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Jolafin Hostettler is a Swiss-based Indian classical dancer and teacher, specializing in Kathak, who also works as a biotechnology engineer and is a mother of two. Born and raised in Cologne, Germany, to Indian parents, she began her journey in classical Indian dance at the age of five, receiving Bharatanatyam training from Prasanna Oomen (a disciple of US…
Journey Timeline
1992
Began Bharatanatyam training — Under Prasanna Oomen in Cologne, Germany.
2000
Concluded Bharatanatyam training
2002
Co-founded Mohayathi Dance Company — Focusing on Bollywood and semi-classical Indian dance performances and classes across Europe.
2010
Began Kathak training — Under Guru Surangama Lala Dasgupta, following Prayag Sangit Samiti curriculum, Lucknow Gharana.
2014
Performed at Jahresfest, DIG Hagen — Presented Kathak and Bollywood dance with Mohayathi Dance Company.
2017
Performed at Sham-e-Saaz concert — Kathak dance and North Indian classical dance concert organized by Guru Surangama in Kolkata.
2017
Organized "Melody Rhythm Storytelling" concert — Kathak dance concert with live music accompaniment in Basel, Switzerland, funded by crowdfunding.
2017
Began additional training under Guru Pali Chandra — Encouraged to pursue ISTD vocational training.
2017
Featured in a YouTube video performing Kathak — While 7 months pregnant, with Tabla by Saibal Chatterjee.
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