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Kavita Thakur

Kathak Performer • Teacher

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Delhi, Indiakavitathakur.org

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About

Dr. Kavita Thakur is a highly regarded Indian classical Kathak dancer, performer, scholar, art educator, teacher, and art promoter, known across India and internationally. She began her Kathak training as a child under Smt. Ila Pandey in Shimla. In 1994, she joined the National Institute of Kathak Dance in New Delhi, where she continued her learning under…

Journey Timeline

1994

Joined National Institute of Kathak Dance — Continued learning under Shri Munna Shukla Ji.

2002

Began teaching yoga at Kathak Kendra — Taught until 2009.

2004

Conferred Junior Fellowship — For 'Dance and Dance Music (Kathak)' by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture (until February 2006).

2008

Founded Kalashree — An organization for spreading dance, art, and yoga in East Delhi and NCR.

2011

Choreographed song for NDMC students — Performed at Republic Day.

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  • National ScholarshipDepartment of Culture, Ministry of Human Resource Development
  • 2004 · Junior Fellowship for 'Dance and Dance Music (Kathak)'Ministry of Tourism and Culture
  • Senior Fellowship in the field of Dance (Kathak)

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