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Manesh Maharaj is a highly celebrated Kathak exponent, teacher, and guru based in Durban, South Africa. His profound journey into Indian classical dance and music began at the tender age of seven in his hometown of Kharwastan. Maharaj pursued rigorous formal training at the renowned Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Mumbai, India, where he dedicated seven and a…
Journey Timeline
Age 7
Began journey in Indian classical dance and music
1996
Obtained 'Sangeet Visharad' (B. MUS) from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
1999
Founded Kala Darshan – Institute of Classical Music and Dance
2007
Performed in “Poetry in Motion” hosted by Nirvana Performing Arts Circle — With Verushka Pather
2011
Represented South Africa at International Dance Festival in India — Hosted by Indian Council for Cultural Relations
2014
Released solo Kathak performance "SATVIKA" on DVD — February 2014
2014
Choreographed for the short film 'THE DANCE' — Screened at Durban International Film Festival
2016
Collaborated on "MIGRATIONS (at the feet of Kali)" — Premiered at JOMBA 2016 with Lliane Loots and Iain ewok Robinson
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