Over 150 performers across four classical dance forms
Day-long performances from morning to evening
Dance resurrected with soul, say Kala Krishna and Vinod Agarwal
On one side was Kuchipudi, on the other was Kathak. Some performed Bharatanatyam, while others showcased Andhra Natyam. The many acclaimed classical dance forms of India converged under one roof, offering a visual and spiritual treat. Over 150 dancers from 20 different academies participated and enthralled the audience with their captivating performances. The venue for this grand celebration was the CESS Auditorium at Greenlands, Begumpet, where the rhythms and grace of classical dance resonated from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday.
Organized by Amrutha Cultural Trust with the noble aim of celebrating Indian classical art and reviving the spirit of our cultural heritage, the event featured retired IAS officer Vinod Agarwal and Kala Krishna, an Andhra Natyam guru and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee, as esteemed guests. They praised the organizers for bringing together such a large number of artists and presenting so many dance forms on one platform, adding that the event had breathed new life into the art of dance.
During the awards ceremony, jury members Shirusha Amar, Padma Denduluri, Vanashree Proddatur, Veena Ganesh, Sunila Gollapudi, Sushma Uday Mahanti, and Chaitanya Kusumapriya shared the judging criteria used to select the award winners. They appreciated the unique expressions, gestures, and dance skills of each academy, applauding the participation of all 20 institutions. Awards were given in categories such as mudras, abhinaya, group coordination, audience engagement, costume design, and digital spotlight.
Participating Academies Included:
Nrityanjali Kuchipudi Natyalayam, LahariShree Nrutya Niketan, Natya Sandhya Kuchipudi Dance Academy, SKM Fine Arts Academy, Tarangini Kathak Kendra, Sri Radhika Sangeet & Nritya Academy, Nishrunkala Nritya Academy, Rind Sharanya Kuchipudi Dance Academy, Sridevi Natyalaya, Yogini Institute of Performing Arts, Kala Nritya Niketan, Sharada Kalakshetra, Bhavana's Kuchipudi Dance Academy, Nrityajyothi Dance School, Shaankari Kuchipudi & Sangeet Academy, Sumedha Center for Performing Arts, Kalabhoomi, Sri Chaitanya Kuchipudi Kalakshetram, Nritya Kinnera, The Temple Dance, and Samanvaya Dance Company. Altogether, 143 dancers mesmerized the audience with their performances.
The organizing committee, comprising Vishal Arya, Revathi Puppala, Seetha Anand Vaidyam, and Anupama, represented Amrutha Cultural Trust and spoke about the organization’s goals and mission:
“Indian classical dancers dedicate their entire lives to their art. They are the torchbearers of our rich traditions and culture. Mastering these forms is not just about practice, but a spiritual journey of self-expression. It demands discipline, devotion, and perseverance. Amrutha Cultural Trust, a not-for-profit initiative, was established with the intention of supporting classical dancers by providing opportunities and encouragement.
We aim to use technology to promote classical arts, offer scholarships to full-time dancers, and run awareness programs for young artists.”
Trust founders Rajesh Pagadala and Bhargavi Pagadala added:
“Every year, we organize an annual dance festival called Natyatoranam, featuring celebrated classical dancers from across the country. It is a grand cultural celebration of tradition and the arts. The current event Muvvala Savvadi (Melodious Footsteps) is also a representation of multiple classical forms. Our goal is to make Hyderabad a central hub for classical dance by providing a platform for diverse academies, drawing attention to the richness of these forms, and supporting the local talent. Every performance here reflects the spiritual essence of Indian culture.”
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