Kiranmayee Madupu

🪔 About

Kiranmayee Madupu is a well-known Bharatanatyam danseuse, teacher, and choreographer based in Hyderabad, India. She began her journey in dance at the age of six, training under the tutelage of renowned Bharatanatyam exponent Guru Hemamalini Arni, a prominent disciple of Padmabhushan T. Balasaraswati and Padmashri Vazhuvoor Ramaiah Pillai. Madupu, an IT Engineer by education, initially worked as a consultant for Deloitte for two years before deciding to pursue Bharatanatyam as a full-time profession. She credits her Guru and her mother for her accomplishments and knowledge in dance. As a performer, Kiranmayee Madupu has extensively showcased her art both nationally and internationally. Her performances include prestigious venues such as Mumbai's NCPA and the Nehru Centre in London, as well as appearances in Birmingham, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Colombo, Paris, Berlin, and Budapest. In India, she has performed at the International Art Festival in Chennai, Bhagavatam Mahotsav Mela in Melatoor, Brahan Natyanjali Festival in Tanjore, KalaBharathi National Young Dance Fest in Thrissur, World Dance Day Celebrations in Bangalore, Visaka Music Academy's Mid-year Dance Festival in Vizag, Kalasagaram Youth Dance Festival, Delhi Telugu Academy in Hyderabad, Naveen Kalakar Utsav in Bhubaneswar, and Jhulana Utsav in Konark. She has also conducted workshops for underprivileged students in rural Rajasthan, organized by SPICMACAY, to promote Indian classical art and teach life lessons through Bharatanatyam. Her choreographic works include solo productions like 'Porous Earth - The Journey of a River'. Beyond performing, Madupu is a dedicated teacher, having founded her dance school, 'Hema Arangam – The Golden Platform', named after her mentor. She also developed innovative workshops like 'Kala Katha', which uses Bharatanatyam techniques for storytelling. In addition to dance, Kiranmayee is a vocalist, accomplished painter, and freelance graphic designer. She has also ventured into entrepreneurship, founding Tarikita (also known as Tha thi kita boutique), a specialized platform for Indian classical dancers offering dance jewelry and sarees. Awards & Honours: Nritya Mayura, Nritya Mani, Nritya Vilasini, Nrithya Jyothi.