Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Hyderabad Celebrates Classical Dance Legacy
Two big events happened in Hyderabad to celebrate classical dance.
The first was SumadhuraArts Academy's 20th anniversary, where students performed Kuchipudi dances.
They showed two special dances called Srinivasa Kalyanam and Pralayantaram, which everyone loved.
The second event was called BhavRasa Natyotsavam, where famous dancers performed Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam.
They danced to beautiful music and told stories through their dances.
Important people came to watch and enjoyed the performances.
Both events showed how amazing Indian classical dance is and how it keeps our cultural heritage alive.
SumadhuraArts Academy celebrated its 20th anniversary with a Kuchipudi dance performance at Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad.
The event featured nearly 30 dance items and highlight productions Srinivasa Kalyanam and Pralayantaram, which received standing ovations.
BhavRasa Natyotsavam – Season 1 was held at Phoenix Arena, Hyderabad, featuring Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam performances by renowned artists.
Artists Manju V. Nair, Swapna Rajendrakumar, and Soujanya Srinivas mesmerized the audience with their performances.
The events showcased the depth, splendour, and timeless beauty of Indian classical dance, preserving cultural heritage.
- Who
- SumadhuraArts Academy, Madalasa – Space for Divine Art, renowned artists
- What
- Celebration of classical dance forms
- When
- Recently (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Hyderabad (Shilpakala Vedika and Phoenix Arena)
- Why
- To celebrate the 20th anniversary of SumadhuraArts Academy and showcase classical dance forms
- Event 1
- SumadhuraArts Academy 20th anniversary celebration
- Event 2
- BhavRasa Natyotsavam – Season 1
- Venue 1
- Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad
- Venue 2
- Phoenix Arena, Hyderabad
- Dance Forms
- Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam
- Artists
- Manju V. Nair, Swapna Rajendrakumar, Soujanya Srinivas
- Inauguration
- Shri Suresh Chukkapalli
- Highlight Productions
- Srinivasa Kalyanam, Pralayantaram
