah & Bhagamati whose name was given city Hyderabad.

As 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 inter collegiate 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 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, 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 Padmi 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 honoured to teach the great dancer herself, a few items of Kuchipudi. Smt Padmini had 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 honour of KVS, organized by the Jaycees Club.

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 Casette 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 Tirumal 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 dance 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 knows 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 has 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.

Devotinal Service: He was 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 23 times and still counting,  6 times to the United Kingdom, twice to Canada, and Netherlands, France, Belgium, Sri Lanka. Dubai 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 Thanajavur 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

His overwhelming desire to promote Kuchipudi in all its classical glory as one of the most brilliant dance forms in India, Sri KVS has established the " KVS Award" on 26th September 2007, to recognize and felicitate eminent Gurus of Kuchipudi. The institution of this award is a memorable landmark in his illustrious life, the occasion being the day on which day he celebrated his 50th birthday. This award will be presented every year, as an encouragement to talent and an inspiration to excel for exponents of Kuchipudi.

KVS Kalakshetra: His life ambition is to establish a Music and Dance college. A.P. Government allotted 1Acar site to his KVS truest at Eluru and Hon'ble Chief Minister Dr.Y.S.Rajasekar Reddy inaugurated. Kalaksetra construction will be complied by September 2012

 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:

Natyakalavisarada K.V. Satyanarayana

KVS Bindhavan, Gandhi Nagar

ELURU-534002 A.P. INDIA

PH NO 91 9848122413 / 91 8812232661

EMAIL: kvsdance@hotmail.com/ kvsdance@gmail.com

Web:kvsdance.8m.com

in kuchipudi dance stylein the begining, men only perform the  lady cherctors.

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