M. Kantha Rao

Academic Qualification

  • Degree-BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)
  • P.G-M.P.A (Master of Performing Arts in Kuchipudi Dance) M.A
  • Kalapraveshika certificate in Kuchipudi
  • Kathak Dance Certificate
  • Traditional Folk Dances experiences since 25 years
  • Certificate in Kuchipudi Dance

Gurus

  • P.V.G Krishna Sharma Garu
  • Uma Ramarao Garu
  • Pasumarthi Sheshu Babu Garu
  • Bhagavatula Sethu Ram Garu
  • Alekhya Panjala Garu
  • Vanaja Uday Garu
  • Ratnasri Sudhakar Garu
  • R.Gopal Rao Garu
  • A.Y Giri Garu

Awards

  • Sankranthi Vishistha Puraskaram-2013 from Vyshnavi Arts Theatres
  • Natya Kovinda from Surabhi Atrs Academy in 2014
  • Best Judgement Award in 2016 from Alekhya Arts Academy

Academic Qualification

  • Participated in Kuchipudi World Records 4 times
  • Worked in Private schools
  • Part time dance teacher since 20 years
  • Performed as Shiva, Basmasura, Mahisasura & Hiranya Kashyapa and Baghridha etc.
  • Training in Kuchipudi dance so many students since 15 to 20 years
  • Performed programmes in Ravindra harathi, Shilparamam, Thyagarayagana Sanha, Sundarayya Kalanilyam, Art Gallery etc.
  • Performed in toher states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala etc.
  • Presently working as Kuchipudui Dance Teacher in Govt. Annamacharya Music & Dance College, Old City, Hyderabad, outsourcing scale since 6 years