Swapna Sundari (dancer)
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Born
Occupationsdancer, choreographer, vocalist
Knownforexponent of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam
Notable workVilasini natyam: Bharatam of Telugu temple and court dancers
Swapna Sundari | |
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| Born | |
| Occupations | dancer, choreographer, vocalist |
| Known for | exponent of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam |
| Notable work | Vilasini natyam: Bharatam of Telugu temple and court dancers |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan |
Swapnasundari is an Indian dancer, an exponent of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam, a choreographer and a vocalist.
She is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, given Government of India in 2003,[1] as well as the Sahitya Kala Parishad and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. Her album Janmabhoomi Meri Pyaari was well received.[2] She has written books like The World of Koochipoodi Dance and Tracing the roots of the classical dance. She is the founder-director of Koochipoodi Dance Centre in Delhi.
Born in Chennai she has lived in Andhra Pradesh and Delhi.[3][4]
