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Kesha Raithatha is a British Asian dancer and choreographer known for her work in Kathak and contemporary dance. Her foundational Kathak training began at the age of eight under her mother, Priti Raithatha, and Smt. Nilima Devi M.B.E., with whom she completed six National ISTD examinations and attained an ISTD National Diploma in Kathak in 2006. Since 2009,…
Journey Timeline
1994-2012
Kathak training under Priti Raithatha and Smt. Nilima Devi M.B.E.
2006
Attained ISTD National Diploma in Kathak
2005-2008
BA (Hons) Graphic Design — Nottingham Trent University
2009
Began training in Kathak under Smt. Nirupama Rajendra and Smt. Daksha Sheth, and in contemporary dance, Kalari Payattu, and Indian folk forms — Dividing time between India and UK
2014
Rang Manch Pravesham (Solo Graduation) — Performed in Bangalore & UK
2015
Began receiving commissions and Arts Council England grants — For professional development and solo projects
2016
Dance artist for motion picture "Mirzya"
2016-2018
First cohort for 'The Curve Leadership Programme'
2017-2018
Leadership mentoring and secondment — Mentoring from Sharon Watson (Phoenix Dance Theatre), secondment at Sadler's Wells Theatre London
2018
Featured in BBC 4's "My Asian Family" musical documentary
2019
Choreographed "Bollywood Jane (Musical)" — Curve Theatre
2020
Awarded Akademi's SEED commission
2020
Included in Akademi's 40 under 40 list of South Asian Dancers in the UK
2021
Became Workplace Artist at The Place (London Contemporary Dance School) — Role continues until 2025
2021
Became Resident Artist at Curve Theatre (Leicester)
Associate Artistic Director for Aakash Odedra Company
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- 2020 · SEED commission — Akademi
- 2020 · 40 under 40 list of South Asian Dancers in the UK — Akademi
- National Lottery Project Grant awards (for 'Traces' solo work) — Arts Council England
- Choreogata Choreographic Commission — Akademi (funded by Esmeé Fairbairn Foundation)
- First cohort for 'The Curve Leadership Programme' — Arts Council England and Curve Theatre
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