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Sandhya Desai (1940 - 2022) was an internationally renowned Kathak artist and a senior disciple of the world-famous Kumudini Lakhia. She served as the principal teacher at “Kadamb,” one of India's top Kathak institutions. Desai performed extensively across the globe, with appearances in countries including India, China, Pakistan, Sweden, Germany, Russia,…
Journey Timeline
1995
Received India Cultural Ministry Fellowship for Innovation in Kathak
1997
Received Gujarat State Award for outstanding contribution to Indian Classical Dance
2005-2007
Creative Director of the Anila Sinha Dance Foundation — Based in Chicago
2010-2012
Kathak Mahotsav at Harbourfront Centre
2017
Present for Kathak Aradhana graduation
2017, 2018
Contributed choreographic work for 'Essense of Kathak' shows
2019
Present for the first Rang Pravesh in Manitoba — Featuring her student and senior instructor Shavira Narrandes
2022
Passed away — On August 7th, at the age of 82
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Awards & Honors
- 1995 · India Cultural Ministry Fellowship for Innovation in Kathak — India Cultural Ministry
- 1997 · Gujarat State Award for outstanding contribution to Indian Classical Dance — Gujarat State
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