Yelena V Tarassova
Kuchipudi Performer
30+
Years of Experience
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About
Elena Tarasova is a prominent Russian exponent of Indian classical dance, particularly Kuchipudi, based in Saint Petersburg. Her journey in Indian dance commenced in 1987, and she is recognized as a performer, choreographer, dance teacher, lecturer, and art researcher. Tarasova pursued her higher education at the Saint-Petersburg State University of Culture…
Journey Timeline
1987
Began practicing Indian dance
1994-1999
Graduated from Saint-Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts — With distinction
1996
Established Indian Dance School "Apsara"
2003-2004, 2006-2007
Studied Kuchipudi with Dr. Sobha Naidu
2008
Participated in International Kuchipudi Dance Convention — As the only non-Indian Kuchipudi dancer
2008
Invited to teach at the Academy of Russian Ballet named after A. Y. Vaganova
2009
Founded Center of Indian Culture in Saint-Petersburg
2013
Launched "The dance without limits" project
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- Guinness World Record for Kuchipudi dance
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