Kuchipudi Kalanidhi’s mission is to showcase the beauty, complexity and depth of Kuchipudi through performance and education. Kuchipudi Kalanidhi strives to make Kuchipudi accessible to all audiences, without compromising its integrity, core values, or traditions.



Kuchipudi Kalanidhi is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Kuchipudi, an Indian Classical dance style that originated in Andhra Pradesh, India. Founded by Anuradha Nehru in 1992, Kuchipudi Kalanidhi’s mission is to raise the profile of Indian Classical dance in the United States by presenting professional and outstanding quality dance productions and training the next generation of Indian Classical dancers to the highest standards.