Prashant Shah and Sanjukta Sinha | Festival of Indian Dance 2009 | Kathak | Milap | Dance India

A stunning duet performance by internationally renowned kathak performers Prashant Shah and Sanjukta Sinha at Dance India 2009.
Prashant Shah:
Prashant, a senior disciple of Padma Bhushan Smt. Kumudini Lakhia, is one of the very few critically acclaimed male performer - choreographer residing now in New York. Prashant’s virtuosity in Kathak technique enables him to perform a vast repertoire with masculine grace without any flowery affectations, makes him one of the outstanding male dancer of his genre today. Born and raised in Ahmedabad and now a US citizen, Prashant feels honored to be the first recipient of SANGEET NATAK AKADEMI YUVA PURASKAR [ National award ] established by President of India in the name of ‘Ustaad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar’ for Kathak dance.
Prashant’s unique creative and aesthetical approach in his traditional and experimental presentations of Kathak as a soloist and as a choreographer, has earned him a place in the prestigious empaneled list of ‘ESTABLISHED ARTIST’ category in ICCR and also a TOP grade artiste of Indian Television artists panel. Prashant is regularly commissioned by international choreographers to create collaborative works of Kathak with other dance styles like Hip Hop, Belly Dancing, Flamenco, Bharat Natyam, Modern and Contemporary as a dancer & choreographer all over Europe, North America & Asia. As a leading dance member of Kadamb Performing Unit, as a soloist and also as a collaborative choreographer, Prashant has performed extensively all across the globe where his performances are appreciated and acclaimed by both, critics and connoisseurs. To name a new, his presentations are well received with rave reviews in The Hindu, The New York Times, The Statesman, The Guardian, The Independent, San Francisco Chronicle, Dancing Times, The Star Ledger, Voice of Dance and more from respected and eminent dance critics.
Sanjukta Sinha:
One of India’s leading Kathak artists of her generation, Sanjukta Sinha is known for her technical expertise and immense artistry. A solo dancer of distinction, she has also performed in ensembles as well as collaborated with several leading international names across various dance forms, keen to create contemporary expressions of dance based on Kathak.
“ Sanjukta is in the vanguard of a new generation of brave and adventurous kathak artists who want to find new expression in an art form that they are deeply rooted. She has enormous skill, grace, virtuosity, versatility and physical intelligence. Coupled with a charismatic stage presence I’m in no doubt her fearlessness will help to contribute to redefining our experience of Kathak. It’s been a huge pleasure to work with her and her team and nothing is more satisfying than working with people who are totally committed to making a difference.”
Farooq Chaudhry, Producer - Akram Khan Company
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