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What Defines Nrityangana?
More than a dance school, Nrityangana is a sacred sanctuary through which the soul merges with the rhythm and exuberates an expression of God through the classical dance of Kuchipudi. We do not train for mere knowledge but to exalt our hearts and souls to the cosmic ambience around us.
Meet the Founder & Teacher
Our guiding light, Ms. Anuhya Naidu Mallepudi, a devotee of Kuchipudi for over 16 years and a teacher for 3 years. Her journey, born under the tutelage of Padma Shree awardee Ms G Padmaja Reddy, is a testament to belief, faith, devotion, affection, and an unyielding commitment to the dance. For Anuhya, Kuchipudi is not just a series of movements; it is a channel to express love and devotion to the Divine. She was awarded with distinction in the diploma course and is pursuing masters in Kuchipudi from the prestigious Potti Sriramulu University, Hyderabad. Her contributions to the world of Kuchipudi have garnered recognition and respect within the dance community, which includes Guiness’s book of world Records, “Maha Brinda Natyam”.
Anuhya’s journey began as a passion for Kuchipudi and blossomed into a life dedicated to mastering and imparting the beauty of this classical dance form. Anuhya’s teachings cover the entire spectrum of Kuchipudi – from the foundational adavus to the intricate expressions and storytelling elements. Her approach goes beyond physical movements, weaving in the historical, devotional, and cultural context to give students an understanding of the ancient connection to this art form. Her allegiance is not just to the art but to each student’s individual journey with Kuchipudi.
Our Founder Says
“It is my sacred space, where I immerse myself in the divine. It is the closest I have felt to God”
Meet our Guru
In the heart of Kuchipudi, Ms G. Padmaja Reddy stands as a motivation. Trained under Ms. Shoba Naidu, she has earmarked herself to the propagation and teaching of Kuchipudi. Her contribution retains the phenomenal visual dance form “Kakatiyam.”
Acknowledged with awards like Kala Ratna and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Ms. Padmaja Reddy’s journey reached its zenith in 2022 when she accepted the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award. Her distinction in Kuchipudi dance has left an indelible mark on its prosperous culture and traditions.
Our Guru Says
“I am just sowing the seed, nurturing and letting it grow is everyone’s responsibility. I consider the hurdles as my stepping stones and nothing would stop me from taking this art form to the people of Telangana.”
"My Guru, who loved teaching, taught me to love learning"
OUR MISSION
At Nrityangana, our mission is to nurture a community of passionate and skilled dancers who not only excel in the technical aspects of Kuchipudi but also profoundly relish its cultural and historical significance. We aim to create an environment that inspires creativity, discipline, and a lifelong love for the art of dance.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
For her, Kuchipudi serves as a medium where culture meets sentiment. Join us as we delve into this alluring realm, and let Kuchipudi be your guide on a deeply personal and meaningful journey.
What people say
We have been learning from Anuhya Akka for the past 1 year. We love the way she conducts the class and train us. She teaches us in such a way that we should become instructors after few years. We are so glad to find an instructor like Anuhya Akka.
After shifting from Kolkata, we have been searching for some classical dance teacher for my grand daughter and we got to know about Nrityangana through google. It has been 6 moonths and Mondrita is enjoying Anuhya’s class. Anuhya gives that personal attention to each kid is something our family liked the most. Thanks Anuhya for training Mondrita. Hope she becomes a great Kuchipudi dancer like you.
Anuhya akka is the best. Me and my friends would never miss her class. She is such a sweet person and a great instructor. I love her so much and recommend to join her class if you want to learn kuchipudi.
I love Anuhya Teacher. She is nice to me. She never gets angry on me. She also gives chocolates if i dance well.
Anuhya Teacher makes me dance a lot. I like dancing with her. She is my bessst friend.
My daughter Akhila is learning from Anuhya for the past 15 months and Akki never missed a class till date. She enjoys the class and all credits goes to Anuhya. Keep up the good work.
My daughters , Kiara (9) and Zara (7) fell in love with Kuchipudi and it is jusst because of Anuhya. Nrityangana became a second home for them. I am super happy with Anuhya’s style of teaching. She will become a very famous Kuchipudi teacher in the near future.
Anuhya teacher is my best friend. She scolds me but also makes me laugh. I am learning kuchipudi from Anuhya teacher from 8 months. Thank you teacher
My Daughter, Adhya gets super excited on tuesdays and thursdays because of the dance class. I keep wondering what exactly is happening in the class. One day I went and sat to observe the class and realised why kids love this class that much. Anuhya keeps the class very lively and engaging. She is like a best friend for all the kids and teenagers. She trains them with utmost focus and personal care makes the best for sure. I highly recommend others to join the class.
