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{{Infobox artist
| name         = Yamini Reddy
| name             = Yamini Reddy
| image         = Yamini Reddy kuchipudi.jpg
| image           = Yamini Reddy kuchipudi.jpg
| caption       = Performance at Sangeet Natak Akademi Delhi
| caption         = Performance at Sangeet Natak Akademi Delhi
| birth_date     = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1982|9|01}} <br>[[New Delhi]]
| birth_date       = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1982|9|01}} <br>[[New Delhi]]
| death_date     =  
| death_date       =  
| nationality   = [[India]]n
| nationality     = [[India]]n
| field         = [[Indian Classical Dance]]
| field           = [[Indian Classical Dance]]
| alma_mater   = [[Lady Shri Ram College for Women]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Samyuktha K {{!}} Updated: May 3, 2017, 6:00 IST |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/moving-to-hyderabad-got-me-out-of-the-shadow-of-raja-and-radha-reddy/articleshow/58477579.cms |title=Yamini Reddy: Moving to Hyderabad got me out of the shadow of Raja and Radha Reddy &#124; Hyderabad News - Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2017-05-03 |access-date=2019-10-01}}</ref>
| alma_mater       = [[Lady Shri Ram College for Women]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Samyuktha K {{!}} Updated: May 3, 2017, 6:00 IST |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/moving-to-hyderabad-got-me-out-of-the-shadow-of-raja-and-radha-reddy/articleshow/58477579.cms |title=Yamini Reddy: Moving to Hyderabad got me out of the shadow of Raja and Radha Reddy &#124; Hyderabad News - Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2017-05-03 |access-date=2019-10-01}}</ref>
| movement     = [[Kuchipudi]]
| movement         = [[Kuchipudi]]
| spouse       = Srinivas
| spouse           = Srinivas
| awards       =
| awards           =  
| website           = [http://www.rajaradhareddy.com/yamini_reddy.html official site]
| website         = http://www.yaminireddy.com
}}
}}


'''Yamini Reddy''' (born 1 September 1982) is Indian classical dancer, a [[kuchipudi]] exponent.
==Introduction==
Yamini Reddy (born in 1982) is a Kuchipudi dancer, teacher, choreographer, and the Director of Natya Tarangini, a school dedicated to the teaching of Kuchipudi. She has performed widely in India and abroad.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Yamini Reddy was born in [[New Delhi]] to noted kuchipudi dancers and [[Padma Bhushan]] award winners, [[Drs. Raja Reddy & Radha Reddy]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Kuchipudi doyens Raja-Radha Reddy leave Hyderabadis mesmerised |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/kuchipudi-doyens-raja-radha-reddy-leave-hyderabadis-mesmerised/articleshow/59221842.cms |access-date=1 August 2018 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>
Born to Kuchipudi exponents, Dr. Raja and Radha Reddy, she was initiated into the dance form at an early age. She trained in the art form under her parents. She began her career as a young star of the Kuchipudi firmament, performing at the age of 3. Since then, she has been travelling widely for her performances.


She received her training from her parents and gave her first performance in New Delhi when she was only three. She has inherited her father's [[tandava]] and mother's [[lasya]], a combination that is evident in her style.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=Ranee |title=Unity in duality |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/unity-in-duality/article7847027.ece |access-date=1 August 2018 |work=The Hindu |date=5 November 2015 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Hons) from Lady Sriram College, New Delhi, and is a postgraduate in International Business from Fore School, New Delhi.


She did her schooling at [[Modern School (New Delhi)|Modern School Barakhamba Road]], [[New Delhi]] and her graduation from [[Lady Shri Ram College for Women]]. She is an [[MBA]] graduate. She turned down an offer to do medicine and concentrated on dance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040218/cth1.htm#11 |title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Chandigarh Stories |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |access-date=2019-10-01}}</ref>
==Performing career==
Yamini has toured the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, UAE and South East Asia extensively. Yamini has performed at prestigious Wigmore Hall London in 2011. She also had a successful tour of Russia and East Europe, where she had the opportunity to perform for various Heads of State at the BRIC and SCO summit in 2009. She has presented her art before noted personalities like the President of Hungary, First Lady of Slovenia and The former President of India Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam.
 
Yamini's choreographic pursuits have always been well appreciated amidst critics and audiences. Her production, 'Harmony' along with modern dancer Leah Curtis from New York was well received by the audience and was invited to  perform at the Nishagandhi festival in Kerala.
 
She has also authored a research thesis titled, ‘Audience Development’ for the Performing Arts in India.


==Performing career==
==Awards and Accolades==
Reddy started performing at a young age.<ref>{{cite news |title=Moving to Hyderabad got me out of the shadow of Raja and Radha Reddy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/moving-to-hyderabad-got-me-out-of-the-shadow-of-raja-and-radha-reddy/articleshow/58477579.cms |access-date=1 August 2018 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>
Yamini Reddy has been the recipient of many prestigious awards and has been recognised by global organizations for her art.


In addition to touring she teaches Kuchipudi at Natyatarangini Dance School, [[Hyderabad]] branch.
* District Rotaract Club Award ( 2000)
* FICCI Young Achievers Award (2006), New Delhi.
* Devadasi National Award (2007)
* Sangeet Natak Akademi, National Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar  (2008)
* FICCI Young Achievers Award, Hyderabad (2012)
* Awarded the Golden Key to the city by the Mayor of Dublin (Ireland) & Ft Lauderdale (Florida, USA)
* SBJ Legends of Tomorrow title (2015)
* Youngistan’ Award, News 24 Channel (2017)
* Pride of Telangana award (2019)


She has toured the United Kingdom, France, the United States, South East Asia, Russia and United Arab Emirates. In [[Dublin]], the mayor presented her with the key to the city.
== Natya Tarangini ==
Established in 1976 by Padmabhushan awardees Raja and Radha Reddy, Natya Tarangini was started to popularize the Kuchipudi style of classical dance in Northern India. It has since evolved into a unique arts institute encompassing all activities involved in the formation of Arts.


==Personal life==
In order to further propagate its aim and re-root itself, Raja Radha and Kaushalya Reddy started the Natya Tarangini Hyderabad branch, which is being run by Yamini Reddy's older daughter. Since its establishment in Hyderabad, the school has grown tremendously and annually trains over a hundred students at its Hyderabad branch. Apart from regular classes, Natya Tarangini also actively conducts workshops and sessions by well-known artists from the field of dance and music to enhance its students' learning.
Reddy is married and lives in [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]]. She has a son.


==Awards==
== Personal life ==
* Yuva Ratna Award<ref>{{cite news |title=In the city... |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/312138/in-city.html |access-date=1 August 2018 |work=Deccan Herald |date=14 February 2013 |language=en}}</ref>
She is married to Mr. Srinivas and has a son. The family resides in Hyderabad.  
* Youth Vocational Excellence award
* FICCI young achiever's award
* Devadasi National Award<ref>{{cite web |title=A dance of emotions |url=http://www.asianage.com/life/more-features/060617/a-dance-of-emotions.html |website=The Asian Age |access-date=1 August 2018 |date=6 June 2017}}</ref>
* Sangeet Natak Akademi Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for dedication towards Kuchipudi Dance.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.yaminireddy.com www.yaminireddy.com] official site
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Yamini Reddy
Performance at Sangeet Natak Akademi Delhi
Born (1982-09-01) 1 September 1982 (age 44)
New Delhi
NationalityIndian
Alma materLady Shri Ram College for Women[1]
Known forIndian Classical Dance
MovementKuchipudi
Spouse(s)Srinivas
Websitehttp://www.yaminireddy.com

Introduction[edit | edit source]

Yamini Reddy (born in 1982) is a Kuchipudi dancer, teacher, choreographer, and the Director of Natya Tarangini, a school dedicated to the teaching of Kuchipudi. She has performed widely in India and abroad.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Born to Kuchipudi exponents, Dr. Raja and Radha Reddy, she was initiated into the dance form at an early age. She trained in the art form under her parents. She began her career as a young star of the Kuchipudi firmament, performing at the age of 3. Since then, she has been travelling widely for her performances.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Hons) from Lady Sriram College, New Delhi, and is a postgraduate in International Business from Fore School, New Delhi.

Performing career[edit | edit source]

Yamini has toured the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, UAE and South East Asia extensively. Yamini has performed at prestigious Wigmore Hall London in 2011. She also had a successful tour of Russia and East Europe, where she had the opportunity to perform for various Heads of State at the BRIC and SCO summit in 2009. She has presented her art before noted personalities like the President of Hungary, First Lady of Slovenia and The former President of India Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam.

Yamini's choreographic pursuits have always been well appreciated amidst critics and audiences. Her production, 'Harmony' along with modern dancer Leah Curtis from New York was well received by the audience and was invited to  perform at the Nishagandhi festival in Kerala.

She has also authored a research thesis titled, ‘Audience Development’ for the Performing Arts in India.

Awards and Accolades[edit | edit source]

Yamini Reddy has been the recipient of many prestigious awards and has been recognised by global organizations for her art.

  • District Rotaract Club Award ( 2000)
  • FICCI Young Achievers Award (2006), New Delhi.
  • Devadasi National Award (2007)
  • Sangeet Natak Akademi, National Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar  (2008)
  • FICCI Young Achievers Award, Hyderabad (2012)
  • Awarded the Golden Key to the city by the Mayor of Dublin (Ireland) & Ft Lauderdale (Florida, USA)
  • SBJ Legends of Tomorrow title (2015)
  • Youngistan’ Award, News 24 Channel (2017)
  • Pride of Telangana award (2019)

Natya Tarangini[edit | edit source]

Established in 1976 by Padmabhushan awardees Raja and Radha Reddy, Natya Tarangini was started to popularize the Kuchipudi style of classical dance in Northern India. It has since evolved into a unique arts institute encompassing all activities involved in the formation of Arts.

In order to further propagate its aim and re-root itself, Raja Radha and Kaushalya Reddy started the Natya Tarangini Hyderabad branch, which is being run by Yamini Reddy's older daughter. Since its establishment in Hyderabad, the school has grown tremendously and annually trains over a hundred students at its Hyderabad branch. Apart from regular classes, Natya Tarangini also actively conducts workshops and sessions by well-known artists from the field of dance and music to enhance its students' learning.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

She is married to Mr. Srinivas and has a son. The family resides in Hyderabad.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Samyuktha K | Updated: May 3, 2017, 6:00 IST (3 May 2017). "Yamini Reddy: Moving to Hyderabad got me out of the shadow of Raja and Radha Reddy | Hyderabad News - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 October 2019. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)