Raja & Radha Reddy

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.