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Classical · Fri & Sat
Friday and Saturday, 6:30 to 7:30. From age 5. You sit the exam when faculty assesses readiness — not before.
Kuchipudi at Rhythmzz Academy is taught as a progressive classical discipline — blending rhythmic precision (Nritta), poetic expressive mime (Abhinaya), and theatrical storytelling (Natya). Students learn in small cohorts with direct posture guidance from senior faculty.
Your Guru
Credentials
Kuchipudi & Contemporary Dance Guru, Rhythmzz Academy of Dance
Srushti Nidhi is a trained Kuchipudi and contemporary dancer, teacher, performer, and choreographer based in Hyderabad. She has dedicated 16 years to learning Kuchipudi under the guidance of Guru Smt. Lakshmi Shankar, and has also received contemporary dance training under Mr. Nitish Kumar.
She is a Doordarshan Certified B-Grade artist, holds a certificate in Kuchipudi from Telugu University, and completed her Rangapravesham at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad — later being conferred the title Nruthyadeekshamani.
She is currently working as a Dance Facilitator at The Gaudium School, where she guides students in dance education, performance, creativity, and artistic expression. Alongside her artistic practice, Srushti is the co-founder of Saanjhi, a non-profit initiative centred around art, compassion, and responsibility.
◆ Founded in 2025
In 2025, she began her own dance classes under the name Srushti Sthithi Laya — inspired by Srushti (creation), Sthithi (stability & preservation), and Laya, which she interprets as rhythm: the meeting point of creation, stability, and rhythm through dance.
Her students and ensemble recently performed in Vijayawada, marking another step in the journey of Srushti Sthithi Laya.
Official master syllabus
Structured classical training prioritizing developmental pacing, physical safety, and artistic depth — leading to recognized Certificate Public Examinations.
This master curriculum is structured to prioritize developmental pacing, physical safety, and artistic depth, leading up to a Certificate Public Examination.
Students become familiar with their body, learn correct posture, develop coordination, and begin understanding rhythm and discipline in dance.
Comprehensive Year-End Theory & Practical Evaluation
Execution of Adugulu, posture, alignment, and flexibility.
Grip on Tala, speed variations, and body-hand-foot coordination.
Understanding of shlokas, gestures, history, and terminologies.
Abhinaya, stage presence, eye movements, and overall confidence.
Merit-based pacing, safety, and individual growth
Progression is merit-based and individualistic rather than strictly chronological or age-bound.
Students who demonstrate quick comprehension, physical maturity, and consistent performance may transition to advanced levels earlier.
Foundation years are crucial. Students who need to spend extra time mastering alignment, posture, and basic rhythm are encouraged to do so to prevent long-term physical strain and build absolute clarity in execution.
Free trial
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