Place: Bangalore
School/Organization: Nritta Nritya Natya
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Contact:
Email : rakhikamani.kuchipudi@gmail.com
Phone : +91 9886028130
Profile and pictures posted with permission from the artist:
Rakhi
has been learning Kuchipudi from the age of 4 under prominent Gurus/mentors
Nanthencode Vinayachandran & Guru V Mythili. She also has her basics in
Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam. She is the recipient of scholarship from Center
for Cultural Resource & Training (CCRT) India for the continued learning
and research in the field of Kuchipudi. She is unique in her presentation,
abhinaya and usage of the brass pot and plate which shows the artist’s elevated
level to the heaven
She mentors kids and ladies in Bangalore to master the art form of Kuchipudi at “Nritta Nritya Natya”. She also holds a ‘Ganabhooshanam’ diploma in Carnatic Music from Swati Thirunal Music College, Kerala
She has performed on various
stages and occasions including:
Nishagandhi festival – Trivandrum, Kerala,
Corporate events,
Attukal temple annual festival,
Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Navaratri
festival - Trivandrum,
Sai Nrityotsav - Bangalore,
International Dance Alley (IDA) Fest,
Kalpashree Natyanjali 2017 – Mysore,
Shrishti World Dance, Drama & Music
Festival 2017
She has also been part of the judging panel for Bharatanatyam & Kuchipudi in Kerala School Youth Festivals. She has received the title “Kalathilakam” multiple times based on her performances in Kerala. She is being presented “Nritya Kala Vidushi” award by IDA at Kannur and “Natya Varshini” title by Kalpasheree Performing Arts Center.
By profession Rakhi is into the
IT industry for the last 11 years and a classical dancer by passion.
