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That afternoon when our art gave voice to our sorrows, joys and longings as we poured our heart and soul into it and felt them echo back. 💛💛✨✨💫🌟
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A million thanks to @sandipmallickkathak for Dhamar music and choreography.
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Thanks to @abdur.media for the videos.
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#kathak #dance #kathakdance #love #kathakdancers #kathakcommunity #torontodancers

Sharing a few moments from my performance at the Collective Practice Festival 2024. The dance is choreographed by me and the tarana is by Bageshree Vaze.
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Thanks to @anandamdance and @sharedcuration for this beautiful initiative - for creating a space for artists to be truly present for each other and share their art in an intimate setting. Many thanks to @nithya_g for executing everything flawlessly and with utmost grace. Sincerely hoping that we get the opportunity to reunite and share this amazing energy every year.
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Last but most importantly, can not thank my guru enough for teaching me an ocean’s worth of knowledge from which I’ve been able to grasp a few drops, Pt Brojen Mukherjee. 🙏🙏
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#kathak #dance #kathakdance #indianclassicaldance

Deeply grateful for the privilege of training under such legendary gurus for over 14 years.
I owe everything to my parents, whose unwavering commitment ensured I receive the best training and sangat I needed. It was because of their support that I was able to complete my Visharad from Prayag Sangit Samiti, Allahabad at the age of 16.
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Walkingdown the memory lane .. :)
Photo 1 - Pt. Birju Maharaj ji at Padatik, Kolkata. He was my Guruji's guru and my Guruji would take us to him regularly.
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Photo 2 - My Guruji Pt. Brojen Mukherjee. 🙏
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Photo 3 - Before my first performance at the age of 2 :D
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Photo 4 - Performing a recital at the age of 10.
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Photo 5 - Performing at Guruji's annual, age 12 :)
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Photo 6 - At Nehru Children's Museum, Kolkata
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It's been three decades that I am dancing now and I have spent so much time on stage.. can't articulate how blessed I truly feel.
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#Kathak #ClassicalDance #dance

Deeply grateful for the privilege of training under such legendary gurus for over 14 years.
I owe everything to my parents, whose unwavering commitment ensured I receive the best training and sangat I needed. It was because of their support that I was able to complete my Visharad from Prayag Sangit Samiti, Allahabad at the age of 16.
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Walkingdown the memory lane .. :)
Photo 1 - Pt. Birju Maharaj ji at Padatik, Kolkata. He was my Guruji's guru and my Guruji would take us to him regularly.
.
Photo 2 - My Guruji Pt. Brojen Mukherjee. 🙏
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Photo 3 - Before my first performance at the age of 2 :D
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Photo 4 - Performing a recital at the age of 10.
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Photo 5 - Performing at Guruji's annual, age 12 :)
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Photo 6 - At Nehru Children's Museum, Kolkata
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It's been three decades that I am dancing now and I have spent so much time on stage.. can't articulate how blessed I truly feel.
.
#Kathak #ClassicalDance #dance

Deeply grateful for the privilege of training under such legendary gurus for over 14 years.
I owe everything to my parents, whose unwavering commitment ensured I receive the best training and sangat I needed. It was because of their support that I was able to complete my Visharad from Prayag Sangit Samiti, Allahabad at the age of 16.
.
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Walkingdown the memory lane .. :)
Photo 1 - Pt. Birju Maharaj ji at Padatik, Kolkata. He was my Guruji's guru and my Guruji would take us to him regularly.
.
Photo 2 - My Guruji Pt. Brojen Mukherjee. 🙏
.
Photo 3 - Before my first performance at the age of 2 :D
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Photo 4 - Performing a recital at the age of 10.
.
Photo 5 - Performing at Guruji's annual, age 12 :)
.
Photo 6 - At Nehru Children's Museum, Kolkata
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It's been three decades that I am dancing now and I have spent so much time on stage.. can't articulate how blessed I truly feel.
.
#Kathak #ClassicalDance #dance

Deeply grateful for the privilege of training under such legendary gurus for over 14 years.
I owe everything to my parents, whose unwavering commitment ensured I receive the best training and sangat I needed. It was because of their support that I was able to complete my Visharad from Prayag Sangit Samiti, Allahabad at the age of 16.
.
.
Walkingdown the memory lane .. :)
Photo 1 - Pt. Birju Maharaj ji at Padatik, Kolkata. He was my Guruji's guru and my Guruji would take us to him regularly.
.
Photo 2 - My Guruji Pt. Brojen Mukherjee. 🙏
.
Photo 3 - Before my first performance at the age of 2 :D
.
Photo 4 - Performing a recital at the age of 10.
.
Photo 5 - Performing at Guruji's annual, age 12 :)
.
Photo 6 - At Nehru Children's Museum, Kolkata
.
It's been three decades that I am dancing now and I have spent so much time on stage.. can't articulate how blessed I truly feel.
.
#Kathak #ClassicalDance #dance

Deeply grateful for the privilege of training under such legendary gurus for over 14 years.
I owe everything to my parents, whose unwavering commitment ensured I receive the best training and sangat I needed. It was because of their support that I was able to complete my Visharad from Prayag Sangit Samiti, Allahabad at the age of 16.
.
.
Walkingdown the memory lane .. :)
Photo 1 - Pt. Birju Maharaj ji at Padatik, Kolkata. He was my Guruji's guru and my Guruji would take us to him regularly.
.
Photo 2 - My Guruji Pt. Brojen Mukherjee. 🙏
.
Photo 3 - Before my first performance at the age of 2 :D
.
Photo 4 - Performing a recital at the age of 10.
.
Photo 5 - Performing at Guruji's annual, age 12 :)
.
Photo 6 - At Nehru Children's Museum, Kolkata
.
It's been three decades that I am dancing now and I have spent so much time on stage.. can't articulate how blessed I truly feel.
.
#Kathak #ClassicalDance #dance

Deeply grateful for the privilege of training under such legendary gurus for over 14 years.
I owe everything to my parents, whose unwavering commitment ensured I receive the best training and sangat I needed. It was because of their support that I was able to complete my Visharad from Prayag Sangit Samiti, Allahabad at the age of 16.
.
.
Walkingdown the memory lane .. :)
Photo 1 - Pt. Birju Maharaj ji at Padatik, Kolkata. He was my Guruji's guru and my Guruji would take us to him regularly.
.
Photo 2 - My Guruji Pt. Brojen Mukherjee. 🙏
.
Photo 3 - Before my first performance at the age of 2 :D
.
Photo 4 - Performing a recital at the age of 10.
.
Photo 5 - Performing at Guruji's annual, age 12 :)
.
Photo 6 - At Nehru Children's Museum, Kolkata
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It's been three decades that I am dancing now and I have spent so much time on stage.. can't articulate how blessed I truly feel.
.
#Kathak #ClassicalDance #dance

Dance - My forever, my offering.

Some days the vibe is right ✨ and the company is even better @anita_kathak
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Thanks @sofartoronto for having us💕
Thanks to @litehour for the lovely captures!📸

#kathak

Some days the vibe is right ✨ and the company is even better @anita_kathak
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Thanks @sofartoronto for having us💕
Thanks to @litehour for the lovely captures!📸

#kathak

Some days the vibe is right ✨ and the company is even better @anita_kathak
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Thanks @sofartoronto for having us💕
Thanks to @litehour for the lovely captures!📸

#kathak

Some days the vibe is right ✨ and the company is even better @anita_kathak
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Thanks @sofartoronto for having us💕
Thanks to @litehour for the lovely captures!📸

#kathak

Embracing the stillness ✨
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Captured by @avishekbm

Embracing the stillness ✨
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Captured by @avishekbm

Embracing the stillness ✨
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Captured by @avishekbm

Embracing the stillness ✨
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Captured by @avishekbm

Embracing the stillness ✨
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Captured by @avishekbm

On a mission! ✨
Sharing a few moments from my recent Kathak 101 workshop.

This part of life is really special!
Being able to share knowledge is both a privilege and my greatest joy. Thanks to dear student @pooja.das.91 and Maryam for capturing the session so beautifully, lots of love to you 💕💕

#kathak

While rihaaz remains quiet and private, I hope it continues to find its voice each time I step onto the stage—in precision and clearer intention.

This is my attempt at not missing a single beat in Dhamar—far from perfect but a lifelong pursuit I return to 🙏🏼

Thanks to guru @sandipmallickkathak da for creating and sharing this piece with us.
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And thanks to @anita_kathak for creating such a beautiful space for sharing art.

#kathak #kathakdance

Childhood is the most beautiful time to learn something new ✨
Excited to start a new batch for the little ones this Spring!
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Link to register in bio.

See you tonight for the 1st instalment of Anita Dance Academy’s mini Baithak series! ✨

Featuring duet & group performances by my students, a short solo presented by me, followed by our finale by @nrityo Sreeja Golui ✨

Kathak rasikas, join us for an evening immersed in repertoire from soulful ghazals, to subtle gat, to the technical rigour of Teentaal and Dhamaar 👣

#kathak #dancersofig #indianclassicaldance #torontodance

Guest Artist @nrityo gearing up for our Baithak happening this Friday ✨
Ticket Link in Bio (token $10)

Sreeja Golui is a Mississauga-based Kathak dancer/educator who completed her Visharad under the guidance of Guru Brojen Mukherjee, and continues her advanced training under Guru Sandip Mallick.

She has performed extensively across Kolkata, Bangalore, and Toronto, notably gracing the stage as part of Sampradaya Dance Creations production “Salaam Rehman,” Summer Skies, Terrace Concerts, and Toronto International Dance Festival to name a few.

Come spend the evening with us, enjoying performances by students of Anita Dance Academy, Anita, and Sreeja 🤍

See you Friday, the 27th, at 901 Yonge St!

#kathak #indianclassicaldance #baithak #torontodance #dancersofig

✨✨ BAITHAK SERIES ✨✨
By students of Anita Dance Academy

I am thrilled to announce the launch of our school’s mini Baithak series. The first instalment will be on Friday, March 27th, at Elements Dance Corps (901 Yonge St). Doors will open at 7:45pm.

Each Baithak will feature a special Guest Performer. We are elated to have the talented Sreeja Golui @nrityo to grace our premiere instalment 🤍

Please consider this as your warm invitation to join us for an evening filled with Kathak offerings 🙏🏽

The purpose of this series is to build student confidence and stage presence, to motivate them to set goals, to contribute toward increasing visibility of Kathak, and moreover to nurture this beautiful community we have built over the past 6 years now …

Kindly RSVP with a token ticket of $10 to reserve your spot. Due to limited space, we will be capping the audience at 40 🙏🏽 (ticket link in bio)

#kathak #torontodance #baithak #indianclassicaldance #dancersofinstagram