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Kalaa Kendra - About the institute

My performances

I got the privilege of performing as part of Noopur Nritya academy on several occasions while in India.
Some of my performances include:
Kathak ballet (dance drama) - Rhythm India - choreographed by Smt Smruti Vora
A theme depicting various elements of Kathak.

Kathak ballet (dance drama) - Dharaa Gurjari - choreographed by Smt Smruti Vora and Shri Paresh Vora.
A ballet performed in Gujarat during the dance festival season.

Kathak ballet (dance drama) - Roop Garvita - Smt Smruti Vora
Based on a theme about a young lady proud of her beauty.

Kathak ballet - Rutu Sanhaar - Choreographed by Smt Smruti Vora.
A dance drama based on Kalidas' writings, showing the seasonal changes during the year.

Kathak Choreography - Numerous occasions in India (Pune and Surat) and in the U.S (Michigan and Arizona)

dance festivals/performances

Kathak at the Crossroads(San Francisco, hosted by Pt. Chitresh Das)
- Details coming soon

North meets South - Performance at Salt Lake City, Utah
Performers & presenters: Malathi Tulsiram(Bharatanatyam) and Radhika Kotwal(Kathak)

Workshop under Pt. Birju Maharaj and Saswati Sen

Kathak Bhartanatyam Jugalbandi - Radhika and Prerana Kulkarni

Kathak Bootcamp

Workshop, July 11th, 2009

Discover India 2009

Radhika performing a solo "Chatarang" piece.

Students performing Ganesh Vandana at Discover India.

Upcoming Events and Performances

May 8th, 2010: Phoenix Community College, Bulpitt auditorium
open to public, non-ticketed free event.
Radhika and Jana - Kathak and Ballet Duo



















May 18th, 2010: Auditioning for Intel Benefit Show, Intel

June 5th/6th, 2010: Kalaa Kendra Workshop
Hosted by Kalaa Kendra, more details coming soon.

June 12th/13th, 2010: Kathak with World dances, Kalaa Kendra
Details coming soon.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 07, 2010

Kathak Ballet Duo - Jana Moore and Radhika - April'10

TUESDAY, APRIL 06, 2010

Kathak portfolio

Portfolio of the artist:

Radhika Kotwal has been a performing Kathak artist for the past 20 years.

She started learning Kathak from her Guru, Smt Smruti Vora, at the age of 9. Dance has been her passion ever since. She completed her graduation in Kathak and is a “Nritya Vishaarad”.

Some of her Kathak recitals/tours as part of her association with Noopur Nritya Academy in India, include “Rhythm India” – depicting various elements of Kathak, “Dharaa Gurjari” – a dance creation performed during a festival season, “Roop Garvita” – a dance drama based on a lady proud of her beauty, and “Rutu Sanhaar” – a dance drama based on Kalidas’ writings, showing seasonal changes during the year.

She has also had the privilege of attending workshops and symposiums under exponents such as Pt. Birju Maharaj (Detroit, MI and San Fran, CA) and Pt.Chitresh Das (Kathak at the Crossroads, San Francisco, CA).

For the past 7 years, Radhika has been training students in the US (previously, Michigan and now Arizona) and has organized and performed in various cultural shows. Some of her performances include “Traditional Kathak – from Vandana to tatkaar”, “North meets south” theme at Utah and various other jugalbandi’s with other Indian style forms as well as fusion pieces with the Ballet. She and her students have performed at several festivals and fundraiser events in the valley.

In the summer of ’09, Radhika organized a Kathak workshop hosted by Kalaa Kendra, the first of its kind in the valley. Ever since, she has continued to include workshops and student recitals as part of her annual institute activity.

In addition to her regular teaching, Radhika has also delivered Kathak presentations and lecture demonstrations to a wide audience. She has served as a judge for various competitions and also as a national level Kathak examiner.

To specialize even further and focus on her technical nuances in Kathak, Radhika has been continuing to get guidance from several gurus through intense series of rehearsal sessions during her India tours.

Radhika is presently continuing to collaborate with other artists to explore different dance forms and create unique choreography.

Apart from her formal education in Kathak, she has also received training in other Indian folk dances. She is a classical Hindustani vocal music artist as well and has obtained an “Upaantya Vishaarad”. By profession, Radhika is an Electrical Engineer and is presently working inPhoenix.