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Swapnasundari is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, choreographer, vocalist, and author, renowned for her profound contributions to Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, and the revival of Vilasini Natyam. Born in Chennai, she began her dance training at the age of five and had her first stage performance at fifteen. Her extensive training in Kuchipudi was under…
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Born in Chennai
Began dance training at age 5
Moved to Vishakhapatnam at age 9, trained under Guru Pasumarthi Seetharamaiah
First stage performance at age 15
Trained in Kuchipudi under Pasumarthi Seetharamaiah, Yeleswarapu Suryaprakash Sarma, and Vempati Chinna Satyam
Trained in Bharatanatyam under K. J. Govindarajan, K. N. Dakshinamoorthy, B. Kalyanasundaram, and Adyar K. Lakshman
Received specialized training in abhinaya from Kalanidhi Narayanan
Trained in music by C. Sundramma, Sarala, and T Mukta
Founded Kuchipudi Dance Centre in Delhi
1990
Received Sahitya Kala Parishad Award
1993
Received Nandi Award
1996
Became the first present-day performer dancer to dance annually in temple rituals
2003
Received Padma Bhushan
2010
Authored "Vilasini Natyam: Bharatam of Telugu Temple and Court Dancers"
Authored "The World of Koochipoodi Dance"
Authored "Tracing the roots of the classical dance"
Reconstructed Vilasini Natyam
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Awards & Honors
- 2003 · Padma Bhushan — Government of India
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1990 · Sahitya Kala Parishad Award — Sahitya Kala Parishad, Delhi
- 1993 · Nandi Award — Government of Andhra Pradesh
Media Coverage
- Swapnasundari
Darbar.org
- Swapnasundari: A Life in Dance
ClassicalClaps
- Swapnasundari – Versatility is her virtue
The South Asian
- Swapna Sundari, a Kuchipudi Dancer from Delhi
Anand Foundation
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