How Arunima Kumar Is Using Kuchipudi To Dissolve Hierarchies

Arunima Kumar, award-winning Kuchipudi dancer, has spent over three decades taking classical dance beyond stages into prisons, care homes, and classrooms across 50 countries. From performing before Queen Elizabeth II to leading workshops at Tihar Jail, Kumar views dance as a universal connector, where hierarchy and tradition dissolve, and everyone moves toward one goal: expression. […]

कुचिपुड़ी नृत्यांगना अरुणिमा कुमार की मनमोहक प्रस्तुति से विरासत में छाई भक्ति की लहर

देहरादून। कुचिपुड़ी नृत्यांगना अरुणिमा कुमार की मनमोहक प्रस्तुति से विरासत में आज भक्ति की लहर दौड़ गई I उन्होंने सूर्य स्तुति, अर्धनारीश्वर, देव देवम भजे, कलिंग नर्तनम, शिव तरंगम व दुशासन वध गीतों की प्रस्तुति देकर मन मोह लिया I अर्धनारीश्वर नृत्य कि प्रस्तुति राग मालिका में ताल मालिका से हुई। उसके बाद उनकी अगली […]

Kuchipudi dancer Arunima Kumar receives King’s honour in UK

Celebrated UK-based artist Arunima Kumar on Thursday became the first Kuchipudi dancer to be conferred King Charles III’s Honorary British Empire Medal (BEM), for services to Indian classical dance and community. The Honorary BEM, a royal honour awarded for “hands-on” service to the local community, comes in recognition of Kumar’s tireless efforts in taking Indian […]

Arunima Kumar: From India To The World, The Global Icon Redefining Kuchipudi

In a world constantly chasing the next trend, Arunima Kumar continues to make tradition feel timeless. The award-winning Kuchipudi dancer, choreographer, and global cultural leader is redefining how classical art can be both ancient and alive, both spiritual and social. Arunima became the first Kuchipudi dancer to be conferred King Charles III’s Honorary British Empire […]

From Tihar Jail Project To King’s Honour: Dancer Arunima Kumar On Her Journey

Kuchipudi doyenne Arunima Kumar speaks to SheThePeople about her beginnings and inspiration as an artiste, and how she uses dance as a tool of steering social change. Arunima Kumar recently became the first Kuchipudi dancer to receive the Honorary British Empire Medal (BEM) from King Charles III for her efforts to promote Indian classical dance […]

It’s been years of struggle and hard work: UK-based Kuchipudi dancer Arunima Kumar on receiving King Charles III’s British Empire Medal

Renowned UK-based Kuchipudi exponent Arunima Kumar has created history by becoming the first artist of the dance form to receive King Charles III’s Honorary British Empire Medal (BEM) for her outstanding contribution to promoting Indian classical dance in the United Kingdom and across the world. Speaking to ANI, Arunima shared her emotions upon receiving the […]

Arunima Kumar: Kuchipudi’s Global Ambassador Receives Prestigious Honor

Kuchipudi dancer Arunima Kumar has become the first artist to receive King Charles III’s Honorary British Empire Medal for her work promoting Indian classical dance globally. Her dance company, in partnership with the British Council, is hosting a cultural event in New Delhi, marking a significant India-UK exchange. Renowned Kuchipudi dancer Arunima Kumar, based in […]

Kuchipudi, my lifelong companion’: UK-based Arunima Kumar conferred King Charles’ medal; hails ‘celebration of Indian classical dance

Renowned UK-based artist Arunima Kumar was conferred the King Charles III’s Honorary British Empire Medal (BEM) on Thursday, making her the first Kuchipudi dancer to receive the honour. The recognition comes for her “tireless efforts” in taking Indian classical dance to global platforms and fostering cross-cultural understanding through the arts. “It’s an incredible honour and […]