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Sakshi Kumar is a distinguished Kathak exponent, choreographer, and educator, recognized for her contributions to Indian classical dance. She is the creative director and founder of 'Sanskriti-A School of Indian Performing Arts' in Sydney, Australia. Kumar received extensive training in Kathak under the tutelage of Pt. Jai Kishan Maharaj, son of Pt. Birju…
Journey Timeline
2005-2007
2 year Diploma (Pass) in Kathak — Kathak Kendra, New Delhi
2007
B.A (Mathematics) — Jesus and Mary College
2007-2010
3 years Honours in Kathak — Kathak Kendra, New Delhi
2009
Performed in 'Shanti-3'-Parichay's foundation — Russian Culture Centre, New Delhi
2010
'Riturang ' festival performance — Aurangabad
2010
Performed at Triveni Kala Sangam — Organized by Kathak Kendra
2010-2012
Recipient of scholarship from Ministry of Culture — Government of India
2010-2012
2 years Post Graduate Diploma in Kathak — Kathak Kendra, New Delhi
2011
Performed in Birju Maharaj Parampara — Kamani auditorium
2011
Performed for Kathak Kendra's Repertory for ballet 'Chitrangadha' — Under Guru Smt. Geetanjali Lal
2012
Topper of Kathak Kendra — National Institute of Kathak dance, New Delhi
2012
Completed M.A in Kathak — University of Khairagarh, India
2012
Topper in Pakhawaj — Kathak Kendra
2012
Performed 'Holi' at IHC — By Kathak Kendra
2014
Kathak solo piece in movie 'One by Two' — Released January 30
2015
Performed for U.S. President Barack Obama — Rashtrapati Bhawan
2015
Kathak dance in movie 'Bajirao Mastani' — Choreographed by Pt. Birju Maharaj
2015
Received 'Girnar Ratna Award' — India
2015
Graded Artist of Doordarshan
2015
Took SPIC MACAY workshop — Kota
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Awards & Honors
- 2015 · Girnar Ratna Award
- 2012 · Topper of Kathak Kendra — National Institute of Kathak Dance, New Delhi
- 2010 · Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture — Government of India
- 2015 · Graded Artist of Doordarshan
- 1st Best Prize in Kathak — Akhil Bhartiya Sanskrutik Sangh, Pune
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