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Nayika Brijlal is a talented and highly experienced Kathak Indian classical dancer and instructor based in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She currently teaches Kathak, Bollywood, and Indian folk dance at the Nateshwar Dance Studio's Ballito branch at FITPOD. Brijlal's journey into dance began at a young age in Cape Town, where she and her twin…
Journey Timeline
Moved to Cape Town — At age two with her family.
Introduction to Kathak — At age 11, after watching a performance at Artscape Theatre.
Intensive Dance Training — Immersed in Kathak, Bollywood, and Indian folk dance from age 11 to 18.
Rangmanch Pravesh (Kathak graduation) — Completed all exams and was part of the first-ever Rangmanch Pravesh held in Cape Town.
Began teaching at Nateshwar Dance Academy — Started teaching after her Rangmanch Pravesh.
Studied Mechanical Engineering — Studied at UCT.
Completed Pilot's License — A few years after finishing university.
2021
Returned to KwaZulu-Natal — Moved back to KZN with her husband.
2024
Began teaching at Nateshwar Dance Studio Ballito branch at FITPOD — Started in July 2024.
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