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Madhura Aphale is a distinguished Kathak dancer, teacher, and choreographer, deeply rooted in the Indian classical dance tradition. Her journey in Kathak commenced at the tender age of five, leading to over 17 years of rigorous training under the esteemed guidance of Madhumita Ghosh and Padmashri Dr. Roshan Kumari, a renowned exponent of the Jaipur Gharana.…
Journey Timeline
1994
Began teaching Kathak
1996
Graduated in Kathak — Received Prabhakar and Visharad degrees
2017
Performed in "The Giving Self – Kathak dance drama" — With Maneesha Nrityalaya (January 6)
2017
Co-founded Sutradhar and performed kirtan — (May 29)
2020
Became Staff Teacher at Maneesha Nrityalaya
2020
Received NrutyaAlankar (Masters in Kathak) with highest score worldwide — (November)
2022
Conducted Kathak Anubhav session for Children's Day — (November 14)
2025
Conducted Kathak sessions as part of APEC initiative — (June 25)
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Awards & Honors
- 2020 · NrutyaAlankar (Masters in Kathak) Highest Scorer worldwide — Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal (ABGMVM)
- Prabhakar/Visharad (Graduation) with distinction in Kathak Indian Classical Dance — Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad / Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal
- Best Choreography — ICA, Urbana Champaign (USA)
- Best Dancer — MMC, Chicago (USA)
- Women in Excellence Award — State of Illinois, USA
- Woman in Architecture and Engineering Award — Council of Woman Architects (Chicago)
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