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Pali Chandra, born on November 19, 1967, is an acclaimed Indian Kathak choreographer, dance educator, and artistic director, recognized for her significant contributions to propagating Kathak globally. Raised in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, she began her Kathak training at the age of six. She received extensive tutelage for 13 years at Kathak Kendra Lucknow…
Journey Timeline
1967
Born — Born on November 19.
1990
Awarded Kadambari Kala Parishad Abhinaya Award
1990
Gold Medalist Prayag Sangeet Samiti
1991
Gold Medalist Prayag Sangeet Samiti
1991
Graduated Lucknow University — Received Master's degree in anthropology.
1993
Began online teaching initiatives — Approximate start of online teaching, based on 'almost 30 years back' from a 2023 talk.
1995
Began charity initiatives
2000
Awarded Best Art Director — For production 'In The Shadow Of The Hills' at the House of Commons, London.
2008
Founded first Gurukul studio — Established in Dubai.
2009
Organized first 'Dancing Divas' festival — Continued annually until 2019.
2013
Received Women of the Excellence Award — Awarded in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
2014
Received Successful Art Business Award — Awarded in Dubai, UAE.
2016
Appointed Cultural Ambassador — By The Indian Consulate, UAE, Dubai.
2018
Recognized as Kathak Ambassador — At the House of Lords, London Parliament.
2019
Founded Swiss International Kathak Festival
2021
Received Doctorate in Dance Education — From Ecole Supérieure Robert de Sorbon University, Paris.
2023
Launched recording of Gita Govinda chapters choreography — Recording of all 12 chapters, 24 divisions, and 24 Ashtapadis.
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Awards & Honors
- 1990 · Kadambari Kala Parishad Abhinaya Award
- 1990 · Gold Medalist Prayag Sangeet Samiti — Prayag Sangeet Samiti
- 1991 · Gold Medalist Prayag Sangeet Samiti — Prayag Sangeet Samiti
- 2000 · Best Art Director for 'In The Shadow Of The Hills' — House of Commons, London
- 2013 · Women of the Excellence Award
- 2014 · Successful Art Business Award
- Gold Medalist for the Research on Dance and Music of the Gaddi Tribe
- 2016 · Cultural Ambassador — The Indian Consulate, UAE, Dubai
- Lachhu Maharaj Award for exceptional mastery of abhinaya
- 2018 · Kathak Ambassador — House of Lords, London Parliament
- National Scholarship holder
Media Coverage
- Gita Govind At A Glance
The Hindu
- Gita Govinda Launching Ceremony
DD National
- Consent Of A Women
Times Of India
- Dr. Pali Chandra
Amrapali Magazine
- Pali Chandra performing kathak at Regatta 50 golden jubilee
Kalakaumudi Online
- Life and Kathak with Guru Pali Chandra
Natyasutra Online
- Intermediate Kathak Lessons by Guru Dr. Pali Chandra
Natyasutra Online
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