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Hemamalini Yaddanapudi, known as Hema Venugopalan, is a Kuchipudi dancer, teacher, director, and choreographer of international repute. She began her dance journey at the age of six, learning from her first Guru, Sri Bhagavthula Yagna Narayana Sarmagaru, who hailed from the village of Kuchipudi. Under his tutelage, she earned diplomas in both Kuchipudi and…
Journey Timeline
1971 (approx)
Began dance lessons — Started at age six.
1980 (approx)
Earned diplomas in Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam — Achieved by age 15.
1998
Selected as a Judge in Andhra Pradesh, India
2000
Founded Lasyam School of Kuchipudi Dance
2008
Lasyam students participated in Guinness World Record event — Performed in the largest international classical dance collaboration.
2016
Earned Masters of Law degree — From Texas Tech University.
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