Adwaidh.R

ADWAIDH.R
ADWAIDH.R
Born	20 February 2000 (age:25); Karunagappally, Kollam, Kerala, India
Nationality	Indian
Education	Bachelor of Arts in Bharatanatyam from the RLV College of Music and Fine Arts, Tripunithura
Known for	Kuchipudi artist Choreographer and Teacher

Adwaidh R is an Indian classical dancer and educator known for his expertise in Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam, with formal training in several other classical dance forms including Mohiniyattam, Keralanatanam, Odissi, Manipuri, and Kathak. He has performed at various national cultural festivals and is actively involved in teaching and choreography.

Early life and education

"RLV Adwaidh R was born on 20 February 2000 in Karunagappally, a town in the Kollam district of Kerala, India,.. Encouraged by his family, he began formal training in Indian classical dance at an early age, laying the foundation for his future career in the performing arts."

He completed his undergraduate studies in dance with a Bachelor of Arts in Bharatanatyam from the RLV College of Music and Fine Arts, Tripunithura, Ernakulam, in 2022. He is currently pursuing a Master of Performing Arts (MPA) in Kuchipudi at the University of Hyderabad.

He has trained in:

Kuchipudi under Geetha Padmakumar^[1], disciple of Padma Bhushan Dr. Vempatti Chinna Satyam^[2]
Keralanatanam under Prof. S. Lekha Thankachi
Odissi under disciples of Sujata Mohapatra
Additional training in Mohiniyattam, Manipuri, and Kathak

Career

Adwaidh has performed at over 100 classical dance festivals and cultural programs throughout India. Notable appearances include:

Adwaidh with students
Gurugopinath National Dance Drama Festival^[3]
Soorya Festival
Bharatham 22 International Festival^[4] (organized by Bharath Bhavan and Bharathakala Art Academy, Trivandrum)
Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan
Changampuzha Nirthaswadhaka Sadass
Koodalmanikyam Indian Classical Dance Festival ^[5]

Mythri Margazhi Festival

ATHMA Thrissivaperur Nadanolsavam
Bala Tripura Sundari Festival
MG University Youth Festival Kuchipudi A grade

He is the founder and director of Nrithyabharathi Kalakshethra, a school of performing arts based in Kerala. With more than six years of teaching experience, he has trained over 100 students in Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, and related dance disciplines.

Adwaidh has served as a judge for several competitions, including District Kalolsavam, CBSE Youth Festivals, and other regional and interschool cultural events.

Awards and recognition

District Kalaprathibha in Keralolsavam – (2019, 2022)
State Kalolsavam State Winner
Keralolsavam State Winner
Recipient of the Thrissivaperur Natanathilakam Puraskar (Kuchipudi)
Natanasayoojya Award
Yuvaprathibha Award – conferred by ATHMA
Special Jury Award – Chilamb 2023, organized by the Bharathakala Dance and Music Cultural Society
Participant in the world record-setting non-stop classical dance relay marathon

Artistic Philosophy

Adwaidh R’s dance is deeply rooted in the classical traditions of Natya Shastra, yet remains accessible to contemporary audiences through its expressive storytelling and aesthetic refinement. He is particularly influenced by the Vempatti Chinna Sathyam Guru ^[6]of Kuchipudi, known for its sculptural poses, lyrical grace, and dramatic interpretation.

With an unwavering dedication to preserving and propagating India’s classical dance heritage, he continues to inspire audiences and students alike with his performances, lectures, and choreographic work.