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Bhavana Reddy Brings Kuchipudi Performances to Iceland, Germany
Bhavana Reddy is a dancer who performs Kuchipudi, a classical Indian dance.
She traveled to Iceland and Germany for a special tour.
She performed in five cities during the last weeks of August.
The tour celebrated India’s 80th Year of Independence.
Indian cultural organizations and embassies supported the trip.
Reddy also taught classes to people learning Kuchipudi.
Her shows were the first Kuchipudi performances in Iceland.
People in both countries warmly welcomed her performances.
Internationally acclaimed Kuchipudi dancer Bhavana Reddy performed in five cities across Iceland and Germany.
The performances took place during the third and final weeks of August.
Her tour marked India’s 80th Year of Independence and was supported by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.
Reddy also conducted master classes for Kuchipudi learners during the tour.
Her performances were the first Kuchipudi presentations in Iceland and introduced the art form to new German audiences.
- Who
- Internationally acclaimed Kuchipudi dancer Bhavana Reddy.
- What
- She performed Kuchipudi in five cities and offered master classes.
- Where
- Across Iceland and Germany.
- When
- During the third and final weeks of August.
- Why
- To mark India’s 80th Year of Independence and present Indian classical dance to audiences in both countries.
Key facts
- Performer
- Bhavana Reddy
- Dance form
- Kuchipudi
- Countries visited
- Iceland and Germany
- Number of cities
- Five
- Tour timing
- Third and final weeks of August
- Tour support
- Indian Council for Cultural Relations and the Indian embassies in Iceland and Germany
- Special significance
- The performances were the first Kuchipudi presentations in Iceland.
Sources
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