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About
Amna Mawaz Khan is a Pakistani dancer, theatre artist, feminist, and political worker, born on July 22, 1989, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. She is recognized for her dedication to classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam, and her efforts to preserve and promote this art form in Pakistan. Khan began her classical dance training at the age of 11 under the…
Journey Timeline
1989
Born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
c. 2000
Began classical dance training under Indu Mitha — At the age of 11
2007
Began political activism
2011
Started teaching dance
2012
Joined Awami Workers Party
2013
Completed Master's degree in Pakistan Studies
2013
Performed Arangetram (first professional performance)
2015
Stood in local body elections in Islamabad
2016
Attended short course in contemporary dance and choreography at Trinity Laban Conservatoire
2016-2018
Served as dance instructor and head choreographer at the National Performing Arts Group, PNCA
2022
Taught a course at the South Asia Institute — “The Aesthetics of Power/The Power of Aesthetics”
2023
Performed in 16th International Urdu Conference in Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi
Ongoing
Pursuing Masters in Transcultural Studies at Heidelberg University
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- Reviving tradition: Classical dancer's first performance awes the audience
The Express Tribune
- A Thousand Yearnings - When Expression Meets Dance
Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network
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