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Erika Nandi is a German-born Indian classical dancer and teacher who has dedicated her life to promoting Indian dance forms. Originally from Germany, she was drawn to the cultures of Asia from childhood and found her destiny in India in 1962 after meeting her future husband, Simanta Kumar Nandi. Her initial powerful attraction to Indian classical dance was…
Journey Timeline
1962
Moved to India — Came to India after meeting her future husband, Simanta Kumar Nandi.
1970
Began learning Bihu — First saw and began learning Assamese Bihu dance.
1972
Performed at Assam Sahitya Sabha — Appeared at the Assam Sahitya Sabha and had regular calls to dance Bihu for the next 10 years.
1976
Began Kathak training — Started learning Kathak under Pdt Ramgopal Misra and Sushmita Misra in Kolkata.
1978
Began Bharatanatyam training — Started learning Bharatanatyam under Smti Thankamani Kutty in Kolkata.
1981
Won Silver Medal — Received the Silver Medal at the All India Competition under the Allahabad Prayag Samiti.
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- 1981 · Silver Medal at the All India Competition — Allahabad Prayag Samiti
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