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Dr. VEENA MURTHY VIJAY
Veena Murthy Vijay is a danseuse with a commitment towards the propagation of Indian Dance tradition all over the world. Veena’s rare grace & dramatic talent have taken her to great heights in her chosen art form – Kuchipudi Veena’s experiments in choreography have resulted in numerous productions, based on varied social themes, proving her comprehensive command over the ethos of Kuchipudi.

In an illustrious career spanning over three decades Veena has performed to packed houses in India & Abroad. She has also held workshops & Lecture demonstrations in various universities abroad. She has several titles to her credit. She has been honored with State Award “Karnataka Kalashree” by Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy for the year 2009-10.Veena is the director of Sri Raja Rajeshwari Kala Niketan, Bangalore imparting training in Dance to her students. She is the president of World Dance Alliance, Karnataka Chapter Asia Pacific. Doctorate, M.A., B.Com., Sanskrit Panchama, Vocal Music And Veena Instrumental (Senior).Yoga (State Runner Up 1980)

Has completed the senior fellowship research, she has modified 20 new patterns in Kuchipudi Adavaus incorporating the Hejje (steps) of Karnataka Yakshagana & Nritta Hasthas.

Has performed Kuchipudi dance Performances to packed houses in India for major festivals like....    Chennai,  December/ January season festivals 1983, festivals in Andhra Pradesh  1984 & 2011, south zone cultural festival  1984, north& east zone parangahth festival. International music conference Banaras Hindu University & Bhopal & Khairagarh University 1983.

Hampi Festival, 1987 & 2010 SAARC festival 1988. Kajuraho festival 1992 Dasara festival Mysore, 1982, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1908, 2001& 2011 Orissa festival. 1980.,and 2013 Sangam Festival Orissa Surya Festival, Kerala I C C R, Delhi festival.1980, inauguration of Bangalore Doordhrashan 1981 Tirumala, Bramhothsavam, 1980, TTD Channel, Tirumala, 2011 & 2012 World TELUGU Conference, 2012 International KUCHIPUDI Conference, Hyderabad 2012. Akhila bharatha kuchipudi festival, Kuchipudi. thirupath World Telugu conference, 2013 Performances abroad: presented in more than 25 states in the U.S. Performed at AKKA U.S.A  festivals for 3 years. Presented Tibetan hymns for the first time in U.S. sponsored by Arizona state university. International KUCHIPUDI convention USA, 2010 Magic in Movement Arizona U.S.A. Presented Simhanandini at New Delhi for DIAF 2014 Performed for the Khajuraho festival 2018.

Positions held President World dance alliance Karnataka chapter, Asia pacific. Trustee Karnataka Nrithya Kala Parishath. Founder director, Sri Raja Rajeshwari Kala Niketan (REGD) Founder director, Bengaluru International Arts Festival. (REGD)AIM Visiting faculty, Aarathi School of India Dances U.S.A. Member of International dance council, UNESCO Paris. Examiner for PHD, Bengaluru University, worked as examiner dance at Singapore community arts centre, Singapore. Worked as visiting faculty Bengaluru University 1982 to 1986. Worked as an arts consultant for times of India News paper in Education campaign for 4 years. Visiting examiner for secondary education board Govt of Kerala. Member Naada Neerajanam experts committee on TTD SVBC.T V Channel. Honorary President, Samskara Bharathi, Chennapattana.

Languages Known ,Hindi, Kannada, English, Telugu  read and speak. Sanskrit can read and write. Bengali can understand.

TITLES: Natya Mayuri from Rajahmundry Natya saraswathi from Sri sri malladi halli Swamiji Kuchipudi Natya Visharada, Eluru, Karnataka Kalasri, from Sangeetha Nrithya academy, govt of Karnataka, Kala Tapasvi from Andhra govt culture dept Kempe gowda state award. Kala Aarathi Ratna, Phoenix U S A. Recently BCKA award by Padma Vibhushan Dr Vyjayanthi Mala Bali Honorary Doctorate for the Thesis on Kuchipudi and Karnataka Yakshagana parallel Studies from University of universal Global piece. Awarded with a doctorate for restructuring of 20 new ADAVU Patterns (Foot Steps) in Kuchipudi based on Karnataka Yakshagana from DUKE University, North Carolina, USA Award presented at International Kuchipudi Conference at Silicon Valley, USA. Presented with silver crown and life time achievement award in Andhra pradesh

Dance drama & Solo Productions: “Saraswathi “a presentation on the origins of the Indian river Saraswathi with mythological & historical references.

“Rama Katha Sudha” a solo dance presentation of the Ramayana based on Thyagaraja Krithis. Presented Temple dance from the 13th century traditional dance” NAVA SANDHI” tradition as per Shiva agama shastra for the first time in the temple as per period traditions.

“Akka Mahadevi”, based on the life story of 13th century saint poetess. Presented before the president of India, Sri Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy.

Bhama Kalapam the most important Kuchipudi yakshagana has been presented several times in Telugu as well as Kannada translated.

Sri Krishna Parijatham presented at the Brahmothsavam ISCKON

TAARA a mission to peace, based on the Tibetan hymns and corresponding to Indian shlokas. To bring global harmony during 9/11 crises at the U.S.A.

Javali Ravali, a garland of Javalis woven into a theme based dance drama.

Produced theme based dance drama on the 5 elements of the universe on the 15th century poet Kalale nanjaraja Urs of the Mysore Royal family.

Presented “Ganga Gowri Vilasam” writtern by Kempegowda the pioneer maker of Bangalore city. In 3 different styles.

“Citrangadha” based on the emancipation of woman with kuchipudi, Burrakatha and English theatre.

Presented Traditional kuchipudi yakshaganas like the prahlaada charitham, Mahishasura mardhini, KalikaVijayam, Shashireka parinayam, Mohini Bhasmasura.

Presented “Harmony” based on amalgamation of dance styles like kuchipudi with Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi with kathak, with odissi, with salsa and yakshagana.

Presented” Krishna The man for all times” a theme based on the presence of Krishna right from Dwaparayuga to kaliyuga. The music ensemble for this production was unique with fusion and classical veena and flute.

As senior fellowship assignment presented “Vijaya Vilasam”  bringing about a confluence between Karnataka yakshagana and kuchipudi.

“Sthree’ a theme based production of the 3 kinds of women characters sweeya parakhiya and sadharana  as per Natya shastra was choreographed to both solo and group productions for DRISTI  festival Bangalore.

Presented a tapestry of all Indian classical and folk dances with more than 200 artists for the grand finale of Mysore Dasara.

Worked with the legendry Padmavibhishan Sonal Mansingh for a production on Sri Krishnadevaraya.

Workshops and lectures demonstration held for students at Paris, U S., Kerala, and Bangalore.

Lecture demonstration on the aspects of rare dance form “Simhanandhidni” a unique picture drawing by feet while dancing is a technique which few artists in India perform.

Presented papers on the historical facts of this style of dance and the demonstration of Simhanandhini Tala for dance.

Presented a paper on the restructure of a few KUCHIPUDI ADAVUS (Steps) inspired by Karnataka Yakshagana technique.

Has been imparting training in Bharatanatyam and kuchipudi for more than 2 decades.

Has supported the cause of the slum children education development by teaching dance and producing group presentation for slum children.

Has been working on creating a dumb and deaf language in Indian style by the use of dance hastas, as part of action aid N G O.

Choreographed CHITRAPATA – a Karnataka Folk Theatre & Kuchipudi Fusion

Presented AGASTHYA – on his rich contribution to the development of South India.

Choreographed a mega opera CILLAPATIKARAM with more than 50 dancers at Chowdiah Memorial Hall on 17th Oct 2015

Several disciples have blossomed into professional Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam artists. Shama Krishna & Anuradha Vikrant to name few.

RAMANUJACHARYA – a magnum opus ballet & NAVARASA DURGA ,Another magnum opus ballet was a grand success in 2017

Seminars & Papers presented & Books Published: Presented a paper on FOLK ARTS OF KARNATAKA in Music Academy, Chennai - December Academic session in 2013. Presented SIMHANANDINI TALA at Mysore, organised jointly by Mysore University & Vasundhara Performing Arts Presented NAVARASA IN BHAGAVATA & Presented NAVARASA KRISHNA in 2015 for Arathi School of Dance, Arizona, USA Presented a paper on YAKSHAGANA & PARALLES OF KUCHIPUDI YAKSHAGANA at Akhila Karnataka Kuchipudi Dance Festival. Presented self researched papers in Kuchipudi Seminar in Kuchipudi, Krishna District. Presented a Paper on THEATRE & DANCE IN STORY TELLING for Kalaghoda Festival, Mumbai. Presented a paper on PALM LEAVES & OTHER MANUSCRIPTS IN FOLK BALLETS OF KARNATAKA at Institute of Asian Studies, Chennai & National Mission for manuscripts New delhi.

Publications: Published an article for attendance on the contributions of Bangalore to Kuchipudi. Published Folk arts of Karnataka in the journal of Music Academy in the year 2014. Published Indian Classical Dances, a brief glimpse for the Institute of Fine Arts in Kerala Authored a book on the presence of Kuchipudi in Karnataka Since 15th Century published by Sangeetha Nritya Academy, Govt.Of Karnataka. Published an article on relevant of Dance in the present day fast scenario for the magazine of Academy of Music,. Chowdiah Memorial Hall Bengaluru. Presented several articles for Drishti – an exclusive dance magazine. Currently writing on the folk ballads of Karnataka for Institute of Asian Studies 2018 Volume. Sahepedia has published Veena’s research paper in the sahepedia website.

Festivals organized :

Has been the Director of Sri Raja Rajeshwari kala Niketan for over 35 years. Director Samanvaya foundation for performing arts and Samanvay Dance company.

Has conducted Sri Ramanavami music festivals for 25 years with legendary stars concerts, like Smt M.S Subbalakshmi, Dr M.Balamuralikrishna, M.L.Vasantha Kumari, T.V Shankarnarayanan, Dr Suma Sudhindra and others.

Has been conducting “Samanvay Arts Festival” festivals of dance & Music for 35 years now presented some of the outstanding dance performances by Bhagavathamela, Kuchipudi, Vedantam Satyanarayana Sharma & others.

“Bengaluru International Arts Festival” BIAF a bench mark international  arts festival in Bangalore is conducted by Veena as one of the founder director. More than 15 countries so far and 250 artists every year have participated in this mega festival for 8 years.

Has produced 13 part T.V. Serial based on the arts  and  archaeological sites of Karnataka.

Has been working as creative directors for DRISTI a dance magazine from Bangalore.

As Events Head Has Conceptualised & Executed end to end events, product launches. Charity walkathon, Seminars, Arts festivals, Exhibitions, Team building activities, training programs of six sigma, NLP etc. The clients are Accenture, I B M,  Havells, Tata Motors  and other companies. As the director of the N G O, AIM-  Artists Introspective Movement, Have envisaged  mega cultural extravaganza and conducted it for 10 years. The vast experience of conceptualising and execution process of mega festival by leading a team of creative and management team has added a greater dimension to the career.

ADDRESS: 85/11, 1 St Cross, 1st Main, G.D.Park Ext, Vyalikaval, Bengaluru 560003. Phone No:080 23444336, Cell: +91 98452 27800, E Mail: veenamurthyvijay@gmail.com, Web: www.kuchipudibangalore.in www.biaf.co.in

Sri Rajarajeshwari Kala Niketan (SRRKN), a reputable arts institution directed by Dr. Veena Murthy Vijay, has been actively involved in contributing to the propagation of Indian classical art forms in Bangalore for the past 35 years. SRRKN is committed to enhancing the artistic knowledge of today’s youth through practical and theoretical education. We work to provide a venue for today’s youth to explore their cultural heritage through creative and artistic display. Furthermore, we expose the youth and the local community to an array of entertainment featuring India’s most esteemed world-renowned artists. Our institution has educated over 400 students and has provided them with training in various art forms including classical dance, yoga, martial arts and music.

Organization academic/professional conclaves such as Conferences Seminars, Symposia, Workshops, Group discussions, Consultations, Festivals, Shows, Exhibitions etc.,

Sri Rajarajeshwari Kala Niketan has been conducting Dance Festivals every year. Eminent artists are performing in these festivals and also RRKN will honour and acknowledge a Renowned Artist /Guru for the achievements & contributions made by them. This will initiate another movement of exciting art appreciation and inspiration.

Furthermore, the entire festival is free to the public and will unite the artist fraternity in their effort to propagate the beauty of Indian art.

SRRKN started a diploma course and degree in Bharatanatyam and music through Samnavay Foundation for Indian Performing Arts and AIMS affiliated to Bangalore University. Conducted workshops by senior Gurus like Smt.Lalitha Srinivasan, Smt.Asha Gopal and other Gurus.

The students of SRRKN have presented both kuchipudi and bharatanatyam all over India including the famous Khajaraho Festival ( youtube link to be put).

Article by Dr.Sunil Kothari ji http://www.narthaki.com/info/gtsk/gtsk183.html

Magic of Khajuraho and classical Indian dances: Part 1 -Dr.Sunil Kothari http://www.narthaki.com/info/gtsk/gtsk175.html Magic of Khajuraho and classical Indian dances: Part 2 -Dr.Sunil Kothari http://www.narthaki.com/info/gtsk/gtsk176.html

Cillapatikaram – Magnum opus dance ballet https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206250317991678&set=pb.1077258564.-2207520000.1524907807.&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/rajini.shanks/videos/pcb.1480399808707724/1480396902041348/?type=3&theater

Sri Ramanuja Vaibhavam – a magnum opus Musical Dance drama across 6 cities in India with more than 40 students.

In November 2017 Gowri Murthy’s arangetram was conducted and well received.

Smt. Anuradha Vikrant presented a theme based where in drawing of the Peacock by feet while dancing “CHITRA NRUTYA” is incorporated was presented. This has been choreographed and conceptualized by Dr.Veena Murthy Vijay. (Link) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2084552268211&set=pb.1077258564.-2207520000.1524907958.&type=3&theater

NAVARASADURGA a ballet on Durga was presented by more than 35 students for Arathi School of Dance, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. https://www.facebook.com/veena.m.vijay

ARISHADVARGA by Samanvay dance group an extension of SRRKN was presented in Hampi Utsav – a National Dance Festival and BIAF 2018.

A lecture demonstration based on the senior fellowship study, a study of Karnataka Yakshagana and Kuchipudi Yakshagana Adavus was presented in “AKHILA KARNATAKA KUCHIPUDI FESTIVAL 2018” https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=739230329529304&set=pcb.739230566195947&type=3&theater

A lecture demonstration on BHAMAKALAPAM – and its relation to NATYA SHASTRA was presented for DHATU puppet festival.

A talk on manuscript which are un published based on folk music was presented at National Seminar organized in Chennai.

SATYABHAMA – a thematic presentation in 4 styles was presented in NARADA GANA SABHA in Chennai as a part of its Festival EKA ANEKA. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=808245269316424&set=a.117853948355563&type=3&theater

A talk on the folk music of Karnataka was presented at the prestigious music Academy Morning Session in December season.

Participated in NADA NEERAJANAM program.

TERE book was released in the year 2015.

Conducted Samanvay Arts Festival for 3 days in March & Apr 2018 at Sevasadan and Chowdiah Memorila Hall.

Workshop on the basics of NATYA SHASTRA – PAADA BEDHAS and CHAARIS was conducted in Chikago.

A Kuchipudi repertoire was conducted by Lasya Vardhana Trust at Keshavakalpa, Bengaluru.

Gaja Gourava for Mysore Dasara inauguration was presented in Mysore Palace.

GAJA GOURAVA was presented for 1 days 3 shows, a land mark program.

A program for Nrutyantar was presented based on the ASHTAPADIS.