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This beautiful and unusual combination of dance and drama takes its name from the village where it was popularized during the 14th and 15th centuries. Dressed in the traditional Kuchipudi costume of shimmering patterned silks and jingling ankle bells, Sasikala mesmerizes students with her mastery of the form’s intricate footwork, flowing movements, rhythmic syllables and dramatic facial expressions. Students will get their chance to combine key gestures and movements to help Sasikala tell a story from Indian lore.
Sasikala Penumarthi
Sasikala Penumarthi is the Founder / Director of the Academy of Kuchipudi Dance Inc.
She presents introductory classes on Kuchipudi, lecture demonstrations, full semester courses, master classes, solo performances, group performances, and dance dramas with taped music or live orchestra involving over 25 artists.
Sasikala is one of the foremost experts in classical Indian Kuchipudi dance. She toured all over India from 1975 - 1991, the USA and Canada in 1984, 1994, & 2000, Russia in 1987, and Europe in 1989, and presented over 800 performances.
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Grade Level:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Program Type:
Assembly
Audience Limit:
300
Duration:
40 minutes
Cost:
Single Assembly: $380
Two Back To Back Assemblies: $630
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