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About
Gauri Jog is a renowned Indian classical Kathak dancer, choreographer, and research scholar based in Chicago, USA. Born in Nagpur, India, in 1970, she began her Kathak training at the age of five in 1975, giving her first performance at seven. She received intense training from Guru Madan Pande of the Lucknow Gharana, who emphasized rhythmic footwork, and…
Journey Timeline
1970
Born in Nagpur, India
1975
Began practicing Kathak dance
1977
Started formal dance training with Guru Madan Pande
1988
Passed "Visharad" from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai
1999
Founded Indian Dance School in Chicago
2003
Started teaching Kathak online
2005
Staged "Jhansi Ki Rani" production
2007
Staged "Fire - the Fiery Tale" production — Also won 'Modeling and More' championship.
2008
Staged "East Meets West" production
2009
Performed for Chicago's Olympic 2016 bid
2010
Staged "Shakuntala" production
2012
Staged "Journey of Indian Dance (Kathak Yatra)" annual show
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Performance Map
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Awards & Honors
- 2007 · Modeling and More Championship
Media Coverage
- Artist Gauri Jog
Artist India Gallery
- Nagpur-Chicago-Nagpur
The Hitavada
- Review - Gauri Jog presents East Meets West
Vandana Choudhury
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