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Uma has produced several award winning Dance Ballets/Dramas, and collaborative projects with various entertainment departments of universities and councils. Her solo, group, and dance drama choreographies adhere to both the ancient dance form/text and mythological stories, while also exploring more contemporary themes. Many of these productions include original concepts, scripts, and musical scores created by Dr. Uma.
Productions:
Productions:
- Major productions
- Deepa Lakshmi Vaibhavam
- Description: Commissioned by Doordarshan- Andhra Pradesh State Television Network for the Festival of Lights, Diwali
- Raag Prakruti Subhaga: Melody & Natural Vibrations
- Description: Indian Classical and Western Ballet collaboration exploring the intermingling of the sounds of Nature
- Bhopal by Rahul Varma
- Description: Based on the play about the Bhopal disaster, this Ballet combines Eastern and Western influences to give a profound experience
- Tiruppavai of Andaal
- Description: Choreographed using the 30 Pasurams by Saint Poetess Sri Andal, this Ballet features an original script and music score
- Murali Ravali
- Description: About the sweet notes on Lord Krishna's flute, this ballet features the enchantment of Krishna
- Alamelumanga Vilasam
- Description: An award winning Dance ballet, this is all about the beauty and Grace of Goddess Alamelumanga and her marriage to Lord Venkateswara
- Nauka Charitham Yakshaganam by Saint Sri Tyagaraja
- Description: This is an Opera composed by saint poet Tyagaraja which deals with the story of the joyous Boat ride by the 'Gopis'- milk maids, and little Lord Krishna
- Nama Ramayanam- The story of Prince Rama of Ayodhya
- Description: A composition by Lakshmanachar, this dance drama is about the story of prince Rama right from his birth to his coronation as King of Ayodhya
- Divine Rhythms - An Ode to Nature
- Description: Concept, script developed by Uma herself this explores the balance and significance of the five elements of Nature- Earth, Water, Space, Fire and Wind
- Nava Durga: The Cosmic Energy
- Description: This Dance drama explores the Chakras or Energy centers according to Yoga Philosophy through dance
- Ram Leela
- Description: Lord Rama's Wedding to Sita, princess of Mithila
- Short Productions
- Padma Ragam - The Lovelorn Lotus
- Rani Puvvu - The Queen Flower
- Girija Kalyanam- The wedding of Goddess Parvathi
- Srinivasa Kalyanam- The wedding of Lord Srinivasa
- Siva Katha: Daksha Yagnam - the Great ritual by King Daksha Prajapathi
- Sita Rama Kalyanam- The wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita
- Mohini Bhasmasura - The story of the divine enchantress Devi Mohini and the Demon Bhasmasura
- Markandeya Charitra- The story of great devotee Markandeya
- Bhakta Prahlada - The story of little Prahlada, a great devotee of Lord Vishnu
- Bhama Vijayam - The victory of Satyabhama, consort of Lord Krishna
- Yasoda Krishna - The tale of Mother Yasoda and her son Lord Krishna
- Kundelu Upayam: The Clever Rabbit - Based on "Panchatantra" Tales of Wisdom, this award winning dance ballet was a special performance for All India Radio
- Ahimso Paramo Dharmaha - Based on "Panchatantra" Tales of Wisdom, this award winning dance ballet talks about the life of a snake and principles of non-violence
- Special features/thematic presentations
- Gurubhyo namaha! - Obeisance to the great teacher
- Navarasa - The nine universal emotions
- Mahishasura Mardini - The slaying of 'Mahisha'- the Bull faced demon by Devi Durga hailed as 'Mahishasura Mardini'
- Jai Hanuman - Hanuman the great Monkey God based on 'Hanuman Chalisa'
- Nrusimha Vijayam - The Victory of Lord Narasimha
- Adhyatma Ramayanam - By Munipalle Subrahmanya Kavi
- Saint Poet Annamayya - A presentation of his most popular lyrics
- Krishna Leela - "Sri Krishna Leela Tarangini" by Saint Poet Sri Narayana Teertha
- Circle of Life - The journey
- Geeta Govindam -by Saint Poet Jayadeva
