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Toronto-based Tanveer Alam is a Kathak dancer, choreographer, educator, curator, and producer, recognized for bridging heritage and innovation in his artistic practice. Born and raised in Montreal to Bangladeshi parents, he moved to Toronto in 2016 to pursue a professional dance career. Alam began his Kathak training with Sudeshna Maulik and continued his…
Journey Timeline
2016
Moved to Toronto — Moved to Toronto to pursue further training and a professional dance career.
2019
Graduated from Dance Arts Institute of Canada (DAI) — Graduated with a focus on Western contemporary dance.
2023
Choreographic Premieres and Artistic Roles — Premiered 'The Tagore Project,' 'In Multiplicity,' 'Haazri,' and his first full-length solo 'Leher.' Served as guest curator at Dancemakers and Artistic Associate with TOES FOR DANCE.
2024-2025
International Performances and Choreographic Commissions — Performed solo presentations at Vilaya Festival (Pittsburgh), The New York Kathak Festival (New York), and Navatman Black Box Baithak (New York). Commissioned choreographer for Sampradaya Dance Creations' 'Salaam Rahman.' Premiered 'Ibaadat' with Barkha Patel in Mumbai and 'NAKSHA' at the Aga Khan Museum.
2025
Co-curated Kathak & Ballet program — Co-curated the Kathak & Ballet program for Fall for Dance North Festival (October 23-25, 2025).
2025-2026
Further International Performances — Performed at The New York Kathak Festival (New York), Fall For Dance North (Toronto), the Aga Khan Museum (Toronto), and Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (Mumbai).
2026
Began teaching Kathak classes at Dance Arts Institute — Started offering Kathak classes at Dance Arts Institute (February 10, 2026).
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Awards & Honors
- Eldred Family Protégé award — Ontario Arts Foundation
Media Coverage
- Storytelling Through Kathak with Tanveer Alam
Arts Etobicoke
- “A Day in the Life” with: Toronto Performing Artist Tanveer Alam
A Day in the Life
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