Place: Singapore
School/Organization:
Website:
Videos: http://bit.ly/kuchipudi
Contact:
Email : bhavani.vijay@gmail.com
Phone : (65) 83088960
Profile & pictures posted with permission from the artist
Lakshmi Bhavani is a perfomer, teacher, and follower of the Indian Classical Dance form – Kuchipudi with over 15 yrs of experience in training aspiring students in this beautiful dance form.
Education
and Training in Kuchipudi Dance
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Master
of Performing Arts (Kuchipudi Dance)
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1995-1997
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Trained
under Sri Mahankali Mohan garu
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Hyderabad
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1990-95
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Trained
under Sri Chinta Adinarayana Sarma garu
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Hyderabad
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1988-90
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Trained
under Sri Vempati Chinna Satyam garu
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Hyderabad
(Kuchipudi Art Academy)
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1980-81
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Performance and Awards
Has given many performances in different Indian cities under the auspices of
cultural organizations such as: Sangeet Natak Academy, Kinnera Arts, Sri Siddhendra
Kalakshetram – Kuchipudi, Ujwala Kala Samithi, and so on. Has performed
in programmes for Doordarshan, the state run TV channel in India.
Received
Natya Mayuri Award from Kinnera Arts Association Hyderabad, and certificates
of appreciation from various Dance institutions.
Performed
at the 2nd International Convention of Kuchipudi Dance, Hyderabad (Gachibowli Stadium) organized by
Silicon Andhra Association in December, 2010. This performance of 2800
participants - students and Gurus - from all over the world has been added to
the Guinness Book of World Records
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Albums and Publications
Is a keen dance critic and reviewer and has written several review articles on
dance performances for the Deccan Chronicle daily in Hyderabad.
Has produced an online video album called Kuchipudi Natya Swayambodhini, a self
learning video series on the basics Steps and Jatis Students can learn Kuchipudi basic steps
without the direct guidance of a Guru/Teacher, by using this video series., http://bit.ly/kuchipudi
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