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Nao Tsutsumi is a Kathak dancer from Tokyo, Japan. She began her training in North Indian classical dance, Kathak, in 1998 under the tutelage of Japanese exponent Sachi Nakajima. In 2004, she became a member of the Kathak performing unit 'Apsara', participating in various performances, including at the India Hall of 'Expo Ai・Chikyu-haku' in 2005 and a Delhi…
Journey Timeline
1998
Began Kathak training — Started training under Sachi Nakajima.
2004
Joined Kathak unit 'Apsara' — Became a member of the Kathak performing unit 'Apsara'.
2005
Performed at Expo Ai・Chikyu-haku — Performed at the India Hall of 'Expo Ai・Chikyu-haku'.
2010
Participated in Delhi performance
2015
ICCR scholarship to study at Kadamb Centre for Dance and Music — Studied under Padma Vibhushan Kumudini Lakhia in Ahmedabad, India.
2017
Performed at Indo-Japan Annual Summit — Performed in Ahmedabad in front of the Prime Ministers of Japan and India.
2017
Founded 'Nritya Angan' — Returned to Japan and started solo activities and teaching under 'Nritya Angan'.
2025
Began teaching iconic Kadamb bol — Started teaching a well-known rhythm from Kadamb to her students.
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