One of the leading and versatile Kuchipudi dancer, Arunima Kumar will perform at five venues here under the aegis of Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY).
She will perform at the ONGC Academy on Monday, at Ghananand Government Inter College, Mussoorie and lBS National Academy of Administration on Tuesday and at the Kendriya Vidyalaya OFD and KV FRI on Wednesday.
Besides being one of the country's top performing artistes, having performed in over 35 countries, the Sangeet Natak Akademy award recipient Arunima has done her bachelors in Economics from St Stephen College and has an MSc Degree from the london School of Economics. She is a national level pistol shooter and has acted in a few feature films. The classical dancer is also an acclaimed choreographer and teacher who aims to build a strong base for the form internationally through performances, teaching, choreographic works, educational workshops and community projects. Arunima has collaborated with many young international artists like Ash Mukherjee (london), linda Manfredi (Italy) to create exemplary works.
Arunima’s performances reveal a confident and intellectual dancer with individuality. Enthralling Abhinaya (art of expression), confident communication with her audiences and contemporary interpretations of traditional compositions mark her successful performances. Her notable performances include the 2012 Olympic torch Parade (Maaya), Arts in Parliament at Westminster, london, 2010 India Commonwealth Games, Brazil tour for Mudra Festival, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Sydney Opera House, Canberra Festival, EXPO in Hannover and lisbon, Nehru Center in london, Tagore Center in Berlin, Asian Arts Festival in Manila, Kuchipudi Convention in USA in 2008, Purcell Room, Southbank london in 2009, Khajuraho Dance Festival in 2010 and others.