Introduction with Savita

WHAT TO EXPECT Join our free virtual workshop series as we explore the Kuchipudi dance style through discussions and performances with various upcoming artists as well as esteemed exponents of the art form. Each session will be different, so be sure to attend each workshop for something new! Please register with your name and email to obtain the link to the event. TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO SERIES Savita will be introducing the series as well as briefly describing the background of Kuchipudi and Padma Bhushan Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam, the founder of the modern-day, world-acclaimed classical Kuchipudi style. ARTIST: SAVITA SRINVASA

 Savita is honored to be a student of Guru Dr. Kamala Reddy and to have received her initial foundation from Guru Dr. Chitra Akkoor. Both her Gurus are highly esteemed students of Padma Bhushan Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam. PERFORMANCE: SIVASHTAKAM Savita will be presenting Sivashtakam,  a Kuchipudi item that exemplifies the choreographic excellence of Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam. This eight-verse piece is in praise of Lord Shiva and his many glorious aspects. The dancer says, “I worship you, Siva Sankara Sambhu, who is the Lord of the Universe and of all living beings.” This piece is a composition of Sri Adi Sankaracharya set to Raagam Mohanam and Taalam Khanda Chapu.   PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BELLEVUE CITY AND 4CULTURE