Kuchipudi, Kuchipudi Dance , Kuchipudi Dance Academy , Anghaar , Jayarama Rao , Vanashree Rao , Kuchipudi Maestro Jayarama Rao , Padamasree Guru Jayarama Rao

The dance form Kuchipudi developed in what is now known as the state of Andhra Pradesh in southern India.

The technique of Kuchipudi makes use of fast rhythmic footwork and sculpturesque body movements. Stylized mime, using hand gestures and subtle facial expression, is combined with more realistic acting, occasionally including dialogues spoken by the dancers.

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Our aim is to Teach and Propagate Kuchipudi Dance in North India.

The Kuchipudi Dance Academy was founded by Padamasree Guru Jayarama Rao in the year 1973, in Delhi. Besides Training Disciples, The Academy has organised various Dance Festivals and Lecture Demonstrations. The Leading students of the Academy have been performing regularly at prestigious platforms and various Festivals both in India and Abroad.

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Padmashree Guru Jayarama Rao & Vanashree Rao

Kuchipudi Exponents Padmasree & Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardees

Kuchipudi maestro Guru Jayarama Rao and Vanashree Rao ,one of the most celebrated couple of this art form, have dedicated their lives to the study and practice of Kuchipudi dance .

Their duet performances are a striking example of perfection in synchronization and homogeneity in presentation of this rare form of art.

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Awards

• Padmasree to Guru Jayarama Rao, awarded in 2004.

• Sangeet Natak Akademi Award to both .

• Sahitya Kala Parishad Samman, Govt. of NCT, Delhi to both.

• Honoured by Silicon Andhra in SanFarancisco June 2008 for contribution inpropagating Kuchipudi.