Dr. Sreedhara Akkihebbalu is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, and physician based in San Antonio, Texas, where he founded Kaveri Natya Yoga. A "top grade" artist recognized by India's Prasar Bharathi, he trained under maestros Smt. Narmada and Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, specializing in expressive, traditional, and thematic productions like "Gita Govinda".
Key Details About Dr. Sreedhara Akkihebbalu:
Background: Originally from Bangalore, India, he is both a practicing physician and a dedicated classical dancer.
Training & Style: He trained under Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Smt. Narmada and Padmabhushan Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan. His style is known for a sensitive, communicative approach to traditional Indian poetry.
Kaveri Natya Yoga: He is the founder and director of this institution in San Antonio, which promotes Indian culture through dance and yoga.
Performances & Choreography: He has performed globally (U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe, etc.) and choreographed major productions such as "Gita Govinda" and "Andal".
Recognition: He is a recognized "top grade" artist by Prasar Bharathi (Government of India) and an empanelled artist with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.