Kalaavart - Prerana Shrimali Kathak Centre

Kathak Samvad — a space where artists come together to reflect, question, and grow. This session invites us to look beyond performance and explore what it truly means to be professional — in our practice, relationships, and responsibilities as custodians of an evolving tradition.
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Guru Prerana Shrimali ji is going to share about her journey in ‘Batiyan ki Gali’ on Sunday 4.30 pm at RIC 🪷

Celebrated the beginning of Basant 🌼🌼

This edition of Yuva Ekal is close to our hearts.
A space we envisioned not just for performance, but for dialogue between generations.

This time, the stage belongs to senior artists — practitioners who have lived the art, shaped its journey, and carried its wisdom forward through decades of practice, teaching, and performance. Sharing space with them is both a privilege and a responsibility, as we listen, observe, and learn from their embodied knowledge.

Yuva Ekal, in this special edition, becomes a meeting point — of experience and curiosity, legacy and continuity — where the art speaks through those who have devoted their lives to it.
We are honoured to host this evening of depth, presence, and profound artistry. 🌸

About the Artist:

Dr. Jyoti Bharti Goswami is a respected exponent of Kathak (Jaipur Gharana), she is a Ph.D. scholar, senior performer, choreographer, and educator whose journey spans over four decades of devoted practice, performance, and research. Trained in the traditional Guru–Shishya Parampara under Guru Shri Girdhari Ji Maharaj, she carries forward a rich lineage rooted in authenticity and depth.
She holds Visharad, Nipun, and Bhushan degrees in Kathak, all in First Division, and her doctoral research focuses on the contribution of the Bikaner region to the development of Kathak. Her artistry has been showcased across international stages including Japan, Hong Kong, Russia, and France, as well as at leading national platforms such as NCPA Mumbai, Kathak Kendra (New Delhi), Jawahar Kala Kendra, and major festivals across India.
A recipient of several prestigious honours — including the Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Singarmani title by Sur Singar Samsad, and numerous state and national accolades — she has also been selected by ICCR for teaching and performing Kathak abroad.
She continues to shape the next generation of dancers, many of whom are national scholarship holders and award-winning performers. Through performance, pedagogy, choreography, and research, her life remains deeply dedicated to the preservation and propagation of Kathak.

Our 30th session 🪷

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“𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆, 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔?
🌸 𝓟𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓱𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓳𝓪𝓵𝓲 unfolds at 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒊 𝑲𝒂𝒍𝒂 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒎 on 13 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲, 6 𝐩𝐦 – a Kathak offering where every ghungroo beat carries a lifetime of taalim and a first sighting of the spotlight for many devoted students. 💫”

At the heart of North India’s classical heritage, 𝑲𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒌 has journeyed from temple courtyards to royal durbars and modern auditoriums, yet remains a living sadhana of storytelling and devotion. 🕯️📜

🗓️ 13 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 2026, 6 𝐩𝐦
📍 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒊 𝑲𝒂𝒍𝒂 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒎, 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆, 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒉𝒊

Here, 𝓟𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓱𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓳𝓪𝓵𝓲 brings this journey alive through Jaipur Gharana’s intricate footwork, swift chakars and meditative grace. 👣🔔
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The evening features a soulful solo by 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐆𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐦 (nuanced abhinaya, dynamic tatkaar), and four group presentations by 36 women dancers (6–48 yrs) for whom 𝓟𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓱𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓳𝓪𝓵𝓲 is a first sacred meeting with the stage. 💃🏽🌙
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Guided by the parampara of 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢 and the ethos of Jaipur Gharana, these performances weave stories of bhakti, joy and inner stillness—inviting you to pause, breathe and let rhythm become reflection. 🙏🪘
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Come, offer your presence to 𝓟𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓱𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓳𝓪𝓵𝓲 and witness how a new generation holds centuries of Kathak in every glance, gesture and resonant heel. 🌺👀
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Guru Prerana Shrimali ji will perform at NMACC on 10th January | 7:30 PM at the Cube 🪷

Applications now open for Yuva Ekal 2026 🪷
A space for young Kathak dancers to delve deep into solo performance, engage in artistic dialogue, and push the boundaries of practice within tradition.

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Admissions open for new Kathak batches at Kalaavart x Suruchi Kendra 🪷
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Our next and last samvad of 2025 happening on this Friday at Suruchi Kendra 🪷

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