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Priya Pawar, an internationally acclaimed Indian classical dancer, was born and raised in Lucknow, India. Her journey in dance began at the age of four with Kathak training at the Bhatkande Maris Music College. She achieved her 'Nritya Vishard' (BA) in 1957 at the age of ten and continued her Kathak studies under the tutelage of the renowned Shombu Maharaj.…
Journey Timeline
1953
Began Kathak training — At Bhatkande Maris Music College, Lucknow, at age four.
1957
Received 'Nritya Vishard' (BA) — At age ten from Bhatkande Maris Music College, Lucknow.
1967
Received 'Nritya Varidhi' (MA) and Government of India scholarship — From Bharatiya Kala Kendra, New Delhi.
1969
Toured internationally with Pratap Pawar — Throughout the USA, South America, Europe, and Asia.
1970
Solo tour of East and West Africa
1972
Rated as 'Top Grade' artist — By the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
1980
Co-founded Triveni dance company — Served as co-director and key performer until 1992.
1992
Launched solo career and formed Pushpalata Dance Company — Based in London.
1992
Established Pushpalata Academy of Dance & Music — In Faridabad, India.
1998
Established Pushpalata Asociación para la Difusión del Arte de India — In Madrid, Spain.
2004
Worked with CICD on 'Milap' project — Collaborating with her Kathak Odissi dance style and performed at the Phoenix Theatre in Leicester.
2023
Received Sera Bengli award — From United Kingdom Bengali Convention (UKBC).
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Awards & Honors
- 1957 · Nritya Vishard (BA) — Bhatkande Maris Music College, Lucknow
- 1967 · Nritya Varidhi (MA) — Bharatiya Kala Kendra (now Kathak Kendra), New Delhi
- 1972 · Top Grade Artist — Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
- 2023 · Sera Bengli award — United Kingdom Bengali Convention (UKBC)
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- Diwali Dance Workshop with Priya Pawar
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