Yamini Saripalli

About the Artist

Yamini Saripalli is a disciple of the late gurus Dr.Vempati Chinna Satyam and his son, Sri Vempati Ravi Shankar. Yamini trained for over two decades under her gurus and the esteemed faculty at the Kuchipudi Art Academy - Chennai. She has also received additional mentoring from Smt.Vanaja Ayyalaraju and Smt.Kalpana Jayanthi, both senior disciples of Dr.Vempati. Yamini has performed with Dr. Vempati's troupe in the United States as well as throughout India. As a solo artist, Yamini has performed at various esteemed venues throughout the United States, India, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. She is also regular performer in the Chennai Dance and Music Season. Yamini received training in Carnatic vocal music under the late guru Sri Bhagavatula Seetharama Sarma, Kalapeetham, Chennai, India. Yamini’s vision for Kuchipudi is to present high quality performances, educate audiences through lecture demonstrations, and teach the art to younger generations to ensure the continuation of this art form for years to come. She passionately and relentlessly pursues perfection and the highest of standards in her art form.