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Priya Pawar is a distinguished figure in Indian classical dance, renowned for her mastery of both Kathak and Odissi. Born and raised in Lucknow, India, Pawar began her Kathak training at the tender age of four at the Bhatkhande Marris Music College, where she earned her Nritya Vishard (BA) degree by the age of ten. She continued her Kathak studies under…
Journey Timeline
1957
Gained Nritya Vishard (BA) — From Bhatkhande Marris Music College, Lucknow.
1967
Received Government of India scholarship — To study Kathak at Kathak Kendra, Delhi.
1967
Obtained Nritya Varadhi (MA)
1969-1970
Toured and performed with Pratap Pawar — Worldwide, including USA, South America, Europe, and Asia.
1971
Solo tour in East and West Africa — Performed before Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia.
1972
Rated 'Top Grade' artist by ICCR
1972
Debut as an Odissi dancer — At Sapru House Auditorium, New Delhi, presented by Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.
1980
Moved to England and co-founded Triveni — Served as co-director and key performer.
1990
Performed for Queen Elizabeth II — At the opening of the Nehru Gallery at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
1992
Established The Pushpalata Academy of Dance & Music — In Faridabad, India.
1992
Launched solo career and formed Pushpalata Dance Company — In London.
1998
Opened Pushpalata Asociación para la Difusión del Arte de India — In Madrid, Spain.
2004
Collaborated on 'Milap' project — With CICD, performing at the Phoenix Theatre in Leicester.
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- Nritya Vishard (BA) — Bhatkhande Marris Music College, Lucknow
- Nritya Varadhi (MA)
- 1967 · Government of India Scholarship — Government of India
- 1972 · Top Grade Artist — Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
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