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Updated 1/28/2022

Sarada Nori

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    CT

Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

Sarada Nori, an accomplished Kuchipudi dancer, is a disciple of Guru Sri Vempati Ravi Shankar and Guru Smt. Maddali Usha Gayathri. A postgraduate in Computer Science, Sarada decided to pursue her passion and obtained Masters of Arts degree specializing in Kuchipudi from the University of Sliconandhra. In addition, she is an exponent of Carnatic classical music under the tutelage of Guru Smt. Sarada Subramanyam and Guru Sri Nethi Srirama Sarma. Recognized for her artistic prowess, Sarada is a graded artiste on Doordarshan (India’s national broadcaster). An able puppeteer with over two decades of experience, Sarada blends Kuchipudi with contemporary puppetry which she leverages in workshops and lecture demonstrations on social themes in her community outreach and artistic endeavors.

As the founder and artistic director of Layavinyasa, Sarada has been promoting the ancient dance form of Kuchipudi and Carnatic classical Music since 2010 in the New England region in the U.S. where she currently resides. She has performed at events in India, United states and Mauritius.

In 2017 Sarada and her ensemble were a part of the prestigious International Festival of Arts and Ideas at Newhaven where she premiered the production ‘Prakrthi’ which blended traditional Kuchipudi and contemporary puppetry to advocate environmental protection. She believes in making meaningful connections with her students through dance dramas from Panchatantra, Jataka tales and mythological stories that incorporate English narratives. She has been invited as a judge by UConn Sanskrithi (University of Connecticut). As an active member of the community, she engages in extensive community outreach by articulating these artforms at public libraries, educational institutions, corporate houses, non-profit organizations, religious institutions and organizations focused on Indian diaspora.

Sarada's work has been funded by New England Foundation for the Arts, Middletown Commission on Arts, Connecticut Historical Society and CT humanities. She has been featured in ‘Coming Home- A Harford Collage’ performed by Cuatro Puntos Ensemble in partnership with the Greater Hartford Arts Council and the Autorino Center for the Arts. 

 

United States

International Festival of Arts and Ideas

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness ISKCON

Culture for a Cause -a fundraiser to help Rebuild Nepal

Power of Peace- Fundraiser to help underprivileged children

Asha for Education

VSEI (Volunteers in Service to Education in India)

Telugu Association of Connecticut celebrations

Hoysala Kannada Koota festival

Milan Cultural Association, Inc fundraiser

Connecticut Historical Society

India

Sangeet Natak Academi

Doordarshan-National Television

Sanskara Bharathi festival

Siddhendra Yogi Festival (Kuchipudi village)

Margazhi Festival at Chennai Music and dance festival

Mauritius

Tour sponsored by Government of Mauritius

 

Community Outreach

Manchester Public Library

Glastonbury Public Library

Hartford Public Library

New Britain Public Library

Middletown Public Library

Bloomfield Public Library

Simsbury Public Library

Avon Public Library

Rocky Hill public Library

CIGNA Inc.

Sunlife Financial

Eastern Connecticut State University

Smith College

Manchester Community College

Make Music Hartford 

 

Find Me

Sarada Nori
Job Title: Choreographer, Teacher and Performer
Phone: 860 808 9879
Address:
24 Sea Is
Glastonbury, CT 06033

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2010

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2010

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Dance - Traditional

Additional Disciplines:

  • Music - Traditional

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Artist Representation / Artist Management
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 15

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Businesses
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities

Languages Available:

  • Hindi

Geographic Reach:

  • Town / City
  • County
  • Multi-County Region
  • State
  • Multi-State Region
  • International

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

  • Access accommodations for people who use a wheelchair and have limited mobility
  • Access accommodations for people who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing
  • Accessible website and/or multimedia for people with sensory disabilities

Media Gallery

I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Awards

Awards:

  • New England Dance Fund Network

Awards

Awards:

  • New England Dance Fund Network

Education

Education:

  • Masters of Arts

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Private Studio

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Dance
  • Music

Certifications and Training:

  • Master of Arts

Fee range:

$300 - $1,500

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Private Studio

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Dance
  • Music

Certifications and Training:

  • Master of Arts

Fee range:

$300 - $1,500

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • Audio system ,stage with wooden flooring and lighting

Fee Range:

$700 - $10,000

State of Residence:

Connecticut

Minimum Number of Performers:

2

Maximum Number of Performers:

4

Venues for Rent/Use

Vallabdham Temple
Venue Address: 26 Church street Newington, CT 06111
Venue Phone: (860) 417-0007
Venue Type: Church/Temple Sanctuary Space
Venue Fee Range Minimum: $50
Venue Fee Range Maximum: $300
Venue Capacity: 100
Venue Accessibility: Access accommodations for people who are blind, partially sighted, and have low vision. Access accommodations for people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Facility is physically accessible (such as parking, entrances, accessible restrooms, seating, backstage). Accessible website and/or multimedia for people with sensory disabilities.
Stage Details: Amphitheater / Concert Shell / Bandstand, Proscenium Theater
Venue Seasons: Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Venue Features: Climate Control, Dance Floor, Dressing Room(s), Green Room, Light System / Track Lighting, Recording Equipment, Restaurant / Catering, Security, Sound System, WiFi