Her Passion

Having started research, she felt the need to explore the finer aspects and nuances of the beautiful art forms of Kuchipudi and Bharata Natyam.

Her vision is to bring out the exact beauty and elegance regarding techniques and to present the History, Origin, and basic principles with utmost purity. She is of the sole belief that “dance is a discipline and a way of life.” Through her teachings, she intends to reveal the significance of divine thoughts among individuals using the dance form.

Her teaching program focuses on bringing awareness about the art form from the region of performance. It involves specialized training from the prominent Gurus in dance.

It shares her vision, “we are part of nature and live to the tunes of Mother Nature, hence, this is not a training but a Gurukul thought of tuning into the way of living in the art form.”

She trusts that concept-based performance is unique in bringing out the best which is an outcome of her thought “Every person, every space, every creation is unique. They are the best and one of their kind.”

Whilst learning the great Bhartiya tradition of music and dance, she believes it’s our primary responsibility of knowing about the greatness of the culture. To her, dance simply signifies ‘One world of (HE) Art and one expression of love.’

Guru Shishya Paramapariya Prayana

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She began her Kuchipudi tutelage in Abu Dhabi, at the age of 5, in Sri Bhagavatula Rama Kotaiah lineage from Mrs. Arti Dolwani in the United Arab Emirates.

Later adapted to Guru Sri Padma Bhushan Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam style of Kuchipudi considering the Guru's significant contribution and aesthetics it brought into the Art form. With the guidance of various experts trained under the Great Master of Kuchipudi , Padma Bhushan Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam Master, she imbibed the art style through immense training because of affiliation and attraction with dance form and its uniqueness.

Further, she learned and attended master class ‘one to one’ and workshops exploring the Kuchipudi specialization under

• Dr. Uma Rama Rao, an eminent professor of Kuchipudi, Retired HOD Pottu Sri Alamelu University, Hyderabad. I received her personal blessings because of my urge to explore the best nuance in the Kuchipudi art form.
• Guru Padmashri Smt. Sobha Naidu, a great performer and the director of Srinivasa Kuchipudi Art Academy, has inspired me to learn a realistic way of graceful movements of Kuchipudi, highlight Abhinayam repertoire emphasizing and comparing the male Vs. Female Abhinaya, since the dance form has enveloped from ‘male-only act’ in the past to androgynous performances. The demonstration of the “Kuchela” episode in Maragatha Mani Maya Keerthana by Guru Shoba Naidu during my visit had instilled in me a burning desire to perform with full of enthusiasm, leaving behind all inhibitions. This instilled in me the passion to adorn the future.
• Guru Smt. Anupama Mohan,
• a Disciple of Padmashri Padma Bhushan Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam Master, who shares her experiences of the Gurukul at the Kuchipudi Art Academy. She provides a sense of inspiration to explore further the creative aspects of this beautiful dance form. It is her training in the finer aspects of the body movements and repertoires, that adds a lot of life, love, and affection into the art form.
• Guru Smt. Manju Bhargavi, a Disciple of Padmashri Padma Bhushan Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam, who imposes the strict traits of Angika Abhinaya. Her in-depth training involves emphasis on torso movements, intricate footwork in basics, propagating the strict discipline in Kuchipudi, starting from “Prayer” to “Repertoires” and “Choreography.” It was an added value to adore and align with the art Form.
• Guru Sri. Kesava Prasad, a Legendary Guru from Kuchipudi District had shared insights into the History, Origin, and Development of the Kuchipudi Dance. The revelation of him, about the founder of Siddendra Kalakshetram, the first and formal dance school in Kuchipudi by Guru Shri Vedantam Parvatheesam and about the founder’s beautiful repertoires, other great maestros’ contributions detailing Kuchipudi, Andhra temple dancers and like, prompted me to further research with the theoretical aspects.

Mrs. Vimmi's words

I continue to learn Kuchipudi and its various styles and technique, in theory, and heritage. My core vision is to specialize in Abhinayam which is derived from the original form of Kuchipudi and to present valuable research into the finer aspects of evolution in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. As a part of the research and urge in continuous progressive learning, I’m currently concentrating on ‘one to one’ learning, and also exploring the evolution of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam, its traditional nuances, adapting to the expansion of migration, under:

• Guru Shri Dr.Chinta Adinarayana Sarma The revered legendary Guru Shri Dr. Chinta Adinarayana sarma (Also An ardent follower Of Padma Bhushan Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam Master) continues to mentor, impart the treasures of the Kuchipudi traditions within the boundaries and shares his experiences of structured coaching in the dance form to the students of a Telugu University for more than a decade.
• Kalaimamani Guru Shri Tanjavur Herambanathan Guru Shri Herambanathan currently tutors me into a sheer trace of the evolution of Bharatanatyam, roots of Bhagavata Mela Tradition, and Bharatanatyam. He provides deep insight into the vocabulary of the Rhythm aspects in the Bharatanatyam repertoires and undertakes the scrutiny into the ancient traditions of Margam Format, sabdam in-depth, etc.
• Guru Smt. Dr. Sathya Priya Ramana, A disciple of Padma Bhushan Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam master, presently up-skilling the nuances of the rejuvenated dance style of Kuchipudi in-depth training and bringing in constant awareness of the complex features of Master’s choreography, educational ensemble, theories, ideologies, and the shastric versions behind each Kuchipudi repertoire
• Natya Sastra Courses conducted by Swayam Government MOOC Program & Indic Studies Dr. Bharat Gupt currently provides a scholarly approach to the study of Indian Aesthetics through “Natyasastra” from the lectures of Dr. Bharat Gupt.

Learning Expedition:
Attended interactive performance sessions of folk dances at:
Tamil Nadu:
Marakkaal Kudhirai, Oyilaattam, Karagaattam, Mayilattam, Kavadi, Thappaatam
Kerala:
Katakali, Mohiniyaatam, Chaakiyaar Koothu, Gnangiyaar Koothu, Ottam thullal, Mizhavu, Thimila, Kutiyaatam
Andhra Pradesh: Andhra Natyam, Lambadi dance and other folk traditions Of Andhra.
Orissa:
Goti Pua and Odissi

Being intellectually curious about the misremembered dance patrons of India, I have visited the living legends of Sadir dancers, Guru Shri Muthu Kannammal, Guru Smt. Jeevaratnamala and Guru Smt. Kastoori. I visited Guru Smt. Kastoori when she was conducting her MA thesis about the similitude of the great dance forms of India, Kuchipudi, and Bharata Natyam. This journey has elevated my consciousness to be a torchbearer of the Divine Art Forms of India.

The Academy Founder

Antara Institute of Performing Arts LLC (AIPA), is hosted by the Academician Guru Smt. Vimmi B Eswar and Shri. BagavadEEswar S. She dons the role of Managing Partner and Artistic Director. AIPA is a jewel in the crown of Indian traditional dance and music in Dubai, which focuses on Curriculum-based Education. It is an institution that believes in the value of learning in the journey of perfection.

Located on the 2nd floor above Maharajah Bhoj, Karama, Antara, imparts the best curriculum in traditional art and dance. They offer Kuchipudi, Bharata Natyam, Carnatic Vocal, Veena, Mridangam, Tabla, Keyboard, and Guitar.

Guru Smt.Vimmi B Eswar believes, art and dance forms are the main academics and not just an extra-curricular activity. The students are trained in an orderly manner imbibing the culture, tradition, discipline, and the regression of a Guru Shishya bonding in the Indian and the western teaching resonating her learning experience, i.e., Compliment and collaborate but do not compete as beauty lies within you.

Achievement Choreographies

Graded Artist of Doordarshan, Mrs. Vimmi B Eswar has choreographed the Antara's flagship event Prakruti Dhwani held at Kerala (in association with Sangeeth Natak Academy), Thirumala(SVBC Channel), Bhubaneshwar, Konark (In association with Ministry Of Culture), Indonesia (In association with Ministry of Tourism), Government Of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh with the core theme of:
a. Sapta Maathruga and
b. Sri Krishna Tulaabhaaram
c. Saiva Tevaram Live at Tanjore in association with South Zone Cultural Center, Government Of Tamil Nadu
Ms. Vimmi has represented the culture of Indian Traditions and dance forms in countries of Belarus (East Europe), Moscow (Russia), and Indonesia. She has also showcased the choreographies at Kuchipudi village, Thanjavur, Vijayawada, Bhubaneshwar, Chidambaram, Chennai, Guruvayur, and Thrissur, INDIA.
Learned under great artists in Kuchipudi and Bharata Natyam, she imprints the thought, learning is lifelong, and helps to quench the thirst for knowledge.
She was awarded Natyakala Choodamani by Ganamukundapriya, Chennai in the year 2012.
She is also a member of the official worldwide organization the International Dance Council, UNESCO.

Few references to prestigious Performances

• Divine Temple Of Brihadeeswar, Thanjavur organized by South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur (July 13, 2019)
• Dwitheya stala, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, July 2019
• Thritya Stala, Mylai at R.R Sabha, Mylapore, Chennai, in association with Government of Tamil Nadu (July 2019)
• Prakruti Dhwani 2019 Brihat Tripruam, Season 4, Panchama Sthalam, at Tumallapalli Kalakshetram, Vijayawada organized in association with the Government of Andhra Pradesh (July 2019)
• Sapthama Sthana, Nataraja Pooja Festival 2019, at Kuchipudi, Siddhendra Kalapeetham, Andhra Pradesh, (July 2019)
• Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai February 2018
• Prestigious dais of Bali, Sura baya and Jakarta, Indonesia, in the year 2018
• Proudly performed at India Day at Minsk, Republic of Belarus on 27-Aug-2017 under the special invite of Embassy of India, Belarus under the special invite by Consular General of India, Minsk, Belarus
• Proudly performed at India Day at Moscow, Russia on 2017 under the JNCC, Moscow, Embassy of India, Russia
• Rabindhra Mandap in association with Odisha Sangeeta Nataka Akademi and
• Ministry of Culture, Odisha (year 2017) for the Event Prakruti Dhwani Season2
• ‘Sapta Matrika
• Thirumala for Naada Neeranjanam, 2017
• Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai August 2016
• Mamallpuram Dance Festival 2015 organized by Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai.
• Performed at Thirumala at the divine presence of God Shri Prassanna Venkatachalapathy, Thirupathi for Nada Nireeranjanam in the year 2014
• Temple of Fine Arts Shivanjali trust Initiative Coimbatore
• Mamallapuram Dance Festival 2014 organized by Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai
• Nityodita 14 Participated and performed in the Dance festival in Dubai under the auspicious presence of Guru. Smt. Chitra Vishweswaran
• “Natyanjali Dance Festival; Chidambaram
• BrhanNatyanjali 2014 Dance Festival, Tanjavur, Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
• Consulate of India, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates in June 2013
• Hamsadhwani NRI Fest 2013 Chennai INDIA

Proficiency in Other art forms

• Bharatanatyam
• Carnatic vocal
• Veena
• Other classical dance forms of India