Abhinaya Kuchipudi

What an incredible Kuchipudi Summer Workshop! 🙏✨

A heartfelt thank you to Hari Ramurthy Garu and his student and assistant, Subbaraju, for organizing and conducting such an inspiring workshop. Their dedication, expertise, and passion made this a truly enriching learning experience for everyone.

It was wonderful to witness the AKDA students grow throughout the workshop and present such beautiful performances at the concluding event..

Thank you once again, Hari Ramurthy Garu and Subbaraju, for sharing your artistry, preserving this beautiful tradition, and inspiring the next generation of Kuchipudi dancers. 🙏💐

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Abhinaya Kuchipudi Dance Academy is pleased to present our Kuchipudi Chamber Concert—an evening celebrating the dedication, growth, and artistry of our workshop students.

Under the guidance of Guru Hari Ram Murthy (Hari Master), students will present the techniques, choreography, and performance skills they have developed throughout the workshop. The evening will also feature a special performance by Mr. Raju, senior disciple of Hari Master.

📅 Monday, July 6
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

We look forward to a memorable evening celebrating the beauty of Kuchipudi and the accomplishments of our students.

So proud of all of our performers for the dedication, hard work, and passion they brought to the stage. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us and made Natya Pushpanjali such a special evening.

Srinidhi Talamanchi is a Neuroscience major at Trinity University pursuing a career in medicine. She began dancing at AKDA at the age of five and has continued to grow her passion for the art form ever since. From completing her Rangapravesam to performing internationally through UNESCO & events, dance has remained an integral part of her life and identity. At Trinity, she is involved in both the competitive Indian fusion dance team and the hip-hop dance team, allowing her to expand her love for dance across multiple styles and communities. No matter where life takes her, dance will always remain one of the strongest sources of joy, discipline, and connection in her life.

Amulya Gowthavaram is a rising sophomore at The University of Texas at Dallas currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science. She began learning Kuchipudi at the age of nine and joined AKDA as a student in 2021. Joining AKDA has allowed her to expand her skills and become a better dancer. Throughout her life, Kuchipudi has taught her to be more expressive and confident both on and offstage, and has made her a more well-rounded individual overall. Outside of dance, her other hobbies include painting, gardening, and playing music.

Sneha Maram is a rising Senior at the University of Texas at Dallas studying computer science with a minor in design, pursuing a career in UX design. She has been a part of Abhinaya Kuchipudi Dance Academy since she was only 5 years old and has continued to learn and teach dance throughout college. Sneha has choreographed several performances and enjoys teaching weekly alongside Smt. Kalyani Avula. In August of 2023 she completed her Rangapravesam, marking a shift in her dance journey. Since then she has travelled to Bali, Sri Lanka, and India with AKDA to perform. Sneha accredits much of her discipline, mental strength and perseverance to the teachings of AKDA and looks forward to continue Kuchipudi throughout her life journey.

Sannuta Manda is a rising senior in high school pursuing an interest in business who began her dance journey at the age of 5 along with Carnatic music. She joined AKDA in 2017 and grew as a dancer by participating in multiple performances and international trips in Greece, Sri Lanka, and India. She was able to perform in various temples, including in Ayodhya. To showcase her growth as a dancer, she is doing her Rangapravesam in 2027 after her last year in high school. Kuchipudi has been one of her dedicated interests since her childhood, representing her enthusiasm and perseverance she has gained through this hobby. Those lessons will stay with her in terms of continuing in Kuchipudi, and her growing professional goals.