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The Kathak Podcast : Kathak Ka Chakkar

Conversations with Kathak Artists from across the world

TKP 090: Vaishali Trivedi

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Vaishali Trivedi || Sangati Vaishali Trivedi (@vaishali_sangati) • Instagram photos and videos Vaishali Trivedi is a Kathak dancer, singer, choreographer and a teacher based in Ahmedabad, India. 

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TKP 089: Neha Pendse

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Neha Pendse (@neha_aaradhana_kathak_dance) • Instagram photos and videos

Home - npdanceacademy.com

Neha Pendse is the founder and artistic director of Neha Pendse Dance Academy LLC

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TKP 088: Aditi Mangaldas

Creating Dance That Resonates

ADITI MANGALDAS Dance Company

Bio Aditi Mangaldas is a leading dancer and choreographer in the classical Indian dance form of Kathak. 

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TKP 087: Uma Dogra

Moving Fearlessly towards Artistic Excellence

Vidushi Uma Dogra is one of the leading Kathak Exponent of India. She is the senior most Disciple of Late Guru Pt. Durga Lal ji of Jaipur Gharana. For her 50 years contribution in the field of Dance as Performer, Teacher , Choreographer and Author She has been

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TKP 086: Urja Thakore

Research in Choreographu: Urja Thakore

Urja Thakore (@urja76) • Instagram photos and videos

Urja Desai Thakore is one of the UK’s leading kathak practitioners, who studied under the guidance of Kumudini Lakhia at Kadamb, Ahmedabad for over 20 years. 

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TKP 085 Prajakta Raj

Tradition: What Stays and What Changes - Prajakta Raj

Kathak Dance : Prajakta Raj (Atre) - YouTube

Prajakta Atre (@prajakta_atre_3) • Instagram photos and videos

Groomed by stalwarts like the late Guru Dr. 

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TKP 084 : Abhimanyu Lal

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Abhimanyu Lal, son and disciple of renowned guru and SNA Awardee Smt. Geetanjali Lal is recognized as one of the most accomplished Kathak dancers. The splendor of his brilliant solo performance has earned him applause both in India and other parts of the world. 

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TKP 083 Mousumi Mukhopadhyay

Express Yourself Through Kathak: Mousumi

I started learning Kathak at the age of 5 year old.

I received the foundation training from Asha Dedhulkar, Disciple of Gopi Krishnaji, Benaras Gharana.  After his death, I continued my journey in Kathak under the guidance of Dr. 

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TKP 082: Padma Khanna Sidana

Padma Khanna Sidana

As the founder and principal of Indianica Academy, Mrs. Padma Khanna Sidana continues her pursuit of reaching out to the youth and members of the Indian community in the United States and beyond. 

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TKP 081: Varsha Prasad

Varsha Prasad

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Sojugada Sooju Mallige | Mahadeva | Dance Cover | Bengaluru - YouTube

Varsha is a multifaceted Kathak dancer, a known instructor, performer and choreographer

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TKP 080: Minhaz Khan

Minhaz Khan (@minhazkhanofficial) • Instagram photos and videos

Minhaz Khan is a senior most repertory member of Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company – The Drishtikon Dance Foundation. He started performing at an early age of five at Guru Purnima Mahotsav in Pune and trained under the eminent gurus in the field of art and culture since

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TKP 079 Deepali Vichare

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Deepali Vichare (@deepalivichare) • Instagram photos and videos

Bio Deepali Vichare is the founder/director of Aarat Dance Academy, which completes 25 years in 2022. 

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TKP 078: Neha Seshadrinath

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BIO

Neha Seshadrinath is an innovative and versatile performer of Indian classical dance forms. Her passion for the arts is palpable in her elegantly crafted performances. 

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TKP 077: Anurekha Ghosh

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Anurekha Ghosh (@anurekhaghosh) • Instagram photos and videos

Anurekha Ghosh Dance World - YouTube

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 

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TKP 076: Sonia Sabri

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Sonia Sabri Company (@soniasabrico) • Instagram photos and videos

Sonia Sabri Company (ssco.org.uk)

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 

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TKP 075: Amita Dutt

Intro Music Credit: Bansure Raga by Doug Maxwell SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

(0:01:49) Current Trends in Kathak Research for Academia

(0:09:05) How Kathak has picked up movements from other dance forms

(0:10:47) The case for the Bengal Gharana 

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TKP 074: Vidha Lal

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Vidha Lal - YouTube

Vidha Lal (@vidhalal) • Instagram photos and videos

Vidha LAL Kathak Exponent | Facebook 

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TKP 073: Mansi Khosla

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Mansi Khosla’s dance journey began at the age of 4 in Nairobi, Kenya, when she started learning Bharatnatyam under the tutelage of Kamini Thakkar. She completed her training and arangetram in 1997. 

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TKP 072: Cyenthia Vijayakumar

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Cyenthia Vijayakumar (@cyenthia.kathak) • Instagram photos and videos

Cyenthia Vijayakumar - YouTube 

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TKP 071: Prachee Palekar

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BIO

Prachee started learning Kathak with her Guru Asha Joglekar at the age of 6. She continued learning under her guru's tutelage for over 15 years, meanwhile attending workshops by

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