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Nrityodaya Kathak Academy
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- 20 Years in Business
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20 Years
Bhairavi Kumar
Bhairavi Kumar
The Nrityodaya Kathak Academy, of Los Angeles, United States of America, established in 1989, is a sanctuary of the arts devoted to preserving the culture of Kathak dance and classical Indian art. The founder and director of the academy, Smt. Bhairavi Kumar, began her formal training in the Institution of Pt Nikhil Gosh under the guidance of Smt. Shivani Pandya, a Ghanda Bhandan shagrid of Pt. Lacchu Maharaji of the Lucknow gharana. Bhairavi Kumar’s training continued under Smt. Uma Dogra, disciple of Pt. Durgalalji of the Jaipur gharana. She has performed in numerous countries including India, Africa, Canada, and throughout the US. Smt. Bhairavi Kumar has been teaching Kathak in and around Los Angeles for over twenty five years and has earned a distinguished reputation as a traditional and dedicated teacher-performer of Kathak amongst her colleagues and pupils. The academy is dedicated to educate, research, and bring diversity to the community through innovating dance and performance. In addition to performances at numerous events and festivals, the Nrityodaya Kathak Academy organizes and produces a bi-annual dance production. The Nrityodaya Kathak Academy has had the honor to host the Legendary Pt Birju Maharji for his 75th anniversary tour, Concert of the Legend, as well as multiple workshops with the legend himself and his prestigious shagirds. The academy has recently had the privilege of a workshop with the Smt. Jayanti Malaji, shagird of the legendary Queen of Kathak Smt. Sitara Devi. Recent highlights of her incredible journey include performing at the Ganesh Festival in Los Angeles, The Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure, Anantha: Infinite Possibilities performed at Mt. San Antonio College, and “India’s Fabled City: the Art of Courtly Lucknow” performed at LACMA. Smt. Bhairavi Kumar and her 5 most senior disciples toured throughout various cities in India and won first place at Bharat Sanskriti UTSAV 2014, a five day international competition in Burdwan, India.
Rated 5.0 We love Bhairavi ji and her academy, she has been a Guru for my daughter since last 11years and has been instrumental in creating the passion for Indian Classical Dance for our daughter who is seeking to achieve a diploma in coming years. If you want your kids to be attached to their Indian heritage, joining Nrityodaya Kathak Academy is a great way to get started. I would highly recommend it!!!!
Rated 5.0 I have seen two academy production shows, "Anantha: Infinite Possibilities" and "Katha: The Untold Stories of Kathak". Both shows were spectacular and very fun to watch. The shows incorporate talent of all ages and each scene tells a a mini story following a larger all encompassing theme. Best of all, the dancers can seriously dance like none other! You can tell they have spent almost their entire lives practicing their craft.
Rated 5.0 I have been training with Bhairaviji for a while. She has been guiding me throughout my kathak journey. She spends countless hours with her students to build a relationship of trust and compassion. Her seemingly endless reserves of energy and encouragement to all students to thrive, motivated me to push my limits and to reach my full potential. Thank you Bhairaviji for sharing with us your passion for dance and for inspiring us to do our best.
Rated 5.0 We have been driving from San Diego to Walnut every week for the past 6-7 years so that my daughter can learn Kathak from Bhairaviji, and it is worth every moment of it. She is an amazing kathak teacher, very caring and very thorough. She is a fantastic human being and if I were to do this all over, I sure would. I recommend her to anyone wanting to learn this wonderful art form with reverance, respect and details.
Rated 5.0 I have been learning at Bharavi Aunties class for almost 9 years. She is an amazing teacher who works hard with every student and makes sure to the best of her ability that the student is the best they can be. She is a great role model for little kids and she has and always will be a great inspiration for me. Classes are always full of fun and laughter but she still makes sure we know what we have to learn. Thank you Bharavi Auntie for being a inspiring role model for almost 9 years.
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