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With decades of performance and teaching experience, Shilpi Baruri has had the rare honour of sharing the stage with legendary maestros such as Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Dr. Yamini Krishnamurti, and Guru Chitra Visweswaran. Her performances have graced the most prestigious stages in the world, including repeated invitations to the Royal Festival Hall and the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, where she has represented Indian classical dance with grace and power.
She has also been a prominent performer at the Omed Festival, where her deeply expressive and spiritually rooted dance pieces earned wide acclaim. Her dedication to promoting Bharatanatyam on international platforms has made her a respected cultural ambassador.
Through her institution, Chidambaram, located in South Kolkata narendrapur ,she trains students of all ages in Bharatanatyam and Rabindra-Nritya. Her teaching approach combines discipline, devotion, and creativity—upholding tradition while inspiring new generations of performers.
A disciple of eminent Gurus including Padma Vibhushan Dr. Yamini Krishnamurti and Padmashree Chitra Visweswaran, Shilpi Baruri has performed across the world, captivating audiences with her profound expression, precise technique, and spiritual depth.
She has performed multiple times at prestigious international venues such as Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, where she shared the stage with legendary artists like Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Dr. Yamini Krishnamurti, and Guru Chitra Visweswaran. Her performances at the Omid Festival have also been highly appreciated, reflecting her global presence in the field of classical dance.
Shilpi Baruri was also featured in a documentary alongside Padma Vibhushan Dr. Yamini Krishnamurti, highlighting the journey and impact of classical dance in India. Her contributions to the arts have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Mother Teresa International Award, among many others.
Through her dance institution Chidambaram, she trains a large number of dedicated students, many of whom have gone on to earn recognition as solo performers and professional artists in their own right. Her teaching is known for its rigor, discipline, and artistic depth, making her institute a respected name in India’s classical dance landscape.Shilpi Baruri is an exceptional dance teacher who passionately trains students in Bharatanatyam, Rabindra Sangeet-based dance, and innovative productions like Rinos Rinit. Her classes welcome students from as young as 3 years old, with no upper age limit, making dance accessible to all.
Her teaching style is both disciplined and nurturing. She brings out the best in every student through her patient, creative, and personalized guidance. Shilpi not only focuses on technique but also emphasizes expression and cultural depth, which is reflected beautifully in her productions. Every performance she creates with her students is rich in storytelling, tradition, and elegance. Shilpi’s dedication inspires her students. They grow confident, graceful, and artistically strong under her mentorship. She is truly a gifted teacher and a great contributor to the world of Indian classical dance.
