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surrender to the ultimate divine.
Practicing and performing an age old classical art form needs not just dedication, but also surrender to the ultimate divine.
Kathak is one of those graceful dance forms which brings the aesthetic beauty and sublime appeal to the viewer. It is downright musical, passionate and evoke a myriad of emotions in terms of subtle meanings, crisp footwork and magical aura. ArtHub has had the opportunity to strike an interesting talk with Mukti- a celebrated Kathak dancer residing currently in Hyderabad, after a long musical career in London and Bangkok
Spiritual Gurus - Smt Shama Bhate and
Pt. Suresh talwalkar
Mukti feels that a dance form like Kathak should be taught with utmost dedication by the gurus and it’s not an overnight wonder for sure. “ When I learnt dance from my first guru Shri Mulla sir and then from Guru Smt. Shama Bhate, the environment was deeply spiritual.
Classical dance is all about surrender to the higher power and such attitude has to be inculcated in the students who are learning from an early age. I had great support and strength in laya shastra exclusively from Padmashri Pt. Suresh Talwalkar ji and remain highly indebted to all my gurus for teaching me art in such a manner.”
Philosophy and Growth
For Mukti Shri, dance is equivalent to worship. Perseverance and compliance has been the mantra to better her with each performance. Her determination to take the Indian culture wherever she goes has paid off in the form of many international performances and collaborations. She is one of those versatile artists who on one hand performs pure Kathak repertoire and on the other experiments with contemporary and Jazz music.
She has a masters in music, is graded artist of Doordarshan and has received Govt of India scholarship to take dance as a career.
Experimentation
- She has also taken part in several contemporary production with musicians in many countries, some notable included
- Confluence with Chinese musicians in Beijing
- Thai musicians in Bangkok, Thailand
- Jazz musicians in Vienna, Austria.
- Trilok Gurtu – International Paleo festival, Nyon, Switzerland
- World percussion festival, Istanbul, Turkey
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kALAVATHI
After teaching and performing in London for 10 years, Mukti has now moved to Hyderabad, India to further enhance her career in Dance and aims to teach aspiring students of Kathak in Hyderabad and various part of India. She is the founder of Kalavati School of Performing Arts and Director at ArtHub, a global virtual network platform for artists and organisers.
Classes
Welcome to Kalavathi Kathak Dance School, where tradition meets creativity, and the beauty of Kathak is brought to life! Our dance classes are designed for students of all ages and experience levels—from beginners to advanced dancers. Whether you’re learning Kathak for the first time or refining your technique, our expert instructors will guide you on your journey through this classical dance form.
Workshops
At Kalavathi Dance School, we offer a variety of Kathak dance workshops designed for students of all levels—whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced dancer. Our workshops are a wonderful way to deepen your understanding of Kathak, refine your skills, and experience the art form in a dynamic and hands-on way.
Exhibitions
Kathak is an ancient Indian classical dance form known for its intricate footwork, graceful movements, and storytelling through rhythmic gestures and expressions. At Kalavathi Dance School, we strive to bring the rich tradition of Kathak to the forefront, creating a platform for both students and professional artists to showcase their talent.
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What People say
Anonymous
Tabla Artist
enjoyed every second of the performance😍 no words to express… Amazing it was
anonymous
Kathak aRTIST
Indeed so Amazing performance .. really no words to express our feeling.. thank you so much Mukti jee for this beautiful mind blowing program
Anonymous
TABLA ARTIST
Khup sunder! Just mesmerizing !
Anonymous
kATHAK ARTIST
o Graceful so elegant…just beautiful Mukti ji