At the outset, on behalf of everyone at SiliconAndhra, I would like invite you to the historic 2nd International Kuchipudi Dance Convention from December 24th to 26th, 2010 in Hyderabad in association with Government of Andhra Pradesh. The theme of the convention is 'Yuvatha Kuchipudi Bhavitha!' (Youth is the Future of Kuchipudi!). The prestigious Hyderabad International Convention Center (HICC) is being finalized as the Convention venue and the Grand Finale will be held in the presence of 30,000 people at GMC Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli. At this Grand Finale, several thousand dancers are expected to dance for a 'Thillana' and thus create a NEW world record by beating the old record created at Cupertino Convention.

This International Kuchipudi Convention is planned in India to bring together five generations of dancers from living legends to current students who are learning this art form to promote and further perpetuate this centuries old dance form. Several national and state level organizations are evincing keen interest to support and participate in this convention. There is a tremendous positive response from the dancers' community from all over the world. More than 5000 delegates are expected to attend from all over India and many countries around the world. The focus is on inspiring the next generation youth about this centuries old dance form. Several thousand young dancers under the age of 25 years have shown keen interest to participate and are expected to attend the convention. There will be lecture demonstrations, workshops, research paper presentations and performances.