Beautifully combining the grace of kathak, confidence of theatre, and agility of yog, Acharyaa Pratishtha daughter of world acclaimed yog guru PADMA SHRI Bharat Bhushan ji has evolved a unique dance style of her own. With her innate grace, assurance and striking personality she has very successfully carved a niche for herself in the world of kathak.
Acharyaa Pratishtha, through her performance at various prestigious dance festivals through out the world has carved special place for herself among the performers of kathak dance.
After realizing her interest in dance her parents took her to the field of her choice at the tender age of 5.She is a ‘Prabhakar’ (6 year course) in kathak with 1st division from ‘Prayag Sangit Samiti’, Allahbad.‘Visharad’ from ‘Bhatkhande MahaVidyala’
'M.A.' - Post Graduate’ from Khairagrah
‘Post Diploma’ from Kathak Kendra, National school of dance New Delhi (as a topper - medalist for entire period of 6 years).Empanelled Artist of ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations). Acharyaa Pratishtha, disciple of kathak maestro ‘Guru Pandit Rajendra Gangani’ of Jaipur Gharana has attained exemplary proficiency in ‘laya’, ‘footwork’, ‘chakkar’ (pirouettes) and above all ‘Bhaava’ (expressions) and has performed all over world as group and solo presentations.
In her student life she got the opportunity to work with ranking kathak gurus such as Guru Rajendra Gangani, Guru Jaikishan Maharaj, Guru Geetanjali Lal and Guru Aditi Mangaldas.After completing her training at National School of Dance she tried to catch the modern time with taditional Kathak and along with her traditional kathak performances she started giving contemporary presentations based on kathak and yog, which came out as a divine dance.
As a dancer she has choreographed many Productions given innumerable performances and lecture demonstrations and has conducted many workshops for Indian as well as foreign enthusiasts.
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