Academy of Kuchipudi Dance

A 501(c)3) non-profit organization, EIN 58-2389077, established in Atlanta, Georgia in 1997

2026 Programs - Feb 28th 06:30 - 08:00 pm, Nama Ramayanam, Hindu Temple of Atlanta; Apr 4th - 5:00-7:00 pm and Apr 5th - 2:00-6:00 pm, Gas South Theater, Tarana Jugalbandi with Kathak and Kuchipudi; Apr 19th 1:00-4:00 pm, Performance on Bhagavad Gita, Chinmaya Mission; May 1st 9:00am-2:00 pm, Art in Action Day, Mount Vernon School; May 22nd-24th, Natya Sampradaya MFA Photography Exhibhition, opening reception and performance May 22nd 6:00-9:00 pm, exhibition May 23rd-24th, 10:00am-8:00pm; June 1st-28th 10:00am-4:00pm, Kuchipudi Summer Camp at Suwanee Studio; June 8th-12th New Choreography Workshop by a Guest Artist from India at Suwanee Studio; Jun 20th 4:00-6:30 pm Harshita Challa Rangapravesam, Duluth High School; Jun 27th 4:00-6:30 pm Sreeya Velcheti Rangapravesam, Duluth High School; Aug 3rd 8:00 pm Chinmaya Charitham Dance Drama, Chinmaya Mission, New Jersey; Aug 24-29th, MC2 multi-cultural arts festival, Roswell, Dec 12th 6:00 pm, Swapna Vijayam (Nutcracker) Dance Drama, Suwanee Town Center Park;

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A nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the classical Indian dance form Kuchipudi through instruction, performances, and community events. Sasikala Penumarthi, Artistic Director of the Academy received the 2025 Georgia Governor’s Award for Arts and Humanities. The award recognizes and honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the civic and cultural vitality of the state. See the PRESS RELEASE and the facebook post from Governor’s office. See sample videos of the Academy activities below that include a featured sample video of various Academy performances over the year, 2025 activities. Academy will be presenting the Swapna Vijayam (Nutcracker) Kuchipudi Dance Drama at the Suwanee City Amphitheater in December 2026.

Artistic Director's Thank you Note — Artistic Director’s Thank you Note