Riya Devi-Ashby
Kuchipudi Performer • Teacher
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Riya Devi-Ashby is an American Kuchipudi dancer, choreographer, and teacher, representing the third generation of classically trained Kuchipudi dancers in her family. Born in 2001 in Silver Spring, Maryland, she received classical training in Kuchipudi from her guru, Nilimma Devi. Nilimma Devi, in turn, trained under celebrated gurus Sri Nataraj…
Journey Timeline
2001
Born in Silver Spring, Maryland
2019
Completed 'rangapravesh' — From the Sutradhar Institute of Dance and Related Arts
2023
Received BA in Studio Art — From Wesleyan University
2023
Debut solo exhibition 'Veni: an Unweaving' — In Zilkha Gallery
2023
Performed at Smithsonian Folklife Festival
2023
Performed at Anapale International Dance Festival — In Athens, Greece
2025
Completed series of fine arts objects for 'Yogini' — With support from a Hulley Foundation Special Project Grant
2026
Upcoming performance 'Yogini: Women of Power' — Atlas Performing Arts Center, DC
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