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Isha Kathavate is a versatile Indian classical dance figure, renowned as a Kathak dancer, teacher, choreographer, researcher, and writer. For over two decades, she has been under the tutelage of Kathak exponent Pandita Guru Maneesha Sathe, a torchbearer of Padmashree Pt. Gopi Krishnaji's Kathak style, having commenced her training at the age of eight.…
Journey Timeline
Began Kathak training — Started training at 8 years of age under Pandita Guru Maneesha Sathe.
Completed M.A. in Kathak — From Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth.
Achieved Nritya Alankar — From ABGMV.
2005
Founded Ishalaya School of Kathak — Established in August 2005, with branches in Pune and Mumbai.
Awarded Junior Research Fellowship — By CCRT, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, for thesis on 'The Changing Trends in Kathak Choreography and their Challenges'.
Acquired Grade 'A' Artist status — By Doordarshan, Mumbai.
Received Singarmani award
Received Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar award
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- Singarmani award
- Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar award
- Junior Research Fellowship — CCRT-Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India)
- Grade 'A' Artist — Doordarshan, Mumbai
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