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Atsuko Maeda is a prominent Kathak dancer and choreographer based in Tokyo, Japan, recognized as one of the leading Kathak exponents in the country. Her journey in Kathak began at the age of six, and she became a devoted disciple of the renowned Kathak maestro Smt. Kumudini Lakhia ji, training under her at the KADAMB institute in Ahmedabad, India, for two…
Journey Timeline
2006
Received ICCR scholarship — To study at KADAMB
2007
Founded Kadamb Japan
2007
Began training at KADAMB (Ahmedabad)
2015
Performed "Fox Rain" at Suvarna Parva
2019-2020
Received Grant of Ade Award — From ICCR
2022
Appointed Teacher of Indian Embassy Tokyo Culture Center VCC
2022
Won 1st Prize of Kathak, Pratibha Sangam Competition — Presented by ICCR
2022
Performed 10 shows in 4 Indian cities
2025
Live performance at welcome event for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan
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Awards & Honors
- 1st Prize of Kathak, Pratibha Sangam Competition — ICCR
- Grant of Ade Award — ICCR, Government of India
- 2019 · Life Time Achievement Award — Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan & Padma Shri Gulabo Sapera
Media Coverage
- Ahmedabad soft power has world singing, dancing
Times of India
- Interview with Karan
NHK World Hindi [Radio]
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