Sobha Tammana

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Sobha Tammana is a dedicated exponent and teacher of Kuchipudi, an Indian classical dance form, primarily based in the United States. She serves as the director of Kuchipudi Natya Vihar, an institution with teaching locations in Lake Zurich and Rolling Meadows, Illinois, where she imparts the art form to numerous young and aspiring dancers. Her foundational training in Kuchipudi began under the tutelage of “Natya Kala Ratna” Sri Pasumarthy Venkateswara Sarma, who is a senior disciple of the revered Guru Padmabhushan Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam and the founder of Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Kuchipudi Natya Kalakshetram. Tammana further refined her artistry under the guidance of Sri Vempati Ravi. Her performing career has seen her present numerous solo recitals and participate in dance ballets across India, the United States, and Canada. Notably, she has taken on lead female roles in several ballets choreographed by her guru, Sri Sarma. Her acclaimed portrayals include Mohini in “Mohini-Bhasmasura,” Sakthi in “Mahishasura Mardhini,” Parvathi in “Parvathi Parinayam,” and Draupadhi in “Keechakavadha,” all of which have earned her considerable recognition. Sobha Tammana's contributions to Kuchipudi have been acknowledged with awards, including the prestigious Ponangi Sri Rama Appa Rao award in 2005, which recognized her dedication to the dance form. Additionally, she was a participant in the “largest Kuchipudi dance” event organized by Silicon Andhra in Cupertino, California, in June 2008, for which she received a Guinness World Record. Beyond her artistic endeavors, Sobha Tammana also maintains a full-time career as an IT professional at Citi Cards. Through Kuchipudi Natya Vihar, she continues to foster the next generation of Kuchipudi dancers in the US. Awards & Honours: Ponangi Sri Rama Appa Rao award (2005), Guinness World Record (2008).