Satyaradhana Institute of Performing Arts

ng in Bharta Natyam under the noted Guru Madhyastha of Mangalore and Guru Radhakrishnan of Trichy. University of Baroda he was privileged to study under several eminent teachers Guru Kubernath Tanjorkar, Guru Smt. C.V.Chandrasekhar , Guru Pradeep Baruah, an dGuru Mrs.Nargis. Dr. Barboza went on to earn Bachelor and Master degrees in Dance (Bharata Natyam) as well as a PhD in Performing Arts (Bharata Natyam) from the M. S. University of Baroda. His Doctoral dissertation was published as a book, Christianity In Indian Dance Forms, in1990. Degrees in Philosophy and Theology gave an added impetus to his scholarly pursuits.Recognition and appreciation have followed in his footsteps, including the Singaraman iAward (Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai, 1980), The Indianand World Arts & Crafts Award(New Delhi, 1985), The Amalodbhavi Art Academy Award (Eluru 1989), Kalai MaghalSabha Gold Medal (Chenai, 1995), Kala Ratna (KonkanTaram, Mumbai, 1995),Maharashtra Kala Niketan Dance Award (Mumbai, 1996), and Nrityasudarshan (LoyolaArt Academy, 1999). He is one of the Bharata Natyam artists approved by the ICCR to represent and lead Cultural delegations abroad for the Govt. of India.Dr. Barboza has the unique distinction of being the
only dancer worldwide who gives full recitals on both Hindu and Christian themes. His creative presentations include imaginative and innovative dance recitals,dance ballets, audio-visuals and VHS videos.Dr Barboza has numerous research articles and papers to his credit. He writes for both Indian and foreign journals and lectures at various institutes as well. He has to his credit over 1000 performances given in 25 countries. He has also documented and produced eight Video-films on his innovations. He is acclaimed by critics and writers as an artiste of the highest caliber, truly dedicated to his call.
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