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Yogini Gandhi

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Pune, Indiayoginigandhi.com

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Yogini Gandhi is a distinguished Indian classical dancer, celebrated for her mastery of both Kathak and Odissi dance forms. Born in Mumbai, she began her Kathak training at the age of four with Malti Pande. At eight, after moving to Pune, she continued her Kathak studies at Kala Chhaya under Prabha Marathe. Her dedication to dance led her parents to…

Journey Timeline

1970s

Born in Mumbai

1970s

Began Kathak training at age 4 — Lessons with Malti Pande

1970s

Moved to Pune and continued Kathak at Kala Chhaya at age 8 — Under Prabha Marathe

1980s

Received guidance from Pt. Birju Maharaj — For Kathak

1980s

First professional tour at age 19 — Toured 7 cities in Maharashtra

Mid-1980s

Developed interest in Odissi — After seeing Sanjukta Panigrahi and Kelucharan Mohapatra perform

Late 1980s

Began Odissi training — Under Shri Natbar Maharana and Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra

Founded Kalanidhi — An institute for the promotion of Indian art and culture

Served as faculty member — At Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune University

Visited Berklee College of Music, Boston — As a Kathak professor and performer

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  • Singar Mani
  • Outstanding Young Person

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