A treat for classical dance connoisseurs in the city

Rabindra Bharathi

recently reverberated with rhythmic footsteps set to Carnatic music as dancer

Ruthvika Nalamalapu

, disciple of acclaimed

Kuchipudi

dancer, Deepika Reddy performed at her rangapravesam.

Rangapravesam marks the transformation of a dancer from a student to a performer. On the occasion, Ruthvika performed 5 pieces.

Four of the five were choreographed by her guru Deepika Reddy while one was choreographed by Dr

Vempati Chinna Satyam

.

The performance was accompanied by musicians and vocalists and even Deepika Reddy herself played the nattuvangam. Distinguished guests like Mamidi Karikrishna were seen enjoying the performance.