Swati Sinha

Swati Sinha is one of the foremost practitioners of Kathak today. Having learnt the nuances of the Jaipur style of Kathak from the great master Pt Rajendra Gangani at the Kathak Kendra New Delhi, she has committed herself to practice and propagate the art form. She has performed all over the globe and received a lot of appreciations. She is a bright and vivacious artiste and has gained praise from connoisseurs and critics. She is an 'A' grade artist of Doordarshan. She has performed in major cultural events such as Khajuraho Dance Festival; Soorya festival, Trivandrum; Konark festival; Kathak Mahotsava, Delhi; Delhi International Arts Festival; The Danube Carnival, Budapest. She has also toured China and South Africa for performances sponsored by ICCR. Swati also gives Lecture Demonstrations in schools in rural areas besides the major cities for IRCEN and SPIC-MACAY thereby contributing to creating an awareness about our culture in the villages as well. Recently she has established her own dance company by the name of "Kriti”. Muniparampara Dance Academy was established in 2005 by Ms Swati Sinha under the able guidance of her Guru Pt Rajendra Gangani. Having learnt in the traditional style of teaching and learning i.e; the Guru Shishya Parampara and having experienced the benefits and magic of this institution which only the Indian arts can boast of, it was her wish to establish a Gurukul where students can receive education as a perfect blend of informal and institutionalized training