Andhra Pradesh’s classical dance Kuchipudi found a place in the Guinness World Records when a record 6117 dancers came together to present a show at the IGMC Stadium here on 25th Dec 2016.
Guinness adjudicator Rishinath declared that Jayamu Jayamu presented by participants created a new record.
A similar feat in 2012 was achieved when 5,900 dancers performed Kuchipudi in Hyderabad.
The "Maha Brunda Natyam" (grand group dance) was organised as part of the '5th International Kuchipudi Dance Convention' organised by the state Department of Language and Culture.
"Jayamu Jayamu" is one of the most popular and acclaimed items of 'Kuchipudi' dance choreographed by the legend Vempati China Satyam. This 12-minute item was chosen for this year's group dance at the event.
Dancers from across the country as also from countries like US, UAE, UK, Russia, Hong Kong and Mauritius took part in it.
Kuchipudi- Kuchipudi is one of the classical styles of Indian dance.
- Around the third and fourth decade of this century it emerged out of a long rich tradition of dance-drama of the same name.
- Kuchipudi is the name of a village in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. It is about 35 km. from Vijayawada.
- Andhra has a very long tradition of dance-drama which was known under the generic name of Yakshagaana.
- In 17th century Kuchipudi style of Yakshagaana was conceived by Siddhendra Yogi.
