Thursday 22 March 2012

Kuchipudi

The dance originated in Andhra Pradesh, Krishna District. This sacred dance was passed over the 'parampara' chain (from teachers to students), performed exclusively by  Bhramins of Kuchelapuram village.

Kuchipudi is blended with the art of dance, energetic jumps, sensible play of eyes and above all quick and skilled motions. A kuchipudi dancer, in addition to all, require thorough mastery of 'abhinaya' (miming). Some of the famous kuchipudi dancers are Archana Raja, Varsha Uma, R. Uma, Subhiksha and Varsha.

Kuchipudi by Pratheeksha Kashi




Hema Malini, actress of bygone years in Kuchipudi  

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