"How can you evolve without giving up your integrity?"
~Pandit Chitresh Das

In Performance
(now virtual and outdoors)
  • PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS
  • PERFORMANCES & RESIDENCIES
  • PARTICIPATORY LECTURE DEMONSTRATIONS & WORKSHOPS / MASTER CLASSES
  • INTERACTIVE SCHOOL & COMMUNITY OUTREACH PRESENTATIONS​

Productions

Kathaka - A Thriving Solo Tradition Upheld

The traditional kathak solo is the hallmark of kathak dance.  A true display of a dancer's training and skill in the four essential elements of Kathak:  tayari (technical prowess), layakari (deep understanding of rhythm), khubsoorti (beauty), nazakat (subtlety and grace).  In any format the audience is taken on a rich and thrilling journey with the dancer and any accompanying musicians.  An exhilarating exchange of rhythm, music, and storytelling between the dancer, musicians, and audience.  
Video highlights of a traditional kathak solo
Shefali Jain (L) and Anjali Nath (R) in "Chhands in 12" from Voice of Kathak.
Anjali Nath (L) and Shefali Jain (R) in "Bhairavi Tarana" from TĀLAM.

​Ensemble Works & Collaborations

Ensemble presentations and choreography are dynamic expressions of the various facets of kathak using nritta (pure dance), natya (pure expression), and nritya (a combination of dance & expression).  They are deeply rooted in the tradition of the lineage through Pandit Das' training and consist of original choreography and composition by Pandit Das as well as adaptations in the unique voice of the artists trained in this style. 

>>New Works by Shefali Jain & Anjali Nath
    Repertoire includes:

 
Residencies - Lecture Demonstrations - Workshops - Master Classes
​Community Outreach Performances & Presentations
Any of these formats offer a unique opportunity to EXPERIENCE kathak for any audience.  Kathak is a highly interactive art.  Beyond the performance element these formats offer a unique opportunity to interact through dialogue and movement - exchanging history, rhythm, counting, clapping, tapping, storytelling and more as they learn about the rich history of kathak, it's philosophies, and the sophisticated mathematics involved in the dance.  Whether participating from their seats or standing up this is a meaningful and rich experience for any participant of any age, race and ability.  Each presentation is tailored as appropriate for a given audience and setting.     

Whether participating from their seats or standing up or on screen this is a meaningful and rich experience for any participant of any age, race and ability.  Each presentation is tailored as appropriate for a given audience and setting.     
Young Audiences of Massachusetts

With all going on in the world I'm proud to be working with amazing fellow artists and organizations to bring knowledge, positivity, appreciation for different cultures and so much more to audiences and school kids across MA. ​ In this virtual world, anywhere is now possible. Please reach out if interested. 
Bringing Dance to Hospitalized Children
Dancin Power
​I was so lucky to meet DP Founder, Vania Deonizio, in Oakland, CA many years ago and be trained as a volunteer teacher.  She is doing the work of angels.  Vania and her amazing teachers bring dance and movement to hospitalized children at Children's Hospitals and Shriners Centers in CA and beyond.  The kids are amazing!  Please inquire if you are interested in bringing Kathak or Dancin Power to your program. 
​Click to learn more or donate to Dancin Power!
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