UoH faculty’s Kuchipudi workshop in Canada

Nrityalayam, a Kuchipudi Dance Institute run by Sudha Vemuri and Teluguvahini, a literary cultural organisation of Toronto, Canada came together to conduct Nrityavahini, a three-week long intensive Kuchipudi workshop by Prof. Aruna Bhikshu, Department of Dance, Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication, University of Hyderabad (UoH) recently.

The sixteen participants of the workshop were mainly beginners and new comers to the field of dance. The group also included Canadian citizens from different lineages like Telugu speaking, Bengalis, and Sri Lankans. Basically, it was catering the Telugu dance form to various cultural and lingual groups.

The valedictory function showcased a three-and-half-hours performance of traditional Kuchipudi repertoire with solos and duet passed which received a standing ovation from audience.

Deepika Damerla, Member of Parliament, Canada and Deenababu, Board Member, Silicon Andhra were attended the event and lauded the performance of the team. The performance was dedicated to the Guru of Prof. Aruna Bhikshu and Sudha Vemuri, Late Yeleswarapu Surya Prakasa Sarma.