About Noopura

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Noopura aims at introducing traditional South Indian culture to the student with a hope that the beauty, grace and wisdom embodied in it will become an integral part of his/her life, whatever his/her dreams and aspirations may be. South Indian classical music and dance, carrying with them generations of wisdom aging back to antiquity, becomes the chief medium of creating awareness in students. Noopura seeks to conserve and promote an awareness of this rich and heterogeneous cultural ttapestry amongst the students through focus on the classical arts, with their attendant legends, rituals, mythology and philosophy A to facilitate an awareness of their deeper and subtler values.

Dr. Sreedevi Suresh

Dr.Sreedevi Suresh stands as a remarkable figure in the realm of classical dance, seamlessly fusing tradition with innovation. A masterful performer, choreographer, and teacher, she is well-versed in the classical dance forms of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam and Keralanadanam .With 29 years of dedicated teaching experience, Dr. Sreedevi has nurtured and inspired numerous students across the globe. She is the Founder and Director of Noopura School of Dance, an institution that has made a significant artistic impact in India, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Her commitment to preserving and promoting Indian classical dance has earned her widespread recognition and numerous prestigious honors. Among her accolades are:

  • Natyaratna Award – Gramadaravu
  • Natyapradhipha Award
  • Natyapadma Award – KKA Foundation
  • Nrithaseva Award – SGTDallas
  • Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma International Award
  • People Forum of India International Bharatanatyam Award
  • APJ Abdulkalam
  • Janamithra award
  • Drusya- madhyama puraskkaram( Natyasree)
  • Bharat Sevak Samaj Puraskaram
  • Balabhaskar Foundation Puraskaram
  • MAGH Recognition Award
  • Viswadarshan Award – Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Society
  • Travancore Excellence
  • PADMACHOODAMANI AWARD

In addition to being an accomplished dancer and teacher, Sreedevi Suresh is also widely celebrated as an award-winning choreographer, known for creating innovative and culturally rich productions.
Recently, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of classical dance and cultural education, she was conferred an Honorary Doctorate by Global Human Peace University USA .
Through her artistry, teaching, and choreography, Dr. Sreedevi Suresh continues to inspire the next generation while carrying forward the timeless legacy of Indian classical dance

Geethu Suresh

Geethu is a renowned classical dancer and choreographer who has won numerous competitions in India, including the prestigious title of Kalathilakam. She has been learning dance since the tender age of three under the tutelage of her mother, Sreedevi Suresh. Geethu has recently completed her Diploma in Kuchipudi, which is a traditional Indian dance form, and is also a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Annamalai University. Her dedication and hard work in the field of dance have earned her recognition and respect in the Indian classical dance community.

Courses Offered

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Bharathanatyam

Bharathanatyam

Bharata Natyam is considered to be a 'fire dance' the mystic manifestation of the metaphysical element of fire in the human body.

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Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi

The performance usually begins with some stage rites, after which each of the character comes on to the stage and introduces him/herself with a daru to introduce the identity, set the mood, of the character in the drama.

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Mohiniyattam

Mohiniyattam

Mohiniyattam is a drama in dance and verse.

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Keralanadanam

Keralanadanam

Kerala Natanam is a new style of dance that is now recognised as a distinct art form evolved from Kathakali, a form of Indian dance-drama.

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Folk Dance

Folk Dance

A folk dance is developed by people that reflect the life of the people of a certain country or region. Not all ethnic dances are folk dances.

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Bollywood Dance

Bollywood Dance

Bollywood dance is the dance-form used in the Indian films. It is a mixture of numerous styles. These styles include belly-dancing, kathak, Indian folk, Western popular, and "modern", jazz, and even Western erotic dancing.

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Margamkali

Margamkali

The dance retells the life and missionary work of St. Thomas the Apostle, based on the third century apocryphal Acts of Thomas.

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Thiruvathira

Thiruvathira

It is performed by women who seek blessings for eternal marital bliss.

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