Histrionic Expressions in Kuchipudi Dance (Course Syllabi of 4 Years Certificate and 2 Years Diploma in Kuchipudi Dance)

Histrionic Expressions in Kuchipudi Dance (Course Syllabi of 4 Years Certificate and 2 Years Diploma in Kuchipudi Dance) By P. RAMA DEVI  Patinjarayil Publications.

Books on dance in English are hard to find especially for those young students pursuing dance. " Histrionic Expression ion Kuchipudi Dance" is a book written in simple English language covering all the basic and necessary topics and will definitely be helpful for all the young dance enthusiasts and also preparing themselves for dance examinations.

It emphasizes on the syllabi of Government Music & Dance colleges/schools, Degree colleges and universities where Kuchipudi dance courses are offered as a special subject. This book is also useful for those appearing for various scholarship examinations in Kuchipudi Dance and for Under Graduate/Post graduate students as it contains the theory, as well as practical aspects of the syllabus along with few major definitions which are asked during the practical examinations. Dr. P. Rama Devi has taken special care and emphasis on the simplicity and modularity for each topic in the book, thus making it convenient for the readers to memorize the topics of subject in an effective manner. She has also incorporated Sanskrit slokas pertaining to the relevant topics in this book which adds more authenticity.

Dr. Smt. P. Rama Devi, is a well known Exponent in the field of Kuchipudi Dance. She established her institution Sri Sai Nataraja Academy of Kuchipudi Dance in 1989 at Secunderabad. She conducts work-shops and lecture-demonstrations in association with CCRT (Centre for Culture & Resource Training) and at various private organizations at different levels in the State.

Beyond the Doctorate in Kuchipudi Dance, she holds degrees like B.Sc, B.Ed, Diploma in Domestic Science, Praveena in Hindi and Higher Diploma in Software Engineering. Certificate and diploma course in Kuchipudi dance with distinction and Gold medal in M.A in Kuchipudi dance M.Phill & Ph.D in Kuchipudi Dance. Her outstanding qualification found a place, in the panel of judges for scholarships awarded to the young artists in the field of Kuchipudi dance, by the Govt. of India. And also member in Andhra Pradesh state Nandi TV Films jury.

She has penned "Huchipudi Dance in Textual Form" (English), "Kuchipudi Kalapas an Odyssey Rediscovered", (English), "Kuchipudi natyam – Certificate course" & "Kuchipudi Natyam – Diploma Course (With more than sixty definitions) in Telugu and also written few scripts and songs for various ballets and solo items. This is her fifth book that she authored. She has contributed number of articles in News Papers, and the magazines particularly in the Narthanam, Kalaspandana (Bangalore based), natya vedam etc.. She choreographed 24 ballets and more than 50 solo items that won applause. She is a recipient of Senior fellowship award from Central Govt, New Delhi and also received "Kala Subba Rao Smaraka Puraskaram" , "Durgabai Deshmukh", "Lifetime Achievement" "Navarasa Natya Prapurna" & "Panorama of Dance", "Badam Sarjini Devi Award".

She has performed all over country, USA and major festivals like Surajkudmela festival, Dussera festival, Deccan festival, 2nd International Budda festival, Amaravathi festival, Sankrit Ballet festival and Soorya festival etc.

English 312 (69 B/W Illustrations)About the BookBooks on dance in English are hard to find especially for those young students pursuing dance. " Histrionic Expression ion Kuchipudi Dance" is a book written in simple English language covering all the basic and necessary topics and will definitely be helpful for all the young dance enthusiasts and also preparing themselves for dance examinations.It emphasizes on the syllabi of Government Music & Dance colleges/schools, Degree colleges and universities where Kuchipudi dance courses are offered as a special subject. This book is also useful for those appearing for various scholarship examinations in Kuchipudi Dance and for Under Graduate/Post graduate students as it contains the theory, as well as practical aspects of the syllabus along with few major definitions which are asked during the practical examinations. Dr. P. Rama Devi has taken special care and emphasis on the simplicity and modularity for each topic in the book, thus making it convenient for the readers to memorize the topics of subject in an effective manner. She has also incorporated Sanskrit slokas pertaining to the relevant topics in this book which adds more authenticity.About the AuthorDr. Smt. P. Rama Devi, is a well known Exponent in the field of Kuchipudi Dance. She established her institution Sri Sai Nataraja Academy of Kuchipudi Dance in 1989 at Secunderabad. She conducts work-shops and lecture-demonstrations in association with CCRT (Centre for Culture & Resource Training) and at various private organizations at different levels in the State.Beyond the Doctorate in Kuchipudi Dance, she holds degrees like B.Sc, B.Ed, Diploma in Domestic Science, Praveena in Hindi and Higher Diploma in Software Enginee