The world-renowned dancing
couple, Raja and Radha Reddy, have given a new
dimension to the age-old art of Kuchipudi dance
without sacrificing the traditional poetry or
dramatic sensibility. With rare excellence and
perfection of technique, they stand tall on the
highest stage of Kuchipudi today, among the major
dance forms of India. They hail from the state of
Andhra Pradesh, the birth place of Kuchipudi style
of Indian classical dance.
Through
their togetherness and perfect unison, Raja and
Radha Reddy portray the masculine vigour and lyrical
charm of the classical pairs of Hindu
mythology--such as Shiva-Parvati, Rama-Sita and
Krishna-Radha--thus identifying themselves with the
twin concept of Purusha and Prakriti, the
male-female principle in Indian philosophy. In
precise postures and refined patterns the duo
re-enlivens the magnificent sculptures chiseled in
the ancient temples of India.
Raja-Radha
Reddy have formulated a syllabus for the Kuchipudi
repertoire systematizing the basic movements and
mudras. They have choreographed each item to make
Kuchipudi classical dance form acceptable to modern
cosmopolitan audiences.
Raja-Radha
Reddy have taken upon themselves to propagate music
and dance among the growing younger generation. What
started as a passion for Raja and Radha has now
changed into a tradition with both maestros working,
indefatigably, towards initiating fresh talent into
the cultural paradigm and perpetuate this art form.
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