The world-renowned
dancing couple, Raja and Radha Reddy, have given a new dimension to the
age-old art of Kuchipudi dance without sacrificing the traditional poetry
or dramatic sensibility. With rare excellence and perfection of technique,
they stand tall on the highest stage of Kuchipudi today, among the major
dance forms of India. They hail from the state of Andhra Pradesh, the birth
place of Kuchipudi style of Indian classical dance.
Through their togetherness and perfect unison, Raja and Radha Reddy
portray the masculine vigour and lyrical charm of the classical pairs of
Hindu mythology--such as Shiva-Parvati, Rama-Sita and Krishna-Radha--thus
identifying themselves with the twin concept of Purusha and Prakriti, the
male-female principle in Indian philosophy. In precise postures and refined
patterns the duo re-enlivens the magnificent sculptures chiseled in the
ancient temples of India.
Raja-Radha
Reddy have formulated a syllabus for the Kuchipudi repertoire systematizing
the basic movements and mudras. They have choreographed each item to make
Kuchipudi classical dance form acceptable to modern cosmopolitan
audiences.
Raja-Radha Reddy have
taken upon themselves to propagate music and dance among the growing
younger generation. What started as a passion for Raja and Radha has now
changed into a tradition with both maestros working, indefatigably, towards
initiating fresh talent into the cultural paradigm and perpetuate this art
form.
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