Manaswini Avvari has been learning Kuchipudi from Guru Jyothi Lakkaraju at Natyalaya Kuchipudi School of Dance, since 2003 and learned Carnatic vocal music from Smt. Harini Krishnan Vikas. She has performed extensively across India and the US and has received her Diploma in Kuchipudi and a Masters of Arts in Kuchipudi from the University of Silicon Andhra. She has also received advanced training from renowned artists such as Dr. P Rama Devi, Ardhanareeswaram Venkat, and Kalaimani Dr. Uma Murali Krishna. Manaswini was a finalist in Dance for YoungArts and an IndianRaga Fellow where she created productions that have gone viral globally. Currently, Manaswini teaches Kuchipudi at Natyalaya, choreographs and produces various dance productions in an attempt to share her passion for the Indian classical arts where she brings a unique perspective to classical Indian dance, creatively presenting traditional forms in ways that resonate with mainstream audiences.
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