Yamini Reddy

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Yamini Reddy
Performance at Sangeet Natak Akademi Delhi
Born	(1982-09-01) 1 September 1982 (age 39) New Delhi
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	Lady Shri Ram College for Women[1]
Known for	Indian Classical Dance
Movement	Kuchipudi
Spouse(s)	Srinivas
Website	official site

Introduction[]

Yamini Reddy (born in 1982) is a Kuchipudi dancer, teacher, choreographer, and the Director of Natya Tarangini, a school dedicated to the teaching of Kuchipudi. She is one of the leading Kuchipudi practitioners in India today and has toured across the globe with her solo performances and productions.

Early life[]

Born to the legendary Kuchipudi exponents, Dr. Raja and Radha Reddy, she was initiated into the dance form at a very tender age. She trained in the art form under her parents, imbibing the individual aspects of their dance form and creating the perfect confluence of tandava and lasya, the critical elements of any Kuchipudi performance. She began her career as a young star of the Kuchipudi firmament, stepping into the spotlight at the age of 3. Since then, she has been traversing stages across the globe, performing at prestigious venues and exquisite locations.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Hons) from the prestigious Lady Sriram College, New Delhi, and is a postgraduate in International Business from Fore School, New Delhi. After shuttling through different options, Yamini decided to pursue dance as a profession immediately after her graduation.

Performing career[]

Yamini has toured the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, UAE and South East Asia extensively. The Mayor of Dublin presented her with the Golden Key to the city after watching her captivating Kuchipudi dance performance. Yamini was the first dancer ever to perform at the prestigious Wigmore Hall London in 2011. She also had a successful tour of Russia and East Europe, where she had the opportunity to perform for various Heads of State at the BRIC and SCO summit in 2009. She has presented her art before noted personalities like the President of Hungary, First Lady of Slovenia and The former President of India Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam.

Yamini's choreographic pursuits have always been well appreciated amidst critics and audiences. Her production, 'Harmony' along with modern dancer Leah Curtis from New York was well received by the audience and was invited to  perform at the prestigious Nishagandhi festival in Kerala.

She has also authored a research thesis titled, ‘Audience Development’ for the Performing Arts in India.

Awards and Accolades[]

Yamini Reddy has been the recipient of many prestigious awards and has been recognised by global organizations for her art.

• District Rotaract Club Award ( 2000)
• FICCI Young Achievers Award (2006), New Delhi.
• Devadasi National Award (2007)
• Sangeet Natak Akademi, National Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar  (2008)
• FICCI Young Achievers Award, Hyderabad (2012)
• Awarded the Golden Key to the city by the Mayor of Dublin (Ireland) & Ft Lauderdale (Florida, USA)
• SBJ Legends of Tomorrow title (2015)
• Youngistan’ Award, News 24 Channel (2017)
• Pride of Telangana award (2019)

Personal life[]

Reddy is married and lives in Hyderabad. She has a son.

References[]

External links[]

• www.yaminireddy.com official site

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