Pranava Natyam

School of Kuchipudi Dance and Yog​a

pranavanatyam@gmail.com

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About Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi is known as one of the eight classical dance forms of India. The principles of Kuchipudi are based upon Bharata Muni’s Natya Sastra. The dance form is characterized by its intricate footwork, graceful movements and subtle facial expressions incorporating both pure dance (Nritta) and expressive dance (Nritya) elements as well as storytelling through dance (Natya). Kuchipudi has been associated with the Bhagavathulu who traveled from village to village, performing plays and dances. In the 15th century, a great poet and musician Siddhendra Yogi played a key role in the development of Kuchipudi transforming the dance from a simple folk art to a sophisticated and refined classical dance form.

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Kuchipudi Maestro

Padma Bhushan Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam was born in Kuchipudi, Andhra Pradesh. He was the pioneer who was successful in promoting the Kuchipudi dance form all over the globe. He transformed and restructured Kuchipudi, contributing a whole new outlook. He started the Kuchipudi Art Academy in Madras in 1963. The Academy produced numerous Solos and Ballets and staged them. Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam was conferred with numerous titles, honors, and awards during his career. He was honored with a Doctorate degree by Andhra University and Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.

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Founder and Director

GURU SMT. KAMALA NARAYAN (LAKSHMAN)

Subha started her initial training in Bharatanatyam with Smt. Esha Bhavanandan at the age of 9. She continued her journey with Smt. Kamala Narayan (Lakshman) and performed Arangetram at the age of 15. She was awarded the titles of "Bharata Kamalarnava Kaustubha", and "Bharata Nrutyarnava Kaustubha".


GURU DR. VEMPTI CHINNA SATYAM

Subha was fortunate to join Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam’s workshop in 1984. And she realized then that she would dedicate herself to Kuchipudi dance form and performed Rangapravesam in 1990. Pranava Natyam school was started by Subha Maruvada with the blessings of Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam in 1994 in Reading PA. She has adapted the teachings of Kuchipudi dance and Natya Sastra, based upon guiding principles formulated by Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam. She is certified as a Yoga teacher and incorporates dance with Yoga in a unique blend. She has earned a Ph.D in Accoustics from Penn State University.

REVIEWS: "Graceful movements, charming stage presence, and natural sophistication in Abhinaya"

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Locations

Chinmaya

Chinmaya Mission

46 Norwood Rd. Silver Spring, SATURDAYS 12 pm - 1 pm

SUNDAYS 11:45 am - 1 pm

The Studios

Pranava Natyam Studio

713 Downs Drive

Silver Spring

By Appointments Only

Ellicott City

Sri Shirdi Sai Mandir

12190 Triadelphia Rd.

Ellicott City

SATURDAYS 2 pm - 3 pm

Guru-Sishya Parampara

The institution was pioneered by my Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam. Pranava Natyam academy follows the teaching methods and the principles followed by my Guru.

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CLASS FEE

ON-LINE

On-Line Zoom fee: $60 per month

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IN-PERSON

In-Person fee: $25 per class

and WORKSHOPS

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money discount
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Our Organization Team

PRANAVI YERRAMAREDDY

SANDHYA PIRATLA

PRANUSHA KAREDDY

AMBIKA SIDDABATHULA

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

The Graduates

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Pranava Natyam in Spotlight

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Our Contributions

Pranava Natyam has been supporting various charitable organizations for more than 3 decades, such as: Kidney Foundations; National Cancer Society; American Diabetes Association; Dilapidated Temples; Blind Schools with Braille Printers. Our school participates activiely in fund raising to support their noble cause. Pranava Natyam graciously welcomes tax-free donations.

We also published a two-volume comprehensive collection of stories of

characters from Hindu Epics and Puranas. Available at Amazon

Donation and charity
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Webmaster: Prabha Maruvada

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UPCOMING SHOWS

WORKSHOP BY GOLD MEDALIST

DR. VASANTH KIRAN

2nd & 3rd. WEEKS OF JULY

DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON

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