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Smt. Santoshi Madhuri Gonae is a highly respected Kuchipudi classical dancer, teacher, and the founder of NatyaShikara Dance School in the Dallas North Metro area. With a deep passion for Kuchipudi, she has honed her craft under the guidance of distinguished exponents in the field. Her dedication to the art form is rooted in her early training, beginning at the age of 7 under the esteemed Guru Sri Surya Prakash Rao, a direct disciple of the legendary Padma Bhushan Sri Vempati Chinna Satyam Garu, the founding father of Kuchipudi.

Smt. Gonae's performance career includes distinguished stages such as temples, Tyagaraja Ganasabha, and Ravindra Bharati in Hyderabad, as well as performing in front of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. With over a decade of experience performing in the USA, she has become a prominent local talent. As a teacher, she has been imparting her knowledge for the past 11 years, training students of all ages, from 5 years old to adults. Her dance school, NatyaShikara, reflects her commitment to nurturing the next generation of dancers with a kid-friendly, inspiring approach.

Her choreography skills have also been widely appreciated, with her 2024 Ganesha Jananam skit receiving significant acclaim. Through her dedication to Kuchipudi, she continues to inspire and educate dancers, sharing the beauty and grace of this classical art form with the world.

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