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Natasha Bakht is a distinguished Indian contemporary dancer and choreographer, with a strong foundation in Bharatanatyam. She trained extensively for over two decades under Menaka Thakkar in Toronto, touring internationally with the Menaka Thakkar Dance Company, performing classical repertoire across North America, Europe, and Asia. Bakht further honed her…
Journey Timeline
1990s
Began working with Canadian contemporary choreographers
2000
Performed a duet at the Canada Dance Festival in Ottawa — With Roger Sinha
2003
Nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award — For Outstanding New Choreography for "Obiter Dictum"
2008
Co-recipient of the K.M. Hunter Artists Award
2009
Listed in Ottawa Life Magazine's "Top 50 people"
2010
Nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award
2017
Recipient of a Femmy Award
2018
Finalist for the Ottawa Arts Council Mid-Career Artist Award
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Awards & Honors
- 2003 · Dora Mavor Moore Award Nomination for Outstanding New Choreography
- 2008 · K.M. Hunter Artists Award
- 2009 · Ottawa Life Magazine's List of Top 50 People in Ottawa — Ottawa Life Magazine
- 2010 · Dora Mavor Moore Award Nomination
- 2017 · Femmy Award
- 2018 · Ottawa Arts Council Mid-Career Artist Award Finalist — Ottawa Arts Council
- Governor General's Performing Arts Award
Media Coverage
- a brilliant diamond
The Dance Current
- all honed to the bone elegance and precision
Vancouver Sun
- energetic powerhouse
Hindustan Times
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