Padma Chebrolu
Kuchipudi Performer
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Padma Chebrolu is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, teacher, choreographer, and the artistic director of the Cultural Centre of India in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born in Guntur, India, her passion for dance began at the age of three, leading her to study various traditional Southern Indian dance styles across different schools as her family moved…
Journey Timeline
Age 3
Began dance classes — Started in Guntur, India.
Early 1990s
Moved to the United States — Pursued graduate studies in education and business administration.
1990s
Founded Cultural Centre of India — Established in Cincinnati, Ohio.
1997
Began with Cincinnati Arts Association's Artists on Tour program
2001
Produced instructional dance video — "DANCES OF INDIA - LEARNING BHARATANATYAM".
2005
Article published on Narthaki — "Becoming and remaining successful in the dance profession".
2019
Received mayoral proclamation — Recognized by Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley for contributions of the Cultural Centre of India.
2021
Awarded Ohio Heritage Fellowship Award for Performing Arts — From the Ohio Arts Council (OAC).
2022
Awarded OAC's Master Artist award for Traditional Arts Apprenticeship
2022
Recognized by Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval — For artistic contributions to the Cincinnati community.
2022
Recognized as Art Educator — By Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA).
2023
Awarded OAC's Master Artist award for Traditional Arts Apprenticeship
2024
OhioDance established Padma Chebrolu Dance Award
2025
Recipient of the Ohio Governor's Award for Arts Education
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Awards & Honors
- 2021 · Ohio Heritage Fellowship Award for Performing Arts — Ohio Arts Council (OAC)
- 2022 · Master Artist award for Traditional Arts Apprenticeship — Ohio Arts Council (OAC)
- 2023 · Master Artist award for Traditional Arts Apprenticeship — Ohio Arts Council (OAC)
- 2025 · Ohio Governor's Award for Arts Education
- 2019 · Proclamation of Recognition — Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley
- 2022 · Recognition for Artistic Contributions — Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval
- 2022 · Art Educator — Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA)
- 2024 · Padma Chebrolu Dance Award — OhioDance
- Film Awards — Various film festivals (nearly 30 awards in 10 countries for "Passage of the River"; over 50 awards across 18 countries for film projects)
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