A Glimpse into Our Dance World

Thank you 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ 💜 Grateful for the classes, performances, workshops, connections, and memories that made this year so special. Thank you to everyone who has followed and cheered for us along the way. Forever grateful to my guru, Smt. Lakshmi Babu @kdacademy , for her guidance 🙏🏾 Looking ahead to 2026 ✨ Wishing everyone a happy and healthy year! 🎉. . . #newyear #dance #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #indianclassicaldance

A beautiful afternoon celebrating the season of festivals from Navratri to Diwali through dance including Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, and Kathak, and a lively Garba finale that brought everyone together. 💕Grateful to Ms. Kalindi and the Hammond Museum for such a special opportunity 🙏🏾. . . #kuchipudi #bharatanatyam #kathak #navratri #dance #newyork #diwali #garba #rangoli #diyas #kuchipudiglobal #kuchipudidancers #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #india #indianclassicaldance #museum

We had a wonderful time celebrating Diwali at the @harrisonpubliclibrary ✨ We’re so grateful to the @southasianyouthcouncilharrison for organizing this beautiful event and for inviting us to share our Kuchipudi performance. 💖 Wishing everyone a season filled with light, joy, and togetherness! . . . #diwalifestival #kuchipudi #southasian #community #festivaloflights #harrisonny #culutralcelebration #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudidancers #kuchipudiglobal #newyork #traditionaldance #diwali2025

Grateful to @stamford_india_center for the opportunity to be part of such a vibrant Diwali celebration on 10/18/2025! 🪔 Our young stars lit up the stage with a joyful Kuchipudi performance, beautifully sharing our culture through dance! ❤️

Grateful to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sankalpa at their Diwali celebrations on 10/19 🪔✨ . . . #kuchipudi #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudidance #newyork #kuchipudidancers #kuchipudidancer #westchesterartist #culturalcelebration #traditionaldance #diwali #diwali2025

Happy Diwali! 🪔 it was so special to perform and celebrate at the Scarsdale Public Library @scarsdalelibrary this year! Thank you so much for the opportunity 🙏🏾 . . . . . #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudilove #indianclassicaldance #newyork #westchesterartist #scarsdale #culturalcelebration #traditionaldance #diwali #diwali2025

✨ Kuchipudi in New York 2025 ✨ Artists of all levels from our school shined on stage at our 4th annual showcase. Each performance reflected their dedication and love for Kuchipudi. Thank you to our students, families, friends, and community for your support and love which made it possible! My deepest gratitude to my guru, Smt. Lakshmi Babu @kdacademy, whose blessings and guidance continue to inspire this journey 💕🙏🏾. . . #kuchipudi #indianclassicalartist #indianclassicaldance #dance #dancer #dancing #india #newyork #westchester #indiandance #kuchipudidancers #kuchipudidance #kuchipudiglobal #kuchipudiinnewyork

Diwali season is here! 🪔 Honored to begin our first performance of the season at Arya Samaj’s celebration on 10/4/2025 🙏🏾 . . . #kuchipudi #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #newyork #westchesterartist #culturalcelebration #diwali

A small glimpse of my students performing at the Westchester Marathi Mandal’s Ganesh Utsav 2025 on Sept 6, 2025. Grateful for their dedication and the chance to share this moment with our community.. . . #kuchipudi #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #kuchipudidancer #newyork #westchesterartist #traditionaldance #culturalcelebration

⭐️ Kuchipudi in NY! ⭐️ Join us for our 4th annual showcase on Sept 27 as we celebrate tradition and legacy through the art of Kuchipudi dance. Tickets on sale now at kwa.booktix.com (limited seating)

Can’t believe this was year five of our summer dance camp! What started in 2021 has grown into something I look forward to every year. This summer felt extra special… maybe it was the way students supported each other or just realizing how far we’ve all come together. I wouldn’t be here without the constant encouragement of my teacher and the trust of every student and family who’s been part of this journey. Grateful and already dreaming about what next summer will bring. Until then… keep dancing. 💜

After months of hard work with 20+ alumni dancers from @kdacademy across the country, we finally came together to present Antarangam – a celebration of Kuchipudi and unity. Having been with KDA since its very first batch, watching the school grow and performing alongside such talented artists was beyond special. I’m so grateful for the opportunity my guru, Smt. Lakshmi Babu, gave us to bring this beautiful work to life. My deepest thanks to the incredible live orchestra team from India and to my guru who not only guided us with Nattuvangam, but also danced with her daughter in a piece that left us all in awe. She’s a true inspiration 🙏🏾 Nattuvangam: Guru Smt. Lakshmi Babu @kdacademy Vocal: Kousic Kalyan Mridangam: Sathyanarayana Sriram Flute: Gokula Krishna Violin: Shiva Krishna Swaroop Atchutani This journey reminded me of the magic that happens when we all come together. Until next time, we keep dancing. ✨

Celebrating Sri Ganesha at the Hammond Museum was filled with vibrant energy, as artists from Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and Kuchipudi schools came together in a beautiful collaboration. I was grateful to share a glimpse into the world of Kuchipudi through a brief history, tala and plate demonstrations, followed by a piece performed by my students. It was truly an honor to share the stage with such gifted artists and teachers. #dancewithaswathi #kuchipudi #ganeshacelebration #indianclassicaldance #bharatanatyam #odissi #westchesterarts

Yesterday we introduced the beautiful tradition of Kuchipudi dance to curious young minds at The Sacred Heritage Summer Enrichment Program at HTTS. The highlight was playing charades with different hastas (hand gestures). Grateful for the opportunity 💜🙏🏾 #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance

Grateful to @gwlibrary and @friendsofcoscoblibrary for the opportunity to present Kuchipudi for #AANHPIHeritageMonth. As an Asian American and a mother, it was truly special to share an art form so close to my heart, passing this tradition on to my daughters and students. #kuchipudi #indianclassicaldance #aanhpi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer

Proud of our young, dedicated dancers who lit up the WMA Family Night event with their smiles and spirit! Thank you for the opportunity 🙏🏾

On this #InternationalDanceDay, sharing a recent moment from @wmnunite‘s International Women’s Day event. Grateful to be part of @kdacademy, carrying forward the beautiful tradition of Kuchipudi here in New York. ✿ Video credit: @wmnunite

Happy Ugadi! 💛 Sharing a few glimpses from our performance at Arya Samaj’s Holi celebration yesterday! ✨ Grateful for the joy, unity, and vibrant energy of these beautiful festivals. #happyugadi #holicelebration #aryasamaj #indianfestivals #dancecelebration #colorsoflife

Happy Holi!!! Celebrating the festival of colors with every beat and step, making life vibrant! We are thankful to the Hindu Temple of Tri-State for featuring our talented students in the Holi celebrations. @httswp💜❤️💛💚💙🩷🧡 . . . #kuchipudi #dancers #dancelife #holi #festivalofcolors #danceofjoy #indianclassicaldance

Some of our youngest dancers performed at the Harrison Public Library’s Holi celebration this past weekend! For many, it was their first performance, and they did an amazing job! Such a memorable event! Wishing them all the best on their dance journey! 🙏🏾 💜💙🩷🧡❤️💛💚 . . . #kuchipudi #culturaldance #danceforall #exploreculture #learntodance #dancejourney #communitycelebration #artofdance #inclusivearts #globalculture #creativeexpression #celebratediversity #danceisforeveryone #culturalexperience #holicelebration

Our talented young Kuchipudi performers lit up the stage this past weekend, celebrating the festival of colors at the Stamford India Center’s Holi event. 🌸 Photo credit: @alex.rosenfeld.photography . . . . #kuchipudi #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #newyork #kuchipudidancer #holi #holi2025

Behind the scenes and a sneak peek before my first performance of the year, celebrating the beauty and strength of women everywhere. 💜 Thank you @wmnunite for the incredible opportunity to connect with talented and extraordinary women from all over the world! 🙏🏾✨ #internationalwomensday #empowerment #dance #dancelife

Had a wonderful time at Sankalpa’s Saraswati Puja & Basant Panchami celebration on February 2, 2025, in Briarcliff Manor. 🦢✨ Sharing some highlights from our kids’ Kuchipudi dance performance!. . . #kuchipudi #basantpanchami #vasantpanchami #indianclassicaldance

Our first performance of the year at the India Center of Westchester’s Republic Day event on January 26th! 🇮🇳✨ Two of our dedicated groups proudly represented and performed Kuchipudi 💜 Looking forward to many more exciting opportunities in 2025! #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #kuchipudidancers #newyork #westchester #dance #republicday #india

✨ 2024 was an incredible year of dance opportunities, growth, and gratitude!✨ Looking back at all the performances, practices, and milestones, I feel immense joy and pride in how far we’ve come together. From every dance practice to every opportunity, it’s been a beautiful journey of learning, sharing, and evolving. 💜 I’m deeply grateful to my guru, Smt. Lakshmi Babu @kdacademy , for her unwavering support and guidance in teaching and promoting Kuchipudi. Her lessons and wisdom continue to inspire me, and I strive to pass that inspiration on to my students, empowering them along their own journey. 🌟 Did you know that Kuchipudi dance has its own flag? We celebrated 50 years of the Kuchipudi flag at our studio in New York, while thousands of dancers worldwide performed in Kuchipudi village during the Golden Jubilee celebration, Kuchipudi Pataka Swarnotsavam, hosted by @kuchipudiheritageartssociety ! Such an exciting milestone for our dance community! 🎉 Today is especially special, Happy Birthday Mommy! I’m beyond grateful to my mom, who set me on this path and continues to inspire me every day. Your love and support mean the world to me, and I truly wouldn’t be here without you. 💖 Here’s to another year of dancing with all my heart!🙏🏾 #Kuchipudi #DanceJourney #Gratitude #HappyBirthday #Inspiration #DanceLife #KuchipudiFlag #Guru #EndOfYearReflection

Thank you @harrisonpubliclibrary for hosting such a beautiful Annual Diwali Festival on 11/16/2024! It’s an honor to celebrate with our community and see children embrace and take pride in their heritage. Here’s to more moments of unity, joy, and tradition! ✨ #Grateful #DiwaliCelebration #CommunityUnity #Kuchipudi #KuchipudiDance #KuchipudiDancers #indianclassicaldance #diwali2024 #traditionaldance #culturalcelebration

What an incredible opportunity last week to share the stage and witness the rich cultural heritage of Manipuri! Our students were captivated by the stunning traditional performances by @jagannathlairenjam @jollylairenjam and family. Manipuri, originating from the northeastern state of Manipur, is renowned for its grace and vibrancy. Like Kuchipudi, Manipuri is a living tradition passed down through generations, blending intricate footwork, expressive hand gestures, and storytelling through movement. Thank you @artsfromindia for the opportunity 🙏🏾 🌸 #ManipuriDance #CulturalHeritage #TraditionalArt #IndianDance #StudentExperience #RareOpportunity #Kuchipudi #IndianClassicalDance #Odissi #Dance #Kathak #Mohiniyattam #IndianDance #Bharatnatyam #IndianClassicalDancers #Dancer #Music #Dancers #Bharathanatyam #ClassicalDancer #DancersOfInstagram #Kathakali #Art #Artist #India #KathakDance #IndianClassical #Indian #ClassicalDancers #KuchipudiDance

Grateful to @artsfromindia for the invitation to speak and showcase Kuchipudi at the Indian Food Festival & Diwali Mela at the Nyack Center on 11/10. Such a vibrant and enjoyable evening!. . . #Kuchipudi #DiwaliMela #IndianFoodFestival #NyackCenter #IndianDance #CulturalCelebration #Diwali2024 #FestivalOfLights #IndianArts #DancePerformance #KuchipudiDance #DiwaliVibes #ArtsFromIndia #CulturalEvent #VibrantEvening #DiwaliFestivities #TraditionalDance #IndianCulture #CelebrateDiwali #FoodAndCulture #CulturalHeritage #bhavaragam #dancesandritualarts

Loved being a part of a very special mother and child(ren) showcase, celebrating traditional dances from various Indian states. Thank you to the Ardsley Multicultural Diversity & Inclusion Committee @ardsley_mdic for this wonderful opportunity! Here we are representing Kerala! 🌴 🙏🏾 . . . . #Diwali2024 #TraditionalDance #CulturalCelebration #Grateful #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudi #kuchipudidancer #newyork #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #westchesterartist #mother #motherdaughter #kerala #thiruvathira

Sparkling moments between dance moves, making memories together! ✨✨✨✨✨#deepavali #diwali #kuchipudidancers #kuchipudidance #newyork #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudi #indianclassicaldance #diwali2024

Happy Deepavali! 🪔 Wishing you peace that glows from within, filling your heart with joy. For me, that joy is found in dance—a celebration of life and happiness! 📸: A special shoutout to the amazing @priyancaraophotography for featuring me in her Revolutionary Dancers Project and for capturing this photo.🙏🏾 #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudidancers #diwali #diwali2024 #deepavali #indianclassicaldance #newyork #newyorkdance #bhavaragam #dancesandritualarts

Senior students play a crucial role in inspiring beginners during class. Their experience and dedication not only enhance the learning environment but also motivate newcomers to push their boundaries. Together, they create a supportive community where every dancer can thrive!🤗✨ #danceinspiration #mentorship #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudi #kuchipudidancer #newyork #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers

A fun evening of Diwali celebrations on 10.25.24 at the Durga Temple of Westchester ✨ . . . #diwali #deepavali #durgatempleofwestchester #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudidancers #indianclassicaldance #newyork #westchester

Diwali celebrations have started! 🪔 Here we are at Sankalpa’s Diwali event this past weekend. Thankful for the opportunity 🙏🏾 . . . #kuchipudi #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudidancer #newyork #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #westchesterartist #oursankalpa #diwali #diwali2024

A few highlights from Kuchipudi in New York on October 5, 2024 at the beautiful Chappaqua Performing Arts Center. A celebration of three years of Kuchipudi in NY by our dance troupe! 📸: @karlatomanelli 🎥: @merelisproductions . . . #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudi #kuchipudidancer #newyork #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #westchesterartist #kuchipudigrama #kuchipudiinnewyork #chappaqua #chappaquamoms

Here we are in Westchester Magazine’s Things To Do! Thank you for the feature! 🙏🏾 @westchestermagazine. . . . #westchestermag #westchestermagazine #westchestercounty

Thank you @westchstrnymoms for featuring us in the Community Calendar! 3 more days!!! . . . #westchesterny #westchester #westchestermoms #westchesternymoms #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudi #kuchipudidancer #newyork #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #westchesterartist #kuchipudigrama #

We’re delighted to be featured on @asianetnews television across the globe for the Onam celebration hosted by the Westchester Malayalees Association! #westchestermalayaleeassociation #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudi #kuchipudidancer #newyork #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #westchesterartist #onam2024

Check us out in Mommy Poppins This Week’s Picks and Calendar sections! Thank you for the feature! 🙏🏾 #mommypoppinswestchester #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudi #kuchipudidancer #newyork #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #westchesterartist #kuchipudigrama

Thank you for the feature Westchester Family Magazine! 5 more days until our show! Join us to witness the talent and dedication of young artists training in the traditional Indian dance style of Kuchipudi! Get your tickets today at kwa.booktix.com @westchesterfamilymagazine #westchesterfamily #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudi #kuchipudidancer #newyork #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #westchesterartist #kuchipudigrama

Thank you @macaronikid @mackidchappaqua for including our upcoming event on your calendar! 9 more days! Tickets for our show available at 👉🏽 kwa.booktix.com ✨ #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudi #kuchipudidancer #newyork #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #westchesterartist #kuchipudigrama #MacaroniKID #familytime

✨KUCHIPUDI IN NEW YORK✨ Join us in 10 days for a special afternoon of Kuchipudi! Experience the grace and artistry of this traditional Indian dance, right here in Westchester! Get your tickets now or donate to support cultural arts and awareness at kwa.booktix.com 🙏🏾. . . #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #kuchipudidancer #indianclassicaldance #chappaquapac #india #westchesterevents #westchesterartist #westchesterliving #westchester #newyork #newyorkdance #kuchipudiinnewyork

A few snaps from Onam celebrations hosted by the Westchester Malayalee Association on 09.21.24 🏵️✨. . . . #onam2024 #westchestermalayaleeassociation #westchesterartist #newyork #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudidancers #indianclassicaldance

Highlights of practicing hastas (hand gestures) this week! 👍🏻☝🏾👌🏼✨ . . . #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudi #kuchipudigrama #dance #kuchipudidancer #newyork #westchesterny #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #hastas #mudras #natyashastra #natyasastra

↪️ Rotate for best view ✨ 09.09.23 *KRITAJNA* memories from one year ago today. A dream come true and unforgettable experience for my students and NY audience with my guru, Smt. Lakshmi Babu and her amazing artists of KDA! @kdacademy 💗🙏🏾. 📸 🎥: @pkdollin . . #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #kuchipudidancer #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudidanceacademy #kda #newyork #dance #dancer #dancers #dancelife #westchester

Highlights from this weekend’s Ganesha birthday celebration at the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden. It was a proud moment for me to represent Kuchipudi alongside my daughters 🙏🏾 . . . #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudidancers #kuchipudigrama #kuchipudiartist #newyork #westchester #dance #dancers #indianclassicaldance #indianclassicaldancers #ganeshchaturthi #westchesterny

We had a great time representing Kuchipudi at the 24th Annual Heritage of India Festival hosted by @iacawinsta . . . #kuchipudi #kuchipudiglobal #kuchipudigrama #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #westchesterny #indianclassicaldance #newyork

12 years ago on this day, I had the once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in the 24th annual National Geographic Bee hosted by Alex Trebek, performing Kuchipudi as a clue for one of the questions asked to the contestants! Forever grateful to my guru Smt. Lakshmi Babu @kdacademy and Kuchipudi Dance Academy for this unforgettable experience! 🙏🏾💜✨. . . #yearofthedragon #kuchipudi #nationalgeographic #nationalgeography #nationalgeographybee #kuchipudidanceacademy #bhamakalapam #satyabhama #indiandance #indianclassicaldance #washingtondc #dance

May this Holi bring the colors of love, happiness, and togetherness in your life, just like Radha Krishna’s eternal bond. Happy to be a part of the Holi Celebration at Durga Temple of Westchester! 🩵🧡💜🩷💚💙❤️ . . . #kuchipudiglobal #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #radhekrishnalove #radhakrishna #indiandance #indianclassicaldance #newyork #westchester #westchesterny

2023, thank you for a fulfilling year of these memories (and more I couldn’t fit into the reel.) 🥲🩷🤗 Grateful to keep going 🙏🏾 Happy New Year!. . . . #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudidancers #newyork #nyc #carnegiehall #maryland #washingtondc #dance #dancers #dancersofinstagram

✦ 09.09.23 ✦ Kritajna - a tribute to the art, my Guru Smt. Lakshmi Babu @kdacademy, and the legacy continuing for generations. Filled with gratitude, I felt the love on this day especially with my family, friends, and dance community who supported me and continue to. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible. 📸 Photo credit: @pkdollin . . . #indianclassicaldance #kuchipudi #westchester #westchesterny #westchestermalayalees #hindutempleoftristate #newyork #dance #dancers #dancelife #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudidancers

KDA @ Carnegie Hall! One of the most incredible experiences this year and in my dance career was being able to perform at Carnegie Hall with my Guru Smt. Lakshmi Babu along with my peers @kdacademy 🩷 I still remember the exhilarating feeling right before we were up. There was so much pride representing Kuchipudi! Concept and artistic direction was by my Guru Smt. Lakshmi Babu, choreography by Guru Smt. Lakshmi Babu and Guru Vedantam Venkatachalapathi. Preparation started in Fall of 2022! Each saree for 40 performers in our group was meticulously selected by my teacher. Seeing this vision come to fruition was truly remarkable! Thank you @three_aksha for the unforgettable opportunity! 📸: Fadi Khier ✦ July 2, 2023 ✦. . . . #allindiandance #kuchipudi #allindiandancefestival #allindiandancefestival2023 #carnegiehall #nyc #newyork #indianclassicaldance

Grateful to have performed once more before the end of 2023! Couldn’t do it without the support from my dance family 🎄🤍💖💜 . . . . #kuchipudi #dancers #dancerlife #newyork #westchester #westchesterartist #westchesterwoman #westchesterny #nydance #kuchipudiglobal #kuchipudigrama #indianclassicaldance

A quick pose with the tree 🎄 before our performance yesterday at Natiyanjali - Indian Classical Dance Festival hosted by @indiacenterwestchester. Thank you for the opportunity to represent Kuchipudi 🙏🏾. . . . #kuchipudi #kuchipudiglobal #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudidancers #kuchipudi❤ #indianclassicaldance #indianclassicaldancers #indianclassicaldancer #dance #kuchipudinewyork #kuchipudiny #kuchipudiwithaswathi #dancers #nydance

A fun impromptu session with my Kuchipudi Barbie girl 💖 captured by the amazing 📸: @karlatomanelli . Music: @followingmahesh . . . #kuchipudi #kuchipudiglobal #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudigrama #dance #dancer #dancers #westchesterny #westchestercounty #westchestercountyphotography #newyork #newyorkdance

Grateful for the opportunity to showcase Kuchipudi as part of an early celebration for Ganesha’s birthday at the beautiful Hammond Museum! It was extra special dancing with my daughter. 🩷🤍 Other dance performances included Bharatanatyam and Kathak as well as Indian classical music by Satyaki Dutta on the Sarod and Mir Naqibul Islam on the Tabla. ✨🙏🏾 . . . #ganeshchaturthi #kuchipudi #kuchipudiglobal #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudidancers #westchester #westchesterny #hammondmuseum

Feeling proud seeing our student featured in the News 12 Westchester @news12wc segment about the IACAW @iacawinsta Heritage of India Festival! 🤩🙏🏾 . . . #westchester #westchestercounty #newyork #kensicodam #heritageofindia #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudiglobal #dance #dancers #dancerlife

Had a wonderful time showcasing Kuchipudi at the IACAW Heritage of India Festival at Kensico Dam yesterday! . . . #kuchipudidance #kuchipudiglobal #kuchipudi #newyork #westchester #westchesterartist #westchestercounty #westchesterny #dancers #dancer #dancerlife

Please save the date and join us for an afternoon of Kuchipudi performances from three generations of dancers! So excited to have and feature my guru, Smt. Lakshmi Babu along with myself and students 🙏🏾 ✨ 09.09.2023 ✨ . . . #kuchipudi #nyc #newyork #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidanceacademy #indianclassicaldance #dance #danceclass #dancestudio #westchester #dancer #dancerlife #dancermom #dancers #dancersofinstagram

Happy Guru Purnima to my dear guru Smt. Lakshmi Babu @kdacademy 💐 🙏🏾 Thank you for showing me the way and setting me on this track in life since 1994 💕 . . . #gurupurnima #gurupoornima #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #newyork #newyorkcity #dance #dancerlife #theatre #carnegiehall

Presenting Kuchipudi with @kdacademy in NYC at the #AllIndianDanceFestival 2023 show this Sunday at Carnegie Hall! Few seats left for sale, please reach out for more information! . . . #kuchipudi #nyc #carnegiehall #kuchipudidanceacademy #carnegiehallkda #dance #indianclassicaldance #sternauditorium #sternauditoriumperelmanstage #newyork #newyorkdance #dancer #dancers #allindiandancefestival2023

Had the honor of being cast as Lord Vishnu in @kdacademy KDA’s Rajatha Sobha Kuchipudi Dance Festival - Day 3: Kalyana Srinivasam along with dear Sneha Babu, my guru’s daughter, as Goddess Lakshmi. It was a magical weekend of performances and celebration 🙏🏾💗✨ . . . . #kuchipudidanceacademy #rajathasobha #kalyanasrinivasam #kalyanasrinivasamkda #kuchipudi #dance #dancer #dancers #washingtondc #indianclassicaldance #indianclassical #indianclassicaldancers #maryland #dancerlife #vishnu #lakshmi #srinivasa #padmavati #ballet #dancedrama

Our second year performing at the IACAW Kids Talent Show on May 21, 2023. Thank you @iacawinsta for hosting this event and giving our youth the opportunity to proudly showcase Indian culture. 🙏🏾 🏆 ✨ . . . #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #newyorkdance #newyork #dancers #dancer #dancerlife #indianclassicaldance

Two of our dancers performed at the ICSR Annual Cultural Show on May 13, 2023. It was an amazing program and we’re grateful for the opportunity 🙏🏾✨ . . . #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #newyorkdance #newyork #dancers #dancer #dancerlife #indianclassicaldance #rocklandcounty #indiaculturalsocietyofrockland #westchester #westchestercounty

The ‘Navarasas’ of dressing up! 🤭 Getting ready for performances takes a lot of tolerance and focus but it’s worth it in the end! ✨ Here’s to all dancers that sacrifice comfort to look and do their best! 😌😍🫠🤨😒😳🙄😮‍💨🤩. . . . #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #newyorkdance #newyork #dancers #dancer #dancerlife #indianclassicaldance

Happy Mother’s Day! A special shout-out to my dear mom who is my superhero! She started my journey in dance which was sparked from her own interest towards Kuchipudi ever since her childhood. Even through an intense full time career and keeping things in order at home, she found the time to help me stay committed even when I wanted to give up. If she didn’t help push me and encourage me, I wouldn’t have this gift today. She still makes the trip up to help dress me up and support me during all of my performances. Just yesterday, I was FaceTiming with her to ensure I was dressing my daughter up correctly. 😅 Now that I’m a mother, I realize and appreciate everything she does even more. Thank you Mommy for always being there for me and setting me on this fulfilling track in life. You’re my role model and I strive to be as thorough, thoughtful, and loving as you have always been! 😘🙏🏾💗💐. . . . #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudimom #dancerlife #mothersday #mothers #dance #indianclassicaldance

Another chance to showcase a traditional Rajasthani dance for @iacawinsta Holi Celebration today! 💖🧡💜💚💛💙 Thank you IACAW and Ardsley Multicultural Diversity & Inclusion Committee @ardsley_mdic for the opportunity! 🙏🏾 We had so much fun! . . . #holi #rajasthan #rajasthani #holidance #holifestival #iacaw #newyork #westchester #dance #dancer #dancers #dancelife #indiandance

Honored to be a part of Kuchipudi Dance Academy’s Rajatha Sobha Kuchipudi Dance Festival 🙏🏾 This picture of my guru and I from 2004 brings back so many happy memories and I can’t wait to make more! 💙✨ . Come join us June 2nd, 3rd, & 4th! It’s going to be extravagant! Filled with Angikam, Vachikam, Aaharyam and Satvikam! Experience the real flavor of Kuchipudi theater under the stars. Directed by: Vedantam Venkatachalapathi Conceptualized by: Lakshmi Babu . . . #kuchipudi #kalyanasrinivasam #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudidancers #kuchipudidanceacademy #dance #dancerlife

Our students featured in the News-Times daily newspaper! 😍🙏🏾 . . . #holi #rajasthani #kuchipudi #dance #connecticut #newyork #westchester #danburyct

Our girls had the wonderful opportunity to perform at the CityCenter Danbury Holi 2023 event today! 🎉 Here we are with the Mayor of Danbury Dean Esposito and Event Coordinator Mini Santosh 😊🙏🏾 . . . #kuchipudi #dance #holi #danburyct #danbury #connecticut #westchester #newyork #rajashtan #india #dancers

It’s official! Feeling so blessed to be a part of this production! Thank you @three_aksha for the opportunity. I’m so grateful to my guru @kdacademy for making this dream a reality! 🙏🏾. . . . #kuchipudi #newyorkcity #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidanceacademy #threeaksha #allindiandancefestival #indianclassicaldance #dancers #dancing

Look who’s ready for Kuchipudi! 🤗 Introducing our 3s batch. Best wishes as they begin their journey in dance! 🙏🏾💕 . . . . #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #traditionalindiandance #classicaldance #classicaldancers #indianclassicaldance #dance #dancers #newyork #usa #westchester #westchesterdance

Wishing everyone a very Happy Mahāśivarātri! 🙏🏾 Special thanks to my dear sister Revathi for dancing with me, celebrating the Lord of Dance! ✨ 02.18.2023 . . . #mahashivratri #mahasivaratri #shivratri #sivratri #mahasivarathri #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #newyork #hindutempleoftristate #dance #dancelife

Today’s event! Thank you @indiacenterwestchester for hosting an amazing Republic Day show! 🙏🏾 🇮🇳 . . . #republicdayindia #india #dance #westchester #westchesterny #westchesterdance #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #dancerlife #dancers #namonamobharatambe #namonamo #sooryagayathri #kuldeepmpai

As a Kuchipudi dancer, it’s not only about making the time to learn and practice, but also being proud to showcase the art. We got this opportunity within less than a week and a dedicated dancer happily agreed to take part! 🤗 Here she is at the Durga Temple of Westchester celebrating Vasant Panchami & Republic Day 🇮🇳 . . #westchestercounty #westchesterny #dancerlife #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #dance #dancer #indianclassicaldance #newyork #durgatempleofwestchester

The cutest trio depicting Tridevī (three goddesses) - Lakṣmī ✨ Pārvatī ✨ Sarasvatī ✨after performing at the Hindu Temple of Tri-State Vasant Panchami & India Republic Day Celebration on 1/26. . #kuchipudi #dance #dancers #dancerlife #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #indianclassicaldance #vasantpanchami #republicday

Fortunate for many performance opportunities in the first month of the new year! Starting with Vasant Panchami celebrations hosted by Sankalpa 🙏🏾 . . . . #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudidancers #indianclassicaldance #newyork #westchester #westchesterartist #dance #vasantpanchami

These past two years have flown by! Looking back at the memories makes us excited for the opportunities to come in 2023! 💗🙏🏾 . . . #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #dance #indianclassicaldance #indianclassicaldancers #indianclassicalmusic #indianclassical #westchesterny #westchestercounty #purchaseny #danceclass #kuchipudidancer #dancers #dancerlife

Wishing everyone a very Happy Deepavali 🪔✨ . Music credit: @bindusub . . . . #diwali #kuchipudi #dance #diyas #deepavali #newyork #westchester #classicaldance #danceschool

A few highlights from our summer dance workshop!

It’s open enrollment time for the 2022-2023 school year! ✨ Get in touch and enroll your dancer today! All ages welcome 🙏🏾 www.aswathiarun.com #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancers #indianclassicaldance #dance #danceclasses #westchester #westchesterny #westchestercounty

Before our debut at the Annual Heritage of India Festival! #kuchipudi #kuchipudidancers #kuchipudinewyork #kuchipudidance #heritageofindiafestival #dance #indiandance

Through the rain, heat, and sunshine our students did an outstanding job representing Kuchipudi at the 2022 Heritage of India Festival 👏🏾✨ #kuchipudi #newyork #westchester #indianclassicaldance #dance #dancers #dancerlife #beginnerstudents #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #heritageofindiafestival #heritageofindia

Namaskar 🙏🏾 I’m Aswathi Arun and this is me (circa 1996 😄) during my very first Kuchipudi dance performance. Little did I know back then that Kuchipudi would shape me into the person I am today with a passion for the arts. With two daughters of my own, I’ve felt a genuine desire to pass on this talent, and with my guru’s blessings and guidance, I’ve embarked on a journey to train the next generation of students in New York! Follow along and see us in action! #dancerlife #kuchipudi #kuchipudidance #kuchipudidancer #kuchipudinewyork #westchester #westchestercounty #westchesterny