What does Kuchipudi mean?

The word 'Kuchipudi' is derived from the name of the place where this dance originated, the village of Kuchipudi, in the District of Krishna, Andhra Pradesh, India. The word 'Kuchi' means 'to gather', and 'pudi' means 'village', hence, Kuchipudi means 'the village of dance, or 'the village of dancers.'