The Founder

Smt. Jyothi Sekhar

A distinguished exponent of Kuchipudi, Smt. Jyothi Sekhar has dedicated her life to the promotion of Indian Classical Dance. She was selected as a ‘B’ Grade Artist by Doordarshan in 1999, a testament to her technical excellence and artistic depth.

She established the “Gayathri School of Kuchipudi Dance” (Regd. No. 1168/2008) in 2005. Under her tutelage, students receive rigorous training not just in dance, but in the discipline required to be a true artist. She has performed in more than 1000 shows across India, bringing the beauty of Kuchipudi to diverse audiences.

Certifications & Affiliations

Gayathri School of Kuchipudi Dance was established in 2005 and registered in the year 2008. We are committed to academic rigor alongside artistic excellence.

• Sri Potti Sriramulu Telugu University:
  Over the last 6 years, more than 10 students have successfully completed their certifications and diploma examinations in Kuchipudi dance conducted by the university in Hyderabad.
• Pracheena Kala Kendra:
  We are currently preparing more than 50 students for exams conducted by Sanchalana School of Dance, affiliated to Pracheena Kala Kendra, Chandigarh University (Affl. no. NZ1306).