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Arpita Banerjee is a distinguished Indian Kathak dancer, choreographer, and teacher, celebrated for her innovative approach and profound emotional depth in performances. Her journey in Kathak began at the tender age of five, receiving initial training from Nritya Shiromani Guru Bandana Sen, who imparted the nuances of both the Lucknow and Jaipur Gharanas.…
Journey Timeline
1991
Associated with Nupur Dance Academy, Kolkata
1993
Performed duet Kathak Recital at Gorky Sadan — For Nupur Dance Academy, Kolkata
1995
Awarded 1st Prize at All West Bengal Kathak Dance Competition — By West Bengal State Music Academy at age 11
1997
Received Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarship
1998
Received Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarship
1999
Received Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarship
1999
Awarded 1st Prize at Talent Hunt — By Doordarshan Kendra Kolkata
1999
Performed Group Kathak show with Pt. Birju Maharaj Jee workshop intermediate group — At Rabindra Sadan
2000
Awarded 2nd Prize in Jawaharlal Nehru Talent Hunt — In Kolkata
2000
Performed solo Kathak Recital at All India Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Sports and Cultural meet — In New Delhi
2001
Awarded 1st Prize in Jnyadodaya Talent Hunt — In Kolkata
2002
Awarded 1st Prize in inter-collegiate fest dance competition — Classical Dance Segment at PES College, Bangalore
2003
Awarded 1st Prize in inter-collegiate fest dance competition — Classical Dance Segment at PES College, Bangalore
2004
Awarded 1st Prize in inter-collegiate fest dance competition — Classical Dance Segment at PES College, Bangalore
2004
Awarded 3rd Prize in inter-collegiate fest dance competition — Classical Dance Segment at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
2005
Graduated from Bangalore University in microbiology
2007
Associated with NADAM, Bangalore — Since September
2008
Awarded 2nd Prize at Akhil Bharatiya Sanskrutik Sangh All India Talent Hunt — In Pune
2008
Performed solo Kathak Recital at Chowdiah Memorial Hall — For NADAM annual cultural festival, Bangalore
2009
Performed solo Kathak Recital at Seva Sadan for Nritya Dhare 5 — Organized by Ananya Institute, Bangalore
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Awards & Honors
- 1997 · Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarship
- 1998 · Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarship
- 1999 · Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarship
- 1999 · 1st Prize, Talent Hunt — Doordarshan Kendra Kolkata
- 1995 · 1st Prize, All West Bengal Kathak Dance Competition — West Bengal State Music Academy
- 2000 · 2nd Prize, Jawaharlal Nehru Talent Hunt
- 2001 · 1st Prize, Jnyadodaya Talent Hunt
- 2002 · 1st Prize, Inter-collegiate Fest Dance Competition (Classical Dance Segment) — PES College, Bangalore
- 2003 · 1st Prize, Inter-collegiate Fest Dance Competition (Classical Dance Segment) — PES College, Bangalore
- 2004 · 1st Prize, Inter-collegiate Fest Dance Competition (Classical Dance Segment) — PES College, Bangalore
- 2004 · 3rd Prize, Inter-collegiate Fest Dance Competition (Classical Dance Segment) — Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
- 2008 · 2nd Prize, All India Talent Hunt — Akhil Bharatiya Sanskrutik Sangh
- Nritya Shiromani
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