Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Classical Dance Recitals Showcase Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam Mastery
A dance programme in Secunderabad featured two young classical dancers.
Ruthvika Nalamalapu performed Kuchipudi.
She told stories about Lord Shiva, the river Ganga and Lord Krishna.
She also acted as an angry heroine in a javali dance.
Her performance ended with difficult rhythmic steps on a brass plate.
Sahana Umesh performed Bharatanatyam.
She showed different forms of the goddess, Krishna’s magical flute and a lively dance for Lord Murugan.
Both dancers were praised for their expressions, strong movements and difficult footwork.
Our Sacred Space in Secunderabad presented solo Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam recitals.
Kuchipudi dancer Ruthvika Nalamalapu, trained by Dr. Deepika Reddy, performed pieces devoted to Shiva and Krishna.
Ruthvika presented Gangavataranam, a Poorvi Kalyani javali, and a Narayana Teertha tarangam featuring intricate jathis.
Bharatanatyam dancer Sahana Umesh, a student of Dr. Rajeswari Sainath, performed works honoring Ganesha, Kamakshi, Krishna and Murugan.
The programme featured high-quality recorded music and was attended by Dr. Chakravarthy and Dr. Gajarao Bhupal.
- Who
- Dancers Ruthvika Nalamalapu and Sahana Umesh performed under the training of Dr. Deepika Reddy and Dr. Rajeswari Sainath, respectively.
- What
- They presented solo Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam recitals.
- When
- The programme took place recently; no exact date is given.
- Where
- Our Sacred Space, Secunderabad.
- Why
- The event presented classical dance works combining storytelling, expression, rhythmic movement and devotional themes.
- Venue
- Our Sacred Space, Secunderabad
- Kuchipudi performer
- Ruthvika Nalamalapu, student of Dr. Deepika Reddy
- Bharatanatyam performer
- Sahana Umesh, student of Dr. Rajeswari Sainath
- Featured Kuchipudi works
- “Mahadeva Shiva Shambho,” “Nee Matalemayanura,” and “Veekshe Kada Deva Devam”
- Featured Bharatanatyam works
- A Gambhira Nattai Mallari, “Kamakshi Thaye,” “Brindavani Venu,” and a Sindhubhairavi thillana
- Special performance element
- Ruthvika concluded the tarangam with intricate jathis performed on a brass plate
- Guests
- Dr. Chakravarthy, IAS, President of SICA, and Dr. Gajarao Bhupal, IPS, IG Telangana