Neela Zareen
Kathak Teacher
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About
Dr. Neela Zareen is an Indian classical dancer specializing in Kathak and Kuchipudi, based in New York, USA. She received her training in Kathak under Guru Smt. Prerana Deshpande and in Kuchipudi under Guru Smt. Sadhana Paranji, following the traditional guru-shishya parampara (master-disciple tradition). Zareen has performed for over two decades across New…
Journey Timeline
2012
Kuchipudi Rangapravesam — Performed at Queens Theatre, earning the title Natya Tilakam.
2018
Performance for Shruti Laya — Performed 'Bruhi Mukundeti' a kriti on Lord Krishna.
2019
Founded Neela Dance Academy — Established the academy in Jackson Heights, New York.
2019
Kuchipudi Tarangam performance — Performed at the Scandinavia House in November.
2022
Ashta Nayika performance — Presented 'Ashta Nayika - Eight Heroines of the Natya Shastra' in Kuchipudi with live Carnatic Orchestra at The Studio Theatre at the Queens Theatre on November 6th.
2023
Legacy Kathak dance performance — Performed with other disciples of Guru Prerana Deshpande at Ailey Citigroup Theater on April 9th.
2023
Kathak dance tour with Queensboro Dance Festival — Presented solo Kathak performances from June to September across various neighborhoods in Queens.
2026
Muse and Movement at QDF — Presented a solo Kathak performance at the Queensboro Dance Festival opening tour on June 1st.
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- Natya Tilakam
- Dancing Flame
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