AKC Art Series

In conversation with Ahmedabad based Kathak artist, performer, mentor and founder of Sanjukta Sinha Dance Company, Sanjukta Sinha - on a formation shaped by two of Kathak’s most formidable mentors, a philosophy of teaching rooted in individual self-discovery that attracts students from around the world, and what it means to build through uncertainty.

In conversation with Toronto-based Kathak artist, digital creator and co-producer of Rang Mahal, Shereen Ladha — on navigating the relationship between classical training and commercial work, the strategic thinking behind a platform with 30 million views, and what it she sees for the future of Kathak in Canada.

In conversation with Sydney-based Kathak artist, choreographer and founder of Ruchi Sanghi Dance Company, Ruchi Sanghi — on building a Kathak school from the ground up in Sydney, the theatrical ambition behind her company’s productions, and what it takes to present a classical form with integrity in a multicultural city.

In conversation with San Francisco-based Kathak artist, choreographer and Artistic Director of the Chitresh Das Institute, Charlotte Moraga — on three decades inside a living tradition, the weight and privilege of carrying a legacy forward, and what it means to keep innovating from within the deepest roots of the form.