ABOUTThe Artist

Megha P Rao
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As an accomplished and dedicated artist of Bharatanatyam, a celebrated Indian classical dance form, Megha has over two decades of experience both as a performer and as a teacher. She is a Graded Doordarshan Artist and currently serving as the Board of Directors of Downtown Bentonville Inc. and is Selected for inclusion on the Arkansas Arts On Tour (AOT) and  Arts in Education (AIE) Rosters. Over the past decade, Megha has captivated the hearts of audiences across the Central U.S at multiple venues.

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Discover Megha's Artistic LegacyAccomplishments

1000+ dance performances across India and the US
  • Nrityotsav in Mumbai, India
  • West Bengal Tourism Festival in Calcutta, India
  • Pallavothsav in Mysore, India
  • Navaraspur Utsav in Bijapur, India
  • Hampi Utsav, India Fest – Little Rock, AR
  • 21st TANA Conference St louis, MO
  • Sammilana 2023 in Houston,TX
  • Margazhi Nrityothsava 2023 in Chennai, India & – NAVIKA in Austin, TX
Dhirana Academy for Indian Classical Dance
  • Established Dhirana Academy for Indian Classical Dance which trains 100+ students and creates opportunities for them to perform and also exposes them to various learning  pportunities such as dance workshops, dance competitions, events. Also graduates senior disciples through Arangetram.
  • Since 2017 Dhirana Academy organizes an annual event ‘Pradashana’ for young students to have the experience .
In United States
  • She has been appointed as an Ambassador of Good Will by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, representing the spirit of an Arkansas traveler.
  • Recepient of grant from Artists 360, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance, with generous support from the Walton Family Foundation.
  • Collaborated with Trike Theatre and Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation to create an original adaptation of the well-known story, The Jungle Book mixed with theatrical storytelling and classical Indian dance.
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Discover Megha's Artistic LegacyAwards & Honors

AWARDS
  • Natya Rani Shantala Award by kadamba Sainya Kannada Sanghatane
  • Award of Excellence in Entertainment for Stage Performances 2015 – Tamil Community, Northwest Arkansas, USA
  • Rajyothsava Prashasthi awarded by Jilla Kannada Sahitya Parishat an organization promoting art and culture in Karnataka
  • Aryabhata Award 2006 by Aryabhatta Cultural Organizations Bengaluru
  • Karnataka State IMA Cultural Award 2003 as part of 69th state medical conference
  • Ugadi Puraskar 2004 by Chaitanya Balaga, Mandya which promotes social and cultural development in Mandya Karnataka India
HONORS
  • Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has authorized and commissioned Vidushi Megha Rao, an Arkansas traveler, to serve as an Ambassador of Good Will.
  • Karavali Samskruthika Sangha Mandya honored Ms Rao as part of Vasantotsav 2004
  • Shiv Sena Karnataka Mandya District honored Ms Rao with Puruskrita Pratibhe -2001
  • Sri Ranjini Kalavedhike Mandya –Ugadi Puraskar 2003
  • Chaitanya Balaga 2006
  • Prathiba Sanje 2005 – Akhila Karnataka Karavali Samskrithika Vokutta Kannada Bharati-2006
  • Mandya zilla Brahmana Sabha 2002
  • Gurudev Academy of Fine Arts
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