Born in the traditional KUCHIPUDI DANCE family of PASUMARTHI. Initiated in the art of Kuchipudi dance by the family and later under the tutelage of Guru Vedantam Parvatesam and Guru Venpati Chinna Satyam.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
» Diploma in Bharatanatyam, Kalashetra Foundation, Chennai, under the tutelage of great Guru Smt Rukhmini Devi Arundale. » Proficient in CARNATIC MUSIC and MRUDANGAM.
AWARDS
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NATYA KALADHARA. "Sravani" a classical and musical cultural organization of Hyderabad, honored in commemoration of completing Twenty Five Years' of teaching on dated 10 June 1997.
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GOLD MEDAL - At "The Second World Telugu Conference" held at Kaula-Lampur. Malaysia in appreciation of our student's performance in 1982.
VISITS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
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Performed in the countries like USA, Canada, Singapore & Malaysia.
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Gave lecture demonstrations at the prestigious Universities of Michigan & Wesleyan (USA).
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Given the valuable various lecture demonstrations at many Government Institutions.
AS A CHOREOGRAPHER AND DIRECTOR
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GAJANANEEYAM : A one of its kind dance ballet, premiered on dated 11 March 1999 at Ravindra Bharathi Hyderabad.
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SRI RAMKATHA SARAM : Presented in connection with the Silver Jubilee celebration of the University of Hyderabad on dated 10 February, 2000 at Shilparamam (crafts village).
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SASIREKHA PARINAYSAM : On the occasion of anniversary of 'RASA' on dated 25 February 2001 at Ravindra Bharathu, Hyderabad.
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LIVING LEGENDS OF KUCHIPUDI : Presented in THE MILLENNIUM FESTIVAL conducted by the Dept. of Tourism & Culture, Govt. of A.P. on dated 30th Dec. 1999 at Necklace Road, Hyderabad.
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NARAKASURA SAMHARAM : Presented on the grand finale of 'THE FESTIVAL OF ANDHRA PRADESH' under the Dept. of Tourism & Culture Govt. of A.P., on dated 7th Nov 1999 at Necklace Road, Hyderabad.
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NAVADURGVILASAM : A Ballet presented on the Mother Goddess in her 9 avatars, under Dept. of tourism & Culture, Govt. of A.P and dated 19 Dec. 1999 at shilparamam (crafts village). Hyderabad.
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GREATNESS OF OUR MOTHERLAND : Presented on the eye of the golden jubilee celebrations of India's independence in August 1997.
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SIVA LELLA : Presented in connection with Sarojini Naidu Memorial Lecture in presence of the then Union Minister Ms. Margaret Alwa in Feb. 1994.
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RASA VILASAM : A dance production based on 'Saptana Tharanga' on behalf of S.N. School University of Hyderabad on dated 11 Nov. 1994 at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad.
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ASHTNVIDHA NAYIKA : A dance production based on the NAYAKA and NAYIKA classification on behalf of S.N School, University of Hyderabad, 2004 at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad.
AS A PERFORMER
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Given Varied and numerous performances at distinguished occasions.
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Reputation In prominent female roles as 'Bhama Kalapam' also.
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Performed many prominent roles under the renowned Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam's Ballets, as Narada, Shiva and other main roles.
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Under the late Guru Rukhmini Devi Arundale, performed and visited many countries around the world, in her Dance Ballets.
GURU
P. Ramalinga Sastry 339, Gulmohar Park, Seri Lingampally, Hyderabad - 500019 (AP) INDIA.
