Smt. Sireesha Avadhanam
The Guiding Light
Sireesha Avadhanam has established herself as a distinguished Kuchipudi artist and mentor in San Diego. With over four decades of rigorous training, she initially learned under Guru Sarada Devi, who is the direct disciple of Kuchipudi Master, Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam.. Smt.Sireesha travelled the world and performed on prestigious stages . Smt.Sireesha received training in Bharatanatyam under the guidance of Guru Late Rama Anjaneyulu garu, student of Sri Uma Subramniam.Smt. Sireesha feels blessed to had the opportunity to learn both the styles of Indian classical danceof Sireesha studied various dance forms and completed her Master’s thesis under the guidance of Dr. Yashoda Thakore. Sireesha has been receiving advanced training in tala under Sri Renuka Prasad.
Sireesha Avadhanam has given hundreds of performances across India and the United States, earning numerous awards and recognitions for her excellence in Kuchipudi.
She has performed lead roles in several Kuchipudi dance dramas choreographed by her gurus and has also directed major productions such as Ganesha Nritya Nataka, Indian women warriors, Gajendra Moksham, Sri Krishna Leela, and Siva Tatvam. Her students have presented these works at prestigious cultural festivals and community events across the country.
Manjeera Academy of Dances was officially founded by Sireesha Avadhanam in 2009, and has since grown into one of the prominent Kuchipudi institutions in the United States. Her students have performed at numerous fundraising events, cultural festivals, and international platforms, including the International Kuchipudi Convention, Silicon Andhra, TANA,TASC, Mingei Museum, Festival of Lights, Asha Foundation, to name few. Many of her students have also won awards in national-level competitions and talent showcases.