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Ananya Chatterjee is a distinguished Bharatanatyam dancer, teacher, choreographer, and the founder of Kalakunj, a prominent Indian classical dance institution in the United Kingdom. She received her professional training in Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of Guru Dr. Thankamani Kutty. Chatterjee completed her Arangetram, her debut public performance, at…
Journey Timeline
1988-1994
Awarded Talent Scholarship — From the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, New Delhi, India, for advanced Bharatanatyam training.
1990
Received The Best Dancer Award — Awarded by the West Bengal State Music Academy, Kolkata.
2000
Settled in the UK
2008
Founded Kalakunj — Established the independent performing arts group in Reading, Berkshire, UK.
2022
Kalakunj won Pride of Reading Award — Awarded for Cultural Contribution under Ananya Chatterjee's leadership.
2022
Student Adhya Shastry won BBC Young Dancer — Her student won the coveted BBC Young Dancer 2022 title.
2023
Kalakunj students selected for U. Dance National Festivals — Students performed at festivals organized by One Dance UK.
2025
Kalakunj students selected for U. Dance National Festivals — Students performed at festivals organized by One Dance UK.
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Awards & Honors
- Talent Scholarship — Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, New Delhi, India
- 1990 · The Best Dancer Award — West Bengal State Music Academy, Kolkata
- 2022 · Pride of Reading Award for Cultural Contribution — Pride of Reading
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