Kanchan Maradan

About

Kanchan was born in Mumbai & has been passionate about dance since childhood. She started her training in Kathak in London and then decided to return to India after seeing Madhavi Mudgals’ performance, which inspired a wish to study the intricacies of Kathak and Indian Culture in more depth. She joined the Gandharva Mahavidyalay in New Delhi under the tutelage of Ms. Prerana Shrimali, doyen of Jaipur Gharana and has completed her Alankaar MA in Kathak and Vishaarad (BA) in Hindustani vocals from this prestigious institute. She has extensive experience (22 years) as a performer (stage, film and TV), teacher (20 years), choreographer, director and judge. She has to date, performed, taught dance and lived across 3 continents (Asia, Europe, South America-India, Japan, Russia, Reunion Island, France, Italy, Sweden, Brazil). Kanchan is an Empanelled artist of ICCR since 2004 and has received the Junior Fellowship Award (2005-07) from Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Association with Bhavans: Kanchan joined the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Manchester in 2014 and her students have presented dances at the end of year shows and the 25th year celebrations and at the 14th Dashehra Diwali Mela Manchester 2019.

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