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Dr. Swati Agarwal is a distinguished Kathak dancer and guru from Jaipur, India, known for her dedication to the ancient classical dance form. Her passion for dance began at the age of six, leading her to train under the esteemed Kathak guru Pt. Girdhari Maharaj of the Jaipur gharana. She holds advanced degrees in Kathak Dance, including an Alankar (M.A.)…
Journey Timeline
1998
First prize winner in Kathak competition — Held at Jaipur Kathak Kendra.
1998
Kathak dance performance — At Ravindra Manch, Jaipur, organized by All India Radio.
1998
Dance performance in "Vande Matram" program — At Birla Auditorium, organized by Government of Rajasthan.
1999
First prize winner in International Festival "Ghoomar 99" — Represented Rajasthan University.
2000
Visited Japan for Kathak dance performance — As a member of the International Institute of Perfect Arts (I.I.P.A.).
2000
Scholarship winner — Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy and Ministry of Human Resources, Delhi.
2001
Scholarship winner — Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy and Ministry of Human Resources, Delhi.
2002
Recipient of Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy's "Yuva Puraskar"
2003
Visited Dubai — To participate in the "Dubai Festival".
2004
Founded Indian Institute of Kathak Dance and Music (IIKDM) — In Jaipur.
2010
Became member of International Organization of Folk Art "IOV"
2026
NRITYAM 2026 — Featuring Dr. Swati Agarwal and group on April 29th.
2026
Performance with students — At Khole Ke Hanumanji temple on June 23rd.
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Awards & Honors
- 2002 · Yuva Puraskar — Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy
- 2000 · Scholarship Winner — Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy
- 2001 · Scholarship Winner — Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy
- Junior Fellowship Recipient — Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India
- 2000 · Scholarship Winner — Ministry of Human Resources, Delhi
- 2001 · Scholarship Winner — Ministry of Human Resources, Delhi
- Kiran Trophy — National Kathak dance competition at Katni (M.P.)
- 1998 · First Prize Winner — Jaipur Kathak Kendra
- 1999 · First Prize Winner in International Festival "Ghoomar 99" — Rajasthan University
Media Coverage
- Virtual Series of Kathak Dances - Day 3| Dr. Swati Agarwal
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