Sri Ravi Shankar Vempati
Bharatanatyam Performer • Teacher
35+
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About
Kalaratna Sri Vempati Ravi Shankar was a distinguished figure in Indian classical dance, renowned for his contributions to Kuchipudi. Born on October 11, 1969, in Chennai (then Madras), he was the fifth and youngest child of the legendary Kuchipudi Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam and Swarajyalakshmi Vempati. His initial dance training began secretly under Smt.…
Journey Timeline
1969
Born — Born in Chennai (then Madras) on October 11.
Age 12
First Choreography — Choreographed his first dance piece.
1991
Began Teaching at Kuchipudi Art Academy — Taught at the Kuchipudi Art Academy in Chennai.
1994-2004
Lead Performer — Performed leading male roles in most of his father's productions.
1995
Started Global Workshops — Began conducting numerous workshops in India, USA, and Europe.
2018
Passed Away — Passed away on January 23 in Hyderabad.
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Awards & Honors
- Kala Ratna — Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Natyakala Surya
- Siddhendra Puraskar
- Best male dancer — Natyakala Conference, Krishna Gana Sabha – Chennai
- Vempati Pedda Satyam award — Kuchipudi
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- Vempati Ravi Shankar - Kuchipudi Yakshaganam
Kuchipudi Yakshaganam
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