Vidushi Thejashwini Ramarao is the director of Padma Paadam School of Performing Arts Inc., Maryland. Hailing from Mysuru, Karnataka, she brings over 34 years of experience in Bharatanatyam as an artist, instructor, choreographer, and scriptwriter. She trained in the Mysuru style under Guru Smt. Pankaja Ramakrishnaih and further refined her skills in the Pandanalluru style under Dr. Kripa Phadke.
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Padma Paadam School of Performing Arts Inc Presents a dance drama on the life of Shree Rama.
Script, Choreography and Directed by Vidushi Thejashwini Ramarao
Script, Choreography and Directed by Vidushi Thejashwini Ramarao
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