Sandip Soparrkar wins a National Award

Ace choreographer Sandip Soparrkar who is famous for Ballroom dance is on cloud nine. He has received the National Excellence Award by the Government.

Soparrkar is extremely humbled to receive this honour as it’s the first time that a western dancer has been felicitated with it. This is his second National Award after the National Achievement Award in 2014, so he is doubly happy.

Politico Mani Shankar Aiyar gave the Ashok Stambh trophy, a bronze medal and a certificate to the dancer-choreographer. Sandip says, “He has keen interest in art and has told me that I’ve done a good job.”

Sandip says that the responsibility has increased with this honour. “Our country has always been supportive of traditional dance, and in the past few years, we have opened up to different forms as well. We are not only welcoming international dancers, but have also been showcasing our art in foreign countries. Today, ballroom dancing has become popular too. An award of this stature puts a lot of responsibility on me to make sure I keep the authenticity of international dances alive in the country,” he signs off.

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