A. B. Bala Kondala Rao
Performer
56+
Years of Experience
4+
Students Taught
4
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Smt. A.B. Bala Kondala Rao, affectionately known as "Balakka," is a legendary exponent of Kuchipudi, born on July 4, 1956, in Rajavolu, Andhra Pradesh, India. She commenced her dance training at the tender age of eight under the tutelage of the esteemed Guru Sri Vempati Chinna Satyam at the Kuchipudi Art Academy in Chennai. Her dedication and talent quickly…
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- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2016)
- Kala Ratna (2012)
- Natya Visaradha
- Siddendra Kalakshetra Award (1984)
- Kala Puraskar (1995)
- UGADI PURASKAR – A.P. State Performing Arts (1998)
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