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About
Uma Dogra, born on April 23, 1957, in New Delhi, India, is a distinguished exponent of Kathak, an Indian classical dance form. She began her dance journey at the age of seven, initially training in the Lucknow school of Kathak under Guru Bansilal and Reba Vidyarthi at Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, from 1969 to 1972. Her pursuit of enriching her art led her to…
Journey Timeline
1957
Born — April 23, in New Delhi, India
1964
Began Kathak training — At the age of seven
1969-1972
Trained under Reba Vidyarthi and Pt. Birju Maharaj — At Kathak Kendra, New Delhi
1972-1984
Trained under Pt. Durga Lal — Became his senior-most Ganda Bandh Shagird of Jaipur Gharana
1984
Moved to Mumbai
1990
Established Sam Ved Society for Performing Arts — In memory of her guru, Pt. Durga Lal
2009
Received Maharashtra Sanskriti State Puraskar — From the Government of Maharashtra
2014
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — From the Government of India
2015
Received Maharashtra Gaurav Samman
2015
Received Honorary Doctorate in Arts — From ITM University Raipur
2020
Pt. Durga Lal Festival completed 30 years
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Awards & Honors
- 2014 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Government of India
- 2009 · Maharashtra Sanskriti State Puraskar — Government of Maharashtra
- Sangeet Kala Ratna
- 2015 · Maharashtra Gaurav Samman
- 2008 · Honorary Membership of Min-On Concert Association
- 2015 · Honorary Doctorate in Arts — ITM University Raipur
Media Coverage
- Dancing for the Gods
Omenad
- Kathak (North Indian) Dance Performance by Uma Dogra
Center for the Study of Hindu Traditions - University of Florida
- Uma Dogra
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