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Akash Dwivedi is a young and bright Kathak Exponent with perfect stage presence and attractive personality. He started his initial grooming training in Kathak from Guru Raksha Singh David and completed his advance training under Pt. Jai Kishan Maharaj and has left no stones un-turned. Bachelor's Degree holder in Science from C. Sh. J. M., Kanpur University has completed his Post Diploma from Kathak Kendra, Alankaar from Gandharv Mahavidyalaya and M. A. in Kathak Dance from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidhalaya. Graded Artist from Doordarshan and Scholarship holder from National Institute of Kathak, New Delhi. Akash has also received "Vishnu Prabhakar Puruskar" in 2021. Not only this but Akash is also known for his heart taking solo and group performances, who have performed at various prestigious festivals like 'Kathak Mahautsav', 'Malhar Utsav', 'Sharad Utsav' performed 'Kumar shambhav ballet' in the presence of President of India Pranab Mukherjee to be name few. Conducted several works

Show Highlights

(0:03:23) The difference between doing a Master's in Kathav and an Alankar (0:07:36) How does higher education benefit full time performers? (0:10:48) Preferences given to teaching candidates with advanced degrees (0:12:17) The symbiotic relationship between theory and practice (0:13:09) The need for balance (0:15:20) Challenges faced by today's generation of dancers (0:19:55) Painting examination: IGD (0:24:21) Commonalities between painting and Kathak (0:30:02) Performing at Delhi Kathak Mahotsav (0:39:11) What drives Akash to Innovate (0:48:26) Performing in front of the late former President Mr Pranab Mukherjee (0:53:09) Advice on moving to Delhi from a small town