Nirmala Visweswara Rao

Dr Nirmala Visweswara Rao (born 29 May 1969) is a classical dancer in kuchipudi and Bharathanatyam[1]

Early life

She was born to the Kamana Ramchandar Rao and Seetha Maha Lakshmi. She started learning dance at the age of 10 years from his Guru Chinta Rammurthy married Kadimi visweswara Rao in April 1988. With the encouragement of his husband she completed her Degree, M.A and M.Phil in Dance. She learned from Pasupathi Rama linga satry Garu and continued her career. She started an institute Nirmala Nrutya Nikethan in the year 1998 Recognized by Government of A.P and by the Cultural Arts of India.

Career

Education Qualification : B.A. (Andhra University) Certificate Course in Dance (Telugu University) MPA in Dance (Central University) M.Phill from PS Telugu University, Hyderabad Ph.D in Fine Arts(Kuchipudi & Garaga Nrutyam)P.S Telugu University Hyd,India.(2011)

Career Started from 8th Year onwards Excellent childhood performances in : Pushpanjali : Manduka Shabdam : Ramapattabishekam

Awards won as a childhood performer : Gold medal (13 Years)

Emerged as a professional from 1994

Platforms of performance : In 400 Years historic city of Hyderabad. Andhra Pradesh

  • Ravindra Bharati
  • Tyagaraya Ganasabha
  • Hari Hara Kala Bhavanam
  • Lalitha Kalathoranam,
  • Shilparamam
  • Shilpakala Vedika, Lal Bahadur Stadium
  • Sundariah Vignana Kendra
  • Indira Priyadarshini Auditorium.
  • City Central Library and all other prestigious platforms in Hyderabad.

In the capital city of India – Delhi : Third World Telugu Federation (Siri Fort Auditorium)

In the state of intellects West Bengal : Siliguri Utsav - Siliguri

Other Places : Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu. Orissa (Konark Festival) Vijayawada, Guntur, Visakhapatnam Tirupathi, Kadapa, Nellore, Bhadrachalam, Gadwal, Pune, Bhuvaneswar.

International and outstanding performances

Abroad Performances : Poland, Turkey, Balgeria, Austria, Sri Lanka, Malahsia, Singapore, Mauritius, Doha Qatar, Muscut, Dubai, Bahrain.

Ballets

  • Mohini Bhasmasura - Credential as Mohini.
  • Shakuntala Parinayam - Credential as Shakuntala
  • Ananda Thandavam - Credential as Parvathi
  • Gajananeeyam - Credential as Lakshmi
  • Sasirekha Parinayam - Credential as Narthaki
  • Sri Rama Katha Saram - Credential as Narthaki
  • Khsamaya Dharithri - Credential as Khsamaya Dharitri
  • Sree Rama Dasu Charitra - Credential as Sita
  • Dasavataram - In-corination of Lord Vishnu
  • Nava Durga Mahotsavam - Credential as Durga
  • Sree Krishna Vilasam - Credential as Radha
  • Ruthu Shobha - Credential as Prakruthi Matha (Goddess of Nature)
  • "Bharateeya Nritya Jhari" - All India Classical Dances (or) Dances of India.
  • Lakuma Swantan - Credential as Rani.

The Genesis of awards

  • "NATYA KALA VIDWANMANI" from All India Telugu Association – Doha Kattar on 9 May 2008.
  • Nrutya Kaumudi from Manoranajani – Statewide Organization – 23 June 2003.
  • "Best Dancer" award from Telugu Association – Mascut
  • " Best Dancer " award from 6th Global International Shopping Festival on 6 June 2008.
  • "Golden" award from Telugu Association in Malaysia for Golden Jubilee Celebration.
  • Samskara Bharathi – All India Level Organization (Akhila Bharatha Nruthya Utsavam).
  • Received memento for excellent performance in Ugadi celebrations from C Rangarajan the Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Received Cine Goers award – from Dr. Akkineni Nageswara Rao, (Dada Sahem Phalke award winner).
  • Ugadi ;puraskara award from various cultural organizations such as Abhinanandana of Hyderabad.
  • Received Best Youth Classical Dancer Award in 6 Dec. 2003 from Abhinaya Nrutya Bharathi – Eluru.
  • Received "Natya Siromani" award from Aaradhana – A statewide organization on 5 Feb 2004.
  • Participated in 10th Youth Festival in Hyderabad on 25.02.2005.

Spheres of activity and varied tastes Solo Presentations

  • Shabdas a) Devotional, b) Traditional praising
  • Tarangalu
  • Javalies
  • Padam / Padalu / Padavarnam
  • Kirthanas – written by Annamacharya and Tyagaraju
  • Slokas
  • Siva Sthuthi and Sivastama
  • Jathi Swaram / Thillanas
  • Astapadulu.
  • Vaggeyakara festival in Bhadrachalam in 2002 & 2005.
  • Performed in Kinnera Arts Theatre Andhra Pradesh "Natyasavalu" from 10 November to 7 December 2005.
  • Performed in Singapore Telugu Culture Festival in 2006.
  • Participated in Space Women’s Association (SWAS) celebrated International Women's Day on 8 March 2007 at Brahmprakash Hall, SHAR CENTER as Chief Guest of the Function.
  • Participated in Andhra Day Celebration in Mauritius on 25 October to 1 November 2007.
  • Participated in Andhra Association Cultural programme in Pune on 23 August 2008.
  • Performed on Ganesh Festival in "SHAR CENTER (ISRO)" on 4 September 2008.
  • Given many performances in Administration Staff College of India (ASCI), Khairatabad, Hyderabad.

References
  1. "Recital info" (PDF). www.fullhyderabad.com.
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