Audience Enthralled by Kuchipudi by Seetha Nagajyothi's Pupils

 Hyderabad: Kuchipudi Darpanam, a unique collection of traditional and creative choreographies, was presented by the disciples of Seetha Nagajothy and P Nagajothy at Shilparamam in Madhapur here.

V.Sheshadri, principal secretary to Chief Minister, Telangana graced the occasion as the chief guest. Congratulating the gurus for the scintillating performance of their students, he said "Seetha Nagajyothi is among the prominent torch bearers of the Kuchipudhi art form" and expressed happiness that his daughter Shriya was under her tutelage.

The team of gurus and dancers from New Delhi and Hyderabad began with Poorvarangam. The highlight of the evening was Swarajathi in Vasanta ragam, a choreography of Padma Bhushan late Dr Vempati Chinna Satyam.

The talented group showcased various items of the Kuchipudi repertoire like Vani ki Vandanam, Dasavataram, Aura Sabdam, Tulsidas Kirtan, Koluvaitiva and BrindavanaSaranga Thillana.

Seetha Nagajothy held a Kuchipudi workshop in Hyderabad last week from June 10 to 15 called 'Back to Basics'. This workshop was organised in association with Dr Yashoda Thakore's Rinda Saranya Kuchipudi Artist Academy. The 'Swarajati' presented during the performance was the outcome of the learning of the workshop.

The team of dancers included Prof. TG Rupa, Sai Sirisha Bhamidi, L. Shruti and many others.