Welcome to the 2026 FINAL stage of the American Natya Idol Competition. We are excited to bring this amazing meeting point of incredible talent from across the USA. We are trying to highlight the dance talents of the graceful, hard-working, and dedicated little teen Youth and more experienced artists. We promise to bring judges from different cities, regions, and countries to your city. We promise to keep honesty and integrity in support of true talent, which will brighten minds and bring joy to our ancient art from the Indian subcontinent into the great plains, the mountains, and the coasts of the United States of America. We have allowed you to register in the city of your choice. More than 450 participants entered this fantastic competition.
Everyone must register an "RSVP" through the FeatsClub app for Finals. Or by sending an email to natyaidol2017@gmail.com Please register before 8th June 5:00 PM CST.
You may keep the music used in the Regionals or send new music you choose before June 19th, 7 pm CST.
We will not be accepting anyone into the Finals after this deadline.
314-397-5278 (((CST 10 AM - 4 PM)))
314-546-9473 (((CST 4 PM - 8 PM)))
natyaidol2017@gmail.com (Office)
at Clayton High School Auditorium, #1 Mark Twain Circle, Saint Louis, MO 63105
CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNERS OF
1st place
180
2nd place
179
3rd place
172
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394
2nd place
393
3rd place
353
1st place
502
2nd place
466
3rd place
424
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333
2nd place
332
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310
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255
2nd place
230
3rd place (Tie)
227
1st place
366
2nd place
332
3rd place
316
Clayton High School Auditorium, 1 Mark Twain Circle, Saint Louis, MO 63105
Other Cities - Main Theater
Vocal by Sapthaka Upadhya
Nisha Maguluru
Sapna Bhat
Prathibha Prahlad
Dr. Padmini Shreedhar
Vocal by Preethika
Intermediate, Advanced, Senior
Siya Girivaru - Velane
Guru Asha Gopal
Hema Rajagopalan
Junior, Adults, Junior Groups
Padmashri Pratibha Prahlad
Soorya Kathak School
Students of Asha Gopal
Asha Adiga, Chicago
Archana Upakama
Soorya Kathak School
2024 American Natya Kala Conference
Celebrating Cultural Legacy of Indian Dance in USA
Navigating the Path of Classical Dance in America
In Indian and American Art Forms
A Contribution of Different Dance Styles from East and West
A scholarly remark on the conference
This is an East Indian Classical Dance Festival conducted to bring awareness of rich classical dances from Indian subcontinent. This platform is open to all artists from all over the World. This normally happens in Spring every year.
We have presented this festival with the support of patrons of Greater Saint Louis city, Missouri Arts Council, Regional Arts Commission, businesses, and many foundations.
The most important support comes from the students and parents of Soorya Dance and Music School.
Come and join us to spread the essence of ancient art forms of humanity.
A not-for-profit organization – devoted to Classical Dance, Music, and Theater from India - Presents
At HTCC Auditorium, 725 Weidman Rd, Manchester, MO 63011
6:30 PM - Bharathanatyam by Guru Prasanna Kasthuri with live music
6:30 PM – AshtaLakshmi - Dance Drama by Soorya Bharathanatyam School
7:30 PM – Ganesha – Dance Drama by Three Aksha Dance Company
3:00 PM – Pibare Rama Rasam – Dance Drama by Ellora Performing Arts, Dallas
4:30 PM – Parvati Kalyan – Kathak Dance Drama – Soorya Kathak School
Board of Trustees
Soorya Performing Arts
This event is supported by the Missouri Arts Council, a state Agency of Missouri
A great success. Thank you all.
Keep free the date to watch - "SAMARPAN" Mega Production ON AUGUST 13TH 2022
Thank you for supporting art, artists of
NATYA - North American Testing for Young Artists is an independent group of highly acclaimed Gurus of Indian performing arts, who test and certify the quality of Indian classical performing arts through several levels of tests and exams. NATYA focuses on classical Indian dances only. Our aim is to create a trustworthy system to recognize and measure the artistic ability of a classical Indian dance student through well-defined parameters of excellence. Our certification's main goal is to provide a student an authentication to his or her knowledge by a panel of eminent artists. Such recognition will boost their respect in the field and also could be used as a step stone to access more performances, productions across the country.
What sets us apart from other commercial dance schools and companies is our commitment to an honest analysis of performing arts from India and help students to achieve perfection. Students will be encouraged to study both theory and practical aspects of Indian Classical Dance. Our aim is to bring an affordable way to qualification close to their cities. Through testing, we aim to bring light on the achievements of students, irrespective of their arangetrams or any personal performances. Our advanced exams are beyond arangetram level.
We believe Indian Diaspora in North America has brought in great minds from India – not only in Science and Engineering – but also in Indian performing arts. Our model of exams depends on such knowledge pool available in USA. We will invite important Gurus from India for guidance. Our goal is to become self-sufficient in quality controlling of classical dance through artists living in USA. Setting up a home grown examination system is better for the community of USA based artists.
The judges for exams will be selected by experts in the field. Any dance teacher, Guru or instructor may apply to become a judge. Any dance school may apply to become a center for exam. We would extend our support to all partners of Indian performing art. Our aim is to be truthful to the rules of aesthetics, geometry, grace, literature, history and principles of real time dance productions.
Headquartered in Ballwin, MO, USA, we offer exams in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, New Jersey, Detroit, Atlanta, Cincinnati, San Antonio, Houston, San Jose.
A not-for-profit organization – devoted to Classical Dance, Music, and Theater from India - Presents
From June 15th 2017 6PM - 10PM; 16th 4PM - 10 PM; 17th 2 PM - 8 PM.
Competitions held in the morning from 8:30 - 1:30 PM In the music building.
NATYA - North American Testing for Young Artists is an independent group of highly acclaimed Gurus of Indian performing arts, who test and certify the quality of Indian classical performing arts through several levels of tests and exams. NATYA focuses on classical Indian dances only. Our aim is to create a trustworthy system to recognize and measure the artistic ability of a classical Indian dance student through well-defined parameters of excellence. Our certification's main goal is to provide a student an authentication to his or her knowledge by a panel of eminent artists. Such recognition will boost their respect in the field and also could be used as a step stone to access more performances, productions across the country.
What sets us apart from other commercial dance schools and companies is our commitment to an honest analysis of performing arts from India and help students to achieve perfection. Students will be encouraged to study both theory and practical aspects of Indian Classical Dance. Our aim is to bring an affordable way to qualification close to their cities. Through testing, we aim to bring light on the achievements of students, irrespective of their arangetrams or any personal performances. Our advanced exams are beyond arangetram level.
We believe Indian Diaspora in North America has brought in great minds from India – not only in Science and Engineering – but also in Indian performing arts. Our model of exams depends on such knowledge pool available in USA. We will invite important Gurus from India for guidance. Our goal is to become self-sufficient in quality controlling of classical dance through artists living in USA. Setting up a home grown examination system is better for the community of USA based artists.
The judges for exams will be selected by experts in the field. Any dance teacher, Guru or instructor may apply to become a judge. Any dance school may apply to become a center for exam. We would extend our support to all partners of Indian performing art. Our aim is to be truthful to the rules of aesthetics, geometry, grace, literature, history and principles of real time dance productions.
Headquartered in Ballwin, MO, USA, we offer exams in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, New Jersey, Detroit, Atlanta, Cincinnati, San Antonio, Houston, San Jose.
A not-for-profit organization – devoted to Classical Dance, Music, and Theater from India - Presents
9th American Natya festival brings the best of Indian classical dances. This year, it is presenting only Dance Dramas. This is the very first time such an event is occurring in the country.
We will be presenting 12 major dance drama productions, lasting 60 - 70 minutes each, spanning themes across mythology, history and social issues. Each dance drama reflects the story of humanity
We are pleased to announce this year's Life Time Achievement awards to the following great Gurus.
The award includes $1000, a title plaque and a shawl. Please join us celebrating their knowledge and contribution to America's cultural fabric.
American Natya Idol classical dance competition thrives to achieve excellence in dance. It is a wonderful platform to showcase one's abilities and get judged and a feedback for further improvement.Great gurus would be sitting as judges and bless every child, participant with their insights and comments to achieve such excellence. It is also provides future performance opportunities for not only winners, but to all talented dancers.
Congratulations to all participants
1st place
85
2nd place
83
3rd place
82
1st place
84
2nd place
82
3rd place
79
1st place
86
2nd place
85
2nd place
84
Here is the results of all participants. We hope this ananlysis of their art form would help them to better their art form. Please use this as a feedback information to improve.
