Abhinaya Tharangini - Academy of Kuchipudi Dance

Abhinaya Tharangini Academy of Kuchipudi Dance celebrated its 17th Anniversary through beautiful dance performances by its students on June 9, 2024 at Light Ridge High School Auditorium, Aldie, VA.

Few glimpses!

Photo Credit: Siva Sottallu Photography

Students of Abhinaya Tharangini - Academy of Kuchipudi Dance, will be presenting a showcase of Kuchipudi dances at its 17th Annual Dance Recital on June 9th @ 2:30pm! All are welcome!

Please see the invitation for complete details.

Art Credits: Lalitha Kuchipudi ( Student of Abhinaya Tharangini)

Abhinaya Tharangini Students had a wonderful time performing at Fiesta Asia 2024 Central stage in DC.

Few Glimpses!

PC: Kavitha Daggu

Abhinaya Tharangini - Academy of Kuchipudi Dance Students participated in Ugadi Cultural Celebrations this past weekend at two local temples and presented Kuchipudi art form.

Trisha Kamdar @ SV Lotus Temple, VA
Manya Mamidi & Nalini Boddapati @ SSVT, MD

Thanking organizers at both temples for this lovely opportunity!

PC: Anju Boddapati, Neelima Kamdar

Abhinaya Tharangini - Academy of Kuchipudi Dance is very proud of students Trisha Kamdar and Gayatri Meduri, who won 3rd and 2nd places in senior and intermediate age groups, for their amazing Kuchipudi performances at the regional classical American Natya Idol competition.

Congratulations Trisha & Gayatri!!

PC: Neelima Kamdar, Meduri family.

Abhinaya Tharangini - Academy of Kuchipudi Dance students offered Nritya Seva to Lord Shiva on the blessed occasion of Maha Shivaratri at SSVT MD.

Few Glimpses!

PC: Sunitha Todupunuri
Kavita Etta

Abhinaya Tharangini - Academy of Kuchipudi Dance Students, Nandini & Sahasra performed beautifully at the Murugan Temple of North America, on the occasion of Skanda Shashti Dance festival on Nov 18, 2023. So proud of you girls!

Few Glimpses!
PC: Anu Duggaraju

Abhinaya Tharangini - Academy of Kuchipudi Dance Students are delighted to perform at Murugan Temple of North America, MD, on the occasion of Skanda Shashti Dance Festival, tomorrow Saturday, Nov 18th @ 1pm & 1:30pm. Please do join us!

Abhinaya Tharangini - Academy of Kuchipudi Dance collaborated with 27 IDEA (Indian Dance Educators Association) members/dance professionals and students across 4 dance styles to present Jhankaar: A Celebration of Diwali - at The Kennedy Center Millenium Stage DC on Nov 11, 2023.

Few glimpses!!

Jhankaar: A Celebration of Diwali at The Kennedy Center Millenium Stage on Saturday NOV 11, at 6 p.m., by IDEA (Indian Dance Educators Association).

Abhinaya Tharangini - Academy of Kuchipudi Dance students will be performing Kuchipudi in this production.

Please join us in celebrating Diwali through a rhythmic explosion of four classical dance styles (Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi) at The Kennedy Center DC.

Admission Free!

“Jhankaar" a celebration of Diwali - Millennium Stage (November 11, 2023) Millennium Stage

Abhinaya Tharangini - Academy of Kuchipudi Dance Students will be offering Nritya Puja on Saturday, Oct 21st @ 8pm on the occasion of Dussehra Navaratrulu at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, Chantilly VA.

Please join us. Event is free.

Abhinaya Tharangini - Academy of Kuchipudi Dance students are presenting Kuchipudi at 5pm at SV Lotus temple - Janmashtami Celebrations 2023. All are welcome!

Annual Day 2023!!

Few glimpses...
Photo Courtesy: Sai Gunti & Pavan Amancha

ICAPS (Indian Classical Arts Performance Series) Richmond organized a 2 day Sangeetha Natya Mahotsavam past weekend. It was such a pleasure meeting, watching, and performing alongside some amazing dance educators. Thank you and Congratulations to ICAPS!

Photo Credits: Pavan Amancha & ICAPS

Abhinaya Tharangini - Academy of Kuchipudi Dance celebrates 16 glorious years of dancing!! Students will showcase Kuchipudi Dance at the Academy's Annual Recital on May 27, 2023.

Seeking blessings from all! Please join us!

Abhinaya Tharangini Students had a wonderful experience participating in the Fiesta Asia Street Fair 2023 - Cultural Events on May 20th.

Fiesta Asia is hosted by Asia Heritage Foundation to celebrate the Asian Heritage month annually in May. This month long celebration aims to commemorate the rich and diverse heritage of America’s Asian community.

Since 2006, Fiesta Asia has been offering a unique and unforgettable experience every year through an exciting array of programs & activities including street fairs, movie fest, performing arts showcase, art exhibits, fashion program, tasting extravaganza, musical concerts and many more with our programming partners throughout the month of May.

Abhinaya Tharangini Academy @ IDEA's Biennial Dance Festival 2023 - Silverscreen 75 in collaboration with the Embassy of India, DC at Olney Theater Center, MD on May 13th past weekend.

Embassy representatives including Madam DCM Sripriya Ranganathan graced the event in support of IDEA Festival.

Photos Courtesy: Embassy of India, DC

Abhinaya Tharangini - Academy of Kuchipudi Dance had an amazing experience performing at the IDEA's Biennial Dance Festival - Silverscreen 75, in collaboration with the Embassy of India DC, on May 13. Sharing the post by the Embassy.

Abhinaya Tharangini Academy is proud to present Kuchipudi at IDEA (Indian Dance Educators Association) Biennial Dance Festival in collaboration with the Embassy of India, Washington DC.

Please join us for thematic dance performances and panel discussions!

Admission is FREE! Please register for free tickets at https://www.ideadancers.org/events

Abhinaya Tharangini Academy Students present the Kuchipudi dance at the Ugadi Cultural Program at SSVT Today!

Abhinaya Tharangini is proud to be a part of "Abhinaya Sandhya" showcase presented by IDEA (Indian Dance Educators Association) in association with the Embassy of India. Director Krishnaveni, will be presenting Abhinaya in Kuchipudi.

Abhinaya Tharangini - Offering Nritya Seva to Lord Shiva, on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri on Feb 18th at SSVT, MD. Performances from 40+ local dance schools begin at 3:30pm.

6:02pm - 1st group - Auditorium
7:02pm - 2nd group - Auditorium
10:00pm - Krishnaveni & teachers - In Lord's Sannidhi

Please join us in the divine celebration!

Abhinaya Tharangini's director Krishnaveni Gurrapu, will be presenting at IDEA's Abhinaya Salon Series in collaboration with Gandhi Memorial Center.

Commencing this Saturday, Feb 4 (4:00 pm-5:30 pm)
At Golden Lotus Temple, Gandhi Memorial Center, MD

Street parking is available. More details will be forthcoming for each individual session.
http://www.gandhimemorialcenter.org/events

February 4, 2023 - Bhakti Movement
The Bhakti Movement reached its height between the 15th to 17th Centuries. This was the reform movement that put devotion and poetry to reach God above all ritualistic and religious practices. The movement has traditionally been considered an influential social reformation in Hinduism in that it provided an individual-focused alternative path to spirituality regardless of one's birth or gender.

Please join us to get immersed in the abhinaya of beautiful compositions of Goswami Tulasidas, Vyasatirtha, Surdas, Tukaram, and Tyagaraja.

Admission is FREE. Please share with your students, friends, and art lovers at large!

Abhinaya Tharangini graciously begins the year 2023 through Nrityarchana at Dhanurmasam Festival at Lotus Temple, VA. Our students will be performing at 2:00pm and 3:00pm, on SAT JAN 7, 2023.

All are invited!

Looking forward to an amazing year ahead!

Kuchipudi Rangapravesham by my student Trisha Kamdar!

With God’s grace and the blessings of my parents and gurus, Abhinaya Tharangini Academy presented its second Kuchipudi Rangapravesham on Aug 6, 2022. Trisha gave a spectacular performance and made me and her parents, very proud! Trisha holds a Senior Certificate in Kuchipudi Dance from SAMPADA and is currently pursuing a Diploma in Kuchipudi Dance at UofSA (University of Silicon Andhra, CA), along with studying Nursing at VCU, VA. Loads of best wishes to her!

Sharing few glimpses of Trisha’s Rangapravesham!

Make up & hair : Kasi Aysola
Photos & Video: Siva Sottallu Photography
Event Plan & Decor: Umashankar Arumugam, Divine Decor VA
Photo Shoot & Brochure: Umashankar Arumugam, Uma photos, VA

Abhinaya Tharangini Academy is celebrating its 15th Anniversary today. Students of the academy will be presenting a Kuchipudi Dance showcase. Seeking blessings from all!

Abhinaya Tharangini proudly presented its First Kuchipudi Rangapravesham last weekend. With God’s grace and the blessings of parents and gurus, Nikitha gave an outstanding performance and made me and her parents very proud! A big thank you to all the dear ones for their love and support!

Sharing few glimpses as I await for complete album.

PC: Antonio Martin