Bharatanatyam Recital at DDPODHIGAI
Chennai
2019
Bharatanatyam Exponent | Artistic Director | Cultural Ambassador
Ruchi Gupta is a Bharatanatyam artist, graded Doordarshan artist, and Founder of Kirti Natya Niketan. Trained in the Pandanallur and Thanjavur traditions, she has performed across India and abroad under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. Her practice is recognised for its rhythm, rasa, and poise—BBC has named her an Upcoming Beautiful Dancer. She continues to perform, teach, and carry the art form forward from Delhi.
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Performances
A selection of major and international performances.
Solo Bharatanatyam at Drums Festival
Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Festival of India, Europe
Europe (ICCR)
In the media
Ruchi's work has been recognised in print and broadcast. BBC featured her as an Upcoming Beautiful Dancer. Publications such as Jansatta, Hindustan Times, Punjab Kesari, Dainik Jagran, Times of India, and Dinamani have highlighted her abhinaya and nritta, her strong footwork and poise, and her promise as a leading exponent of the form. This recognition reflects the regard in which her artistry is held within the classical dance community and beyond.
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Moments from the stage and the classroom.
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