Recognition & Testimonial
What People Are Saying
Honors & Recognition
White House Gold Medal, 2018
Member — International Dance Council (CID), 2026
Board Member — Naamghor Association of America
Performances in China, UK, Belgium & Bhutan
White House Gold Medal, 2018
The President's Volunteer Service Award (Gold), presented by the Corporation for National and Community Service in recognition of her work building cultural and educational programs through Nritya Dhwani.
The President's Volunteer Service Award (Gold), presented by the Corporation for National and Community Service in recognition of her work building cultural and educational programs through Nritya Dhwani.
Felicitation — Sangeet Sattra, Guwahati, 2022
Heartfelt felicitation from Sangeet Sattra, pioneer institution of Sattriya culture, honoring her dedication to learning, practicing, and promoting Sattriya Music globally through Nritya Dhwani School of Performing Art. Presented on 2 April 2022 at Sangeet Sattra Auditorium, Chandmari, Guwahati.
Heartfelt felicitation from Sangeet Sattra, pioneer institution of Sattriya culture, honoring her dedication to learning, practicing, and promoting Sattriya Music globally through Nritya Dhwani School of Performing Art. Presented on 2 April 2022 at Sangeet Sattra Auditorium, Chandmari, Guwahati.
Felicitation — Sammilito Sangbadik Mancha, Duliajan, 2022
Honored by the journalists' forum of her hometown Duliajan, Assam, for establishing the first institution for Sattriya culture in the United States, teaching Sankari art to the Indian diaspora, and her service to the Naamghar tradition. Presented on 10 April 2022.
Honored by the journalists' forum of her hometown Duliajan, Assam, for establishing the first institution for Sattriya culture in the United States, teaching Sankari art to the Indian diaspora, and her service to the Naamghar tradition. Presented on 10 April 2022.
Member, International Dance Council (CID), 2026
Confirmed member of the Conseil International de la Danse, the official umbrella organization for all forms of dance, based at UNESCO in Paris. Registration No. 43437.
Confirmed member of the Conseil International de la Danse, the official umbrella organization for all forms of dance, based at UNESCO in Paris. Registration No. 43437.
Testimonials
“This is my first experience learning Sattriya dance, our own Axomia classical dance form. I feel blessed to be learning from Priyadarshini Inman, Priya ba, as I address my beloved guru. She is not only very thorough with the nuances of each step but also help us understand their health benefits. She provides us with supporting videos and reading materials for a comprehensive understanding of Sattriya dance. Priya ba is an exceptional teacher and a pleasure to work with.”
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Dr. Nandita Das
“Guru Priyadarshini Inman is a dedicated artist and educator. Her life‘s mission is to spread the magnificent cultural heritage of eastern India to global audiences. She accomplishes it through curatorial acumen, apprentice learning methodology, and performance research. She is a cultural leader in the greater Charlotte region and a strong collaborator of UNC Charlotte outreach programs.”
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Dr. Kaustavi Sarkar
Associate Professor, Department of Dance, UNC Charlotte
“Priyadarshini is an awesome teacher with a rare mastery over Sattriya, Kathak, and vocal music. Her unique ability to blend the precise footwork of Kathak, the spiritual grace of Sattriya, and the melodic discipline of singing creates a holistic artistic foundation for every student. Thank you, Priyadarshini ji for your coaching and support to Savi!”
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Smita Deshmukh
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