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Sumita Dutta is an eminent Kathak dancer and teacher, primarily based in Perth, Western Australia, known for her significant contributions to promoting Indian classical dance abroad. Her Kathak journey began in Kolkata, India, with initial training under Guru Parimal Krishna. She furthered her education by graduating in Indian Classical Dance, Kathak, from…
Journey Timeline
1970s
Childhood in Kolkata — Grew up learning various dance forms, including Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and folk.
1982
Joined Padatik Dance Institute — Began advanced training under Pandit Birju Maharaj.
1992
Migrated to Australia and Debut Performance — Arrived in Melbourne, Australia, and had her debut performance at the Phoenix auditorium in Swinburne University.
2002
Started Formal Teaching in Australia — Began full-fledged weekend Kathak classes in Australia.
2010-2012
Period in Canada — Lived in Canada for a brief period before returning to Perth.
2011
Collaborated on 'Hummingbird' Project — Worked with dance filmmaker Dawn Jackson.
2012-2013
Founded Tarana School of Kathak Dance — Formally established her Kathak dance school in Perth, Western Australia.
2026
Interview Published — An interview titled 'Trailing The Tarana Kathak Dancer Interview With Sumita Dutta' was published by DOT.in.
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