8+
Years of Kathak
30+
Years of Dance
45+
Performances
Kathak Across America
Bringing the rhythm, storytelling and living tradition of Kathak to new audiences through performances, lecture-demonstrations and workshops.
The Story
Trained since childhood in India, Pooja found her way to Kathak in her mid-twenties, and has spent over eight years since training with Smt. Sayali Goswami within the lineage of Pandita Uma Dogra and the legacy of Pandit Durga Lal.
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Performance: Pure Nritta & Abhinaya
A full performance piece — rhythm, storytelling and expression brought to life on stage.
Performance + Artist Talk
Performance paired with a conversation on training, lineage and technique, with time for audience questions.
Kathak Workshop
A hands-on introduction to rhythm and footwork, danced together with the audience.
“Dance has always given me a way to see myself. Now I want to use it to help other people see something, too.”
Pooja Khandelwal