named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
In-Person Workshops and Intensives
Multi-day in-person training events held across the U.S. and globally, offering immersive learning and community building.
Kritya Kuchipudi Dance Apprenticeship Program
Advanced training for dedicated dancers focusing on performance, teaching, and artistic development, including ensemble rehearsals and teaching responsibilities.
Kritya Kuchipudi Training Semester
Virtual semester-long program for all ages and levels, offering structured training in Kuchipudi fundamentals, rhythm, choreography, and abhinaya, taught by Yamini Kalluri and ensemble members.
Virtual Student Showcase
End-of-semester virtual performance event showcasing student progress and choreographic work.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 3 activities
- Build ensemble members' capacity in Kuchipudi fundamentals for cross-cultural choreographyProvides foundational training in Kuchipudi dance to ensemble members to support the creation and performance of cross-cultural choreographic works that integrate diverse artistic traditions.
- Operate a professional dance ensemble and apprenticeship programRuns the Kritya Ensemble, a professional performance group that produces choreography and presents Indian classical arts, and offers an apprenticeship program for advanced dancers focused on performance preparation, teaching leadership, and ensemble collaboration.
- Produce and present Kuchipudi dance performances and cultural programsProduces and presents live and recorded performances of Kuchipudi dance and Carnatic music through the Kritya Ensemble, including at world-class venues, universities, schools, and virtual platforms. Activities include full-scale productions, student showcases, and cross-cultural performances that promote Indian classical arts and traditions in the U.S. and globally.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 2 activities
- Deliver workshops, intensives, and cross-training programs in danceHosts in-person and virtual workshops, multi-day intensives, and specialized training programs, including a virtual conditioning intensive based on ballet principles to enhance technique in Indian classical dance, as well as global workshops to support artistic development.
- Provide Kuchipudi dance education through in-person and virtual classesOffers ongoing Kuchipudi dance instruction for students of all ages and skill levels, delivered through in-person and virtual platforms including Zoom, with recorded classes available on-demand. Classes are offered regularly and include beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, with recordings uploaded within one day of live sessions and 7–8 new recordings provided monthly via subscription.
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Dance Program Access and Scholarship Support 1 activity
- Provide sponsored training and performance opportunities for young dancersOffers sponsored access to dance training, workshops, and performance opportunities for young dancers in India and the U.S., lowering barriers to participation in classical Indian arts education and performance.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocate for integrating arts and creativity into education systemsAdvocates for greater inclusion of art, movement, and imagination in children’s education, particularly in response to the time constraints of India’s academic system, promoting holistic development through cultural and artistic engagement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$111K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$111K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$106K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$5K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +130.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamini Kalluri | President | 15 | $17K |
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Bijayini Satpathy Partner — Engages with Bijayini Satpathy's work through workshops that support student re-engagement with dance.
- Dr. Sobha Naidu Partner — Collaborated as a vocalist and musical arranger in performances and choreographic projects.
- Geetha Vonga Partner — Leads Kuchipudi classes in India as a former Kritya Dance Ensemble member and dedicated instructor.
- Isha Ferraz Partner — Former managing director involved in founding Kritya School of Dance.
- Isha Nager Partner — Collaborator in developing the vision for a supportive dance environment
- January Low Partner — Provides instruction to students through January Low, a student of Bijayini Satpathy.
- Kritya Ensemble Partner — Performing group sustained by Kritya Foundation to showcase and advance cultural dance training.
- Kritya ensemble Partner — Performance group affiliated with Kritya Foundation that presents Kuchipudi dance in programs and performances.
- Music Worcester Partner — Hosted a residency that led to a commissioned performance by Kritya Foundation.
- Reena Esmail Partner — Collaborated on choreographic projects using her composition This Love Between Us, which fuses Hindustani and Western classical music.
- Vijay Gupta Partner — Collaborated on a commissioned performance for Music Worcester, leading to the formation of the Kritya Modern Dance Ensemble.
- Yamini Kalluri Partner — Artistic director and founder of Kritya School of Dance.
- Yamini Kalluri Partner — Choreographer and musical arranger for multiple Kritya Foundation productions.
- Yamini Kalluri Partner — Collaborates with teacher and mentor Yamini Kalluri in dance education and mentorship.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Holistic Artistic Development Through Integrated Techniquemethodology: cross-disciplinary_technique_integrationBy integrating Kuchipudi with ballet and other movement disciplines, the organization enhances technical precision, strength, and expressive range, because cross-disciplinary conditioning creates a physically grounded and versatile dancer.
- Integrated Training and Cultural Continuitymethodology: four-pillars_trainingBy combining training, research, teaching, and performance into a unified framework, the organization builds both technical mastery and deep cultural connection, because these four pillars together sustain living tradition and artistic evolution.
- Process-Centered Artistic Practicemethodology: process-centered_art_practiceBy prioritizing the rehearsal process as a sacred space for creation, the organization fosters deeper artistic engagement and collective thriving, because valuing process over performance outcomes supports emotional well-being and authentic artistry.
- Student-Teacher Relational Pedagogymethodology: student-teacher_relational_pedagogyBy cultivating deep student-teacher relationships, the organization transmits not only dance technique but also values, discipline, and cultural continuity, because this relational vessel sustains intergenerational knowledge and holistic development.
- Tradition-Rooted Artistic Innovationmethodology: tradition-rooted_artistic_crossoverBy grounding dancers in rigorous Kuchipudi fundamentals, the organization enables authentic artistic crossover and innovation, because mastery of tradition provides the necessary foundation for meaningful integration with Western and other forms.