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Saswati Sen

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Saswati Sen is a celebrated Kathak Dancer who ranks in the front in the field of Kathak dance. She performs and teaches Kathak with her guru Birju Maharaj. She has been regarded as one of the skilled disciple of Birju Maharaj. Saswati Sen was initiated to Kathak training under the expert guidance of Reba Vidyarthi at Kathak Kendra, Delhi. Today she serves her institution as the leading dancer of Kathak dance. The well known dancer stands tall among all her contemporary dancers in the way she has beautified the Kathak dance with a touch of the traditions and existing approach.

Saswati today is regarded as an artist with immense versatility and talent and one of the best exponents of the famed Lucknow Gharana. She has trained a large number of students, many from overseas. She has acquired the true style of her mentor and incorporates into her own presentation both the lyrical grace and rhythmic virtuosity of Kathak. However, her forte is abhinaya which has always received high appreciation. Ms. Sen today is the driving force behind Kalashram, Pt Birju Maharaj’s dream institution and is its Secretary. She also finds time for her primary avatar as guru, and teaches the nuances of Kathak to all seekers. She travels extensively at home and abroad disseminating the knowledge she has gained over years of dedication and keeps the Kalashram Kathak community together. She has choreographed several group compositions as well as dance-dramas.

Awards of Saswati Sen

The dancer is a proud recipient of Sangeet Natak Academy Award for 2004-2005 and also the Sanskrit Award, the Shringar Mani Award, the critic’s Recommendation Award.

Future Plans of Saswati Sen

Saswati today is the secretary and the pouring force behind the institution which was her Guru, Pt Birju Maharaj's dream. Saswati travels widely at home and overseas disseminating the acquaintance she has gained over years of dedication and keeps the Kalashram Kathak community together. She has been very popular as a teacher and has been teaching regularly since 1980. Among her plans one is the desire to work towards popularizing Kathak in Kerala.

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