Aditi Mangaldas (India)

Aditi Mangaldas is a dancer and choreographer in both the classical Indian dance form of Kathak and the contemporary idiom. With extensive training under the leading exponents of Kathak, Shrimati Kumudini Lakhia and Pandit Birju Maharaj, Aditi is today recognised for her artistry, technique, eloquence and characteristic energy that mark every performance. She has broken new ground by using her knowledge and experience of Kathak as a springboard to evolve a contemporary dance vocabulary, infused with the spirit of the classical yet goes beyond its form and content. Her solo performances and group ensembles, both traditional and contemporary, have received critical acclaim at leading festivals all over the world. She is the principal dancer and choreographer of the Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company – The Drishtikon Dance Foundation.

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