Kuchipudi Dance Workshop
Guru Shri Pasumarthy Venkateswara Sarma
"Natyacharya" Pasumarthy Venkateswara Sarma comes from the lineage of Kuchipudi exponents of Kuchipudi village of Andhra Pradesh and he was
born to the couple Sri P.V. Chalapathi Sarma and Smt. Saraswathi in Kuchipudi Village. He has completed his graduation in Commerce and also
obtained diploma in Kuchipudi dance. He got initiated in Kuchipudi Dance under the tutorship of Sri Vedantam Radheshyam and Sri P.V.G.Krishna
Sarma and later he had an extended training under the legendary Kuchipudi exponent Padmabhushan Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam.
Here is the Schedule:
August 23rd (Sunday) 1:00 PM- 5:00PM
August 24th (Monday) to August 27th (Thursday) 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
August 28th (Friday) 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in SVTC School of Fine Arts, Castle Rock
August 29th (Saturday) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
August 30th (Sunday) 10:00 AM-12:00 AM
Sponsored by Laya Dance Academy
Laya Dance Academy is dedicated to promoting Kuchipudi, an Indian Classical dance style that originated in Andhra Pradesh, India. Founded by
Prathyusha Apparasu, Laya Dance mission is to raise the profile of Indian Classical dance by presenting professional and outstanding quality dance
productions and training the next generation of Indian Classical dancers to the highest standards.
The workshop is for every one all ages and all levels.
The workshop will be conducted in three levels:
Beginners: students will be taught the basic fundamentals - aduvus, and Jatis. Price $100
Mid-level: students will be re-trained in fundamentals - aduvus and jatis. This level will be marked with the completion of an item. Price $125
Seniors: will be trained in Jatis and senior level items of abhinaya (expression) and nritta (pure dance). Price $150
Courses can be customized according to the student depending on their seniority and level of training.
All those interested please contact
Prathyusha Apparasu at layadanceacademy@yahoo.com