Place: Singapore
School/Organization: Nrithya Vibodha
Website: www.nrithyavibodha.com
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Contact:
Email : nrithyavibodha@gmail.com
Phone : +6584021489
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“Nrithya Kala Bhagya Vidushimani” Smt.Sheela Bhavani is an enthusiastic performer and teacher of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam. She has hands on experience of teaching of more than 10 years with more than 350 performances to her credit. Sheela Bhavani is a Well-rounded personality with interests varying from research in Biotechnology (B.Tech in Biotechnology, Masters of Science in Bioprocess engineering) (various research papers presented), hands on thesis/practical work to classical danseuse and teacher (Guinness world record holder). Sheela has completed her kuchipudi Arangetram at the age of 15 under the intensive training from “Sangeeta Natya Sironmani” Guru.Smt.Dr.Anuradha Venkatakrishna, who comes from the lineage of legendary gurus such as Kulapathi kalaratna Shri P.V.G.Krishna Sharma garu and Padmashri Shri Vedantam Satyanarayana Sharma garu.
• Sheela has learnt Bharatanatyam under the guidance of Guru Smt. Chitra Srinivasan (Neyveli) and also continued her learning joinery .
• She Learnt Kuchipudi Simhanandini (2013) under the guidance of Hamsa(kalaratna) awardee Guru Smt.Voleti Rangamani
• She is also blessed to receive six months intensive training from Guru Sri Dandibotla Vaikunta Narayana Murthy Garu Hyderabad,
• She has Participated in Guinness book of world records in December 2010, during the Silicon Andhra Yuvatha Kuchupudi Bavitha under the guidance of Guru Sri Vempati Chinna satyam in Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad and was trained by Guru Sailaja (Hyderabad).
PERFORMANCES
• Sri Sharadambal temple,Bhuvaneshwari temple,Neyveli,
• In the presence of GSE team from South America, in the presence of Sri Bhaskaran, P.J.G Singapore,
National Integration programmes Neyveli
• Brihan Natyanjali, Tanjavoor (2005).
• Annual Convocation of Sri Rama Krishna Sevasamithi Chidambaram natyanjali (2008)
• Tiruvayur Natyanjali Vridhachalam temple Sethiathope
• Cuddalore (District first in 7th class interschool competitions) and (First prize in group folk dance competitions) State level competitions
• Ramakrishna convocation in Ernakulam Kerala
• Hyderabad Saradambal temple
• Ravindra Bharathi Hyderabad were she was felicitated by Dr.C. Narayana Reddy
• Thyagaraja Gana Sabha, Hyderabad
• Brahmos events in Hyderabad
• Group exchange team in the presence of Russian cultural minister in lonavala, Maharashtra
• Beach Festival, Pondicherry
• College inter-festivals and cultural festivals in Hyderabad,
• Chennai, Vishakhapatnam,
• India Lalitha kala thoranam, Hyderabad, 2012.
• Telugu Ugadi Festivals in Dublin Ireland in 2011.
• Singapore Jurong CC IN 2014.
• In Singapore Telugu Samajam.
• In Indian Natyanjali festivals 2020 , where Sheela Bhavani was bestowed the title of “Nrithya kala Bhagya Vidushimani”
• Various performances in Singapore and Malaysia High Commission-2019-2020.
• Numerous online performances to motivate herself during the covid period . Some of Noted Online performances include,
1.Nrithya sanskrithi page Facebook organised by Dr Anjali Mishra, Srilanka
2. Sahitya kalp facebook page organised by Mr Kalpesh of Sahitya kalp
3.Saatwik surya productions and Khairagarh avaaz film theatre .
4. Nrithya Vibodha pvt ltd organised “Vijayadashmi Talks on 25.10.2020.
5. have participated in Aalaya creations page and Pyda International dance festival for Diwali Celebrations.
WORKSHOPS
• Hosted and participated in workshop organised by Guru Smt Annuradha Venkatakrishna Neyveli 2002.
• Participated in 2 weeks workshop organised by Guru Smt. Bala Kondal Rao (Balakka) from Vishakapatnam,in Hyderabad in 2011.
• Hosted and Organised a 1 week workshop at Hyderabad 2012.
• Have organised International Dance and music event to combat the effects of covid during pandemic times
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
• Talks and workshop on Importance of Kuchipudi in 2012 in Hyderabad Private kuchipudi classical dance classes in 2010 and from 2012-2014 in Hyderabad Freelancer Kuchipudi dance trainer in Singapore (2014-present) Teaching of various folk dances and classical fusion dances at school and college level (2004,2006,2008 and 2009).
• Sheela Bhavani is also faculty member of Singapore gandharva fine arts society in Singapore.
• Sheela Bhavani is the founder of Nrithya Vibodha dance institute in promoting kuchipudi and other classical dances.
AWARDS
• First class honours in Kuchipudi Certificate conducted by Potti Sreeramula University Hyderabad (2015).
• Vidushimani (2015)
• Recepient of Guiness book of world records (2018)
• Nrithya kala Bhagya vidushimani (2020)
