Kuchipudi Workshops & Coaching

Available across Faridabad

I offer focused Kuchipudi workshops, abhinaya masterclasses, and personal coaching sessions based on Vempati Chinna Satyam style, with flexible timing and deep attention to technique, poetry, and emotion.

Amrita Lahiri

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Pricing Guide

ESTIMATES

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Umang & Urja Course Modules

Curriculum Levels

Umang (Beginner): Focus on basic steps (Adavus), rhythm introduction, and foundational body posture.
Urja (Intermediate): Polishing fundamentals and learning initial performance items.
Utkarsh (Advanced): Advanced repertoire training and learning custom choreographies.

Class Format

Live Instruction: Small group batches via video conferencing to ensure individual feedback.
Materials: Access to PDF notes on theory (Shlokas, Viniyogas) and audio tracks for home practice.
Assessment: End-of-module review to gauge readiness for progression.

Thematic Intensive Masterclass

Program Structure

Duration: Intensive 2 to 3 day schedule with 3 to 4 hours of daily instruction.
Theme: Deep dive into specific topics like 'Dancing the Poem', literary interpretations, or complex rhythmic Jatis.
Repertoire: Completion of one specific dance piece (Thillana or Padam) during the workshop.

Learning Aids

Resources: Handouts containing poetry lyrics, translations, and historical context.
Takeaways: Provision of practice audio tracks and a certificate of participation.
Methodology: Collaborative group learning with peer observation and detailed expression breakdown.

Private Mentorship & Correction

Personalized Training

Focus: Undivided attention on specific needs like polishing Jatis, Abhinaya nuances, or full item review.
Technique: Micro-correction of posture (Angashuddhi), hand gestures (Mudras), and eye movements (Netra Bheda).
Fitness: Integration of body conditioning exercises derived from professional regimen for stamina.

Session Details

Guidance: Intellectual context on Sahitya (lyrics) breakdown and mythological storytelling.
Setting: Conducted via high-definition video call or in-person at a dedicated practice space (subject to availability).
Curriculum: Tailored strictly to the student's current level and performance goals.

About Kuchipudi Workshops & Coaching

Sharing dance is like sharing a piece of my life. For me, Kuchipudi isn’t just about nailing the steps - it’s about feeling every bit of music, poetry, and movement, and letting it shape how we think and connect.

What My Classes Are Like

I don’t stick to weekly schedules since I also perform, but I love working with students through focused workshops and personal sessions.
My teaching goes beyond routines - we dive into what makes Kuchipudi a living art form, not just a dance.
Aamar mone hoy (I feel) dance is about the journey as much as the end result. I want students to be okay with not knowing all the answers and to sit with the doubt till something new shows up.

Ways We Can Learn

Vempati Chinna Satyam style training: Workshops for all levels, building basics, working on jatis and technique.
Abhinaya masterclass: We break down poems by Meera Bai, Annamacharya, Tagore, and more, finding the emotion and translating poetry into movement.
Personalized Kuchipudi coaching: One-on-one sessions for those who want to refine their dance, prepare for a show, or dig deeper into their own ideas.
Interactive lecture-demos for schools and colleges, sharing Kuchipudi’s roots and how it’s grown.

Why This Matters to Me

My roots are with Guru Anuradha Nehru and the legendary Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam. Everything I teach is grounded in their wisdom and my own search for meaning through dance. Asha kori apnara shob ashben (hope you’ll join in) and we’ll share some real stories together.

Meet your Expert

Amrita Lahiri

71 connects in last 3 months

My Story

I'm Amrita, dancer, mom, storyteller. My journey’s tangled up with Shlok—my late husband—who cheered me on, even in those sticky, no-AC Chennai basements. He’d get his hands on the mridangam, grinning away, filling our home with music and laughter. After he passed, art became my anchor. Now, every time I dance, it’s for my boys, for him, and for anyone who needs a bit of that magic.