Hoisting the Kuchipudi flag overseas
When any and every gyrating movement of late, with light jumps and lighter footwork is passing off as Kuchipudi, we in the mountainous region of Dehradun, were fortunate to be treated to some real time classical dance as a part of the ongoing Virasat 2025 celebrations. Arunima Kumar from London with a proven track-record has […]
Indian-origin Arunima Kumar becomes first Kuchipudi dancer to receive King Charles’ Honorary BEM
Celebrated Indian-origin artist Arunima Kumar, based in the UK, became the first Kuchipudi dancer to be awarded the Honorary British Empire Medal (BEM) by King Charles III. The Honorary BEM, a royal accolade given for “hands-on” service to local communities, honours Kumar’s efforts in promoting Indian classical dance on international stages and fostering cross-cultural dialogue […]