Synergy
A creative concept of nritta, or pure dance, inspired by a musical composition of Ravi Shankar and Phillip Glass.
"Synergy" is a blend of traditional foundations of Kuchipudi and contemporary ideas creating a meeting
of the old with the new.
Composers: Ravi Shankar and Phillip Glass
Choreography: Kalanidhi Dance Company
Desh Thillana
Thillana is a lively non-narrative rhythmic item that highlights the beauty of Kuchipudi through sharp lines,
geometric patterns, and flowing movements.
Composer: Vidwan Madurai N. Krishnan
Choreography: Kalanidhi Dance Company
Jagadaanandakaaraka
Jagadaanandakaaraka, a stunning adaptation in dance and music of Saint Tyagaraja's famous poems on Rama.
Composer: Saint Tyagaraja
Choreography: Padmabhushan Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam
Kamakshi Stuti
Kamakshi Stuti describes the Godess Kamakshi as the most beautiful among woman. Manmadha, God of Love, disturbs Lord Shiva
from his deep penance, so he may notice Kamakshi. Shiva, angry at being disturbed, burns Manmada to ashes.
Kamakshi pleads with Shiva to revive Manmadha. Shiva falls in love with Kalakshi and restores Manmadha to life.
Lyrics: Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar
Choreography: Padmabhushan Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam
Thayamalika Thillana
Thillana plays with various rhythmic beat cycles to create a complex and exciting blend of music, rhythm, and movement.
Composer: Dr. Balamuralikrishna
Choreography: Kishore Mosalikanti