Leena Malakar
Kathak Performer • Teacher
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Leena Malakar is an acclaimed Kathak dancer, trainer, and cultural ambassador, specializing in the energetic Jaipur gharana. Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, she began her initiation into Kathak during her school years. Her early dance education at Padma Kanya College in Kathmandu included Charya classical dance of Nepal, Indian classical dance of Kathak, and…
Journey Timeline
1997
First solo performance — At Regini Devi Desh Vedeshi Kalakar organized by Shayatya Kala Parisad.
2006
Awarded Sringar Mani — By Sursansansad, Mumbai [kal kai kalakaar].
2009
Awarded Abhinav Kala Sanman — From Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh).
2009
Awarded Naatyasree — At Vysakhi Nrithyosav, Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh).
2009
Awarded Nrutya-Shiromani — At International theatre and dance festival, Cuttack (Orissa).
2009
Awarded Nrutya Shree Award — At Bharatotsava National dance festival, Hubli (Karnataka).
2015
Conferred India International Dance Festival Award — Also known as IIDF Sanjukta Panigrahi Memorial Award for Kathak.
2018
Facilitated Kathak workshop in Kathmandu — A seven-day workshop organized by Aesthetic Dance Studio.
2022
Performed at Ooty 17th summer music and dance festival — Organized by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Nilgiris.
2022
Performed at Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize longlist announcement — At The Park New Delhi.
2023
International performances and workshops — Performed in Bulgaria and Romania, and conducted a Kathak workshop in Romania, organized by ICCR.
2024
Presented conceptual dance production “BEEJ” — On the 37th foundation day celebration of IGNCA in Varodara, Gujarat.
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Awards & Honors
- 2006 · Sringar Mani — Sursansansad, Mumbai [kal kai kalakaar]
- 2009 · Abhinav Kala Sanman — Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- 2009 · Naatyasree — Vysakhi Nrithyosav, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- 2009 · Nrutya-Shiromani — International theatre and dance festival, Cuttack, Orissa
- 2009 · Nrutya Shree Award — Bharatotsava National dance festival, Hubli, Karnataka
- 2015 · India International Dance Festival Award (IIDF Sanjukta Panigrahi Memorial Award for Kathak)
Media Coverage
- WORKSHOP ON KATHAK
Street Nepal
- Artists Amidst Pandemic | Episode 1 | Leena Malakar- Indian Kathak Dancer
Skyshot Arts and Entertainment (Facebook)
- Kathak performance by renowned dancers Leena Malakar and Swarnali Nag at the longlist announcement of the 8th Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize at The Park New Delhi
Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize (Facebook)
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