Awards and Recognition Received by Indian Dance Academies

Kalakshetra Foundation, a renowned dance academy in Chennai, was honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2010 for its significant contributions to the field of Indian classical dance.

Nrityagram Dance Village, a contemporary dance institution in Bengaluru, was bestowed with the Padma Shri in 2015 for its innovative approach to dance and its dedication to preserving traditional Indian dance forms.

Kathak Kendra, a renowned Kathak dance institution in Delhi, was recognized with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1962 for its outstanding contributions to the promotion and preservation of Kathak dance.

Odissi Research Centre, a prominent Odissi dance institution in Bhubaneswar, was presented with the Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award in 2002 for its efforts in promoting communal harmony and national integration through dance.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, a renowned cultural and educational institution with branches across India, was honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2018 for its significant contributions to the promotion of Indian culture, including dance.

Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya, a renowned Kathak dance institution in Mumbai, was bestowed with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2006 for its dedication to preserving and promoting Kathak dance.

Sadhana Dance Academy, a prominent Bharatanatyam dance institution in Chennai, was honored with the Padma Shri in 2004 for its contributions to the field of classical Indian dance.

Shiamak Davar Dance Company, a contemporary dance institution founded by Shiamak Davar, was recognized with the Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award in 2010 for its efforts in promoting communal harmony and national integration through dance.

Kathak Kendra, a renowned Kathak dance institution in Delhi, was bestowed with the Padma Bhushan in 2014 for its significant contributions to the promotion and preservation of Kathak dance.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, a renowned cultural and educational institution with branches across India, was honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2018 for its significant contributions to the promotion of Indian culture, including dance.

Odissi Research Centre, a prominent Odissi dance institution in Bhubaneswar, was recognized with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1982 for its outstanding contributions to the field of Odissi dance.

Kalakshetra Foundation, a renowned dance academy in Chennai, was presented with the Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award in 2014 for its efforts in promoting communal harmony and national integration through dance.

Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya, a renowned Kathak dance institution in Mumbai, was honored with the Padma Shri in 2020 for its contributions to the field of classical Indian dance.

Kathak Kendra, a renowned Kathak dance institution in Delhi, was bestowed with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2012 for its dedication to preserving and promoting Kathak dance.

Shiamak Davar Dance Company, a contemporary dance institution founded by Shiamak Davar, was recognized with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2016 for its outstanding contributions to the field of contemporary dance.