Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Kalaa Kendra - About the institute

Founder: Radhika Kotwal
Location: Gilbert, Arizona, United States

Kathak Pics



My performances

I got the privilege of performing as part of Noopur Nritya academy on several occasions while in India.
Some of my performances include:
Kathak ballet (dance drama) - Rhythm India - choreographed by Smt Smruti Vora
A theme depicting various elements of Kathak.

Kathak ballet (dance drama) - Dharaa Gurjari - choreographed by Smt Smruti Vora and Shri Paresh Vora.
A ballet performed in Gujarat during the dance festival season.

Kathak ballet (dance drama) - Roop Garvita - Smt Smruti Vora
Based on a theme about a young lady proud of her beauty.

Kathak ballet - Rutu Sanhaar - Choreographed by Smt Smruti Vora.
A dance drama based on Kalidas' writings, showing the seasonal changes during the year.

Kathak Choreography - Numerous occasions in India (Pune and Surat) and in the U.S (Michigan and Arizona)

dance festivals/performances


Kathak at the Crossroads (San Francisco, hosted by Pt. Chitresh Das)
- Details coming soon

North meets South - Performance at Salt Lake City, Utah
Performers & presenters: Malathi Tulsiram(Bharatanatyam) and Radhika Kotwal(Kathak)

Workshop under Pt. Birju Maharaj and Saswati Sen