I am Aparna Rao, Masters in Kuchipudi from University of Silicon Andhra, Milpitas, California, USA, a certified Kuchipudi dance professional from Telugu University, Hyderabad, AP and a master’s in computers from Osmania University. I am involved with this rich art form from past 20 years as a student, dancer, performer, and trainer. I was trained under Guru Smt. Prasanna Rani and in Pasumarthi’s dance style for initial years and later in Vempati Chinna Satyam Dance style from gurus of Kuchipudi Art Academy. I had gone into intensive training in “nattuvangam” from renowned Guru Renuka Prasad.