Sandeep Bodhanker ~ Kuchipudi Artist

At the age of 24, Nrityabhushan Sandeep Bodhanker is an extremely gifted artist with an infinite passion for performing and imparting the rich tradition of the classical Indian dance form of Kuchipudi.

Sandeep’s creativity and unique style is the key to his success. His devotion to his art, and his depth of understanding of this age-old style of Indian classical dance, means that his expression of the moods and qualities of the deities and personalities he portrays, are indeed awe-inspiring.

Having studied in a disciplined and devoted manner following the ancient principle of Guru Shishya Parampara since the tender age of four, he was blessed to learn under the guidance of many renowned Gurus: Padmasri Sri. Dr. Vedantam Satyanarayana Sharma, Sri Vedantam Radheshyam, Sri. Mahankali Mohan and Sri. Yeleswarapu Venkateswarlu.

Among his numerous performances and awards he remains the only Indian Artist five-times honoured by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. He has completed a Masters degree in Kuchipudi Nrityam and a Bachelors degree in Bharata Natyam. He holds a Diploma in acting as well as a Certificate in Karnatic Vocal music from SPSR Telegu University.  

It is his intense personal desire and promise to those who passed this knowledge on to him, to increase the appreciation of this ancient art form of India, and also spread it to the rest of the world.   read more »

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Lord of the Dance

Sandeep is exceedingly proficient in both the Tandava (male movements) and Lasya (female movements) of Kuchipudi. Throughout his career one of his most requested portrayals is that of Shiva Tandava, where he depicts the Lord Shiva in his cosmic dance.

Sandeep does this with such dynamism, that one can indeed imagine the energy and drama of the Lord of the Dance.