Rujuta Soman

Kathak dancer

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Biography

Rujuta Soman a leading international Kathak Dancer

from India has been a disciple of Guru Dr. Rohini Bhate

for more than 20 years.She has obtained Diploma from

Nritya Bharati Kathak Dance Academy and

holds,Masters Degree in Kathak from Pune University.

Rujuta has branched out of her parent's concern and

almamater, Nritya Bharati Kathak Dance Academy by

the name RUJUTA SOMAN CULTURAL ACADEMY

(RSCA), where she gives training in pure classical

Kathak-an attempt to carry forward the work of Guru

Rohini Bhate.

"RSCA" has organised performances and lecture

demonstrations of stalwarts from the field of Indian

classical music-Guru Dr.Rohini Bhate, Pt. Rajendra

Gangani, Shri Shounak Abhisheki, to name a few.

"RSCA" has also valued a social aspect of art-it has

been organising charity shows in aid of social

organisations.

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Rujuta Soman - Kathak Dancer

Career

Solo Performances of Rujuta Soman in India :-

Performance with RSCA students in "Kalayatan

Music Festival"-Valsad2009

Kathak Nritya Pratibha-Jaipur&Delhi(2000,2005)

Nritya Sangeet Sabha-Thane,Mumbai(2004)

Sudarshan Kala Manch-Pune(2004)

Nritya Bharati monthly concerts-Pune(1989,1994)

Zensar Technologies Ltd-Pune(2000)

International conference organised by Chemestry

Department Pune University-Pune(1998)

Sharada Sangeet Vidyalaya-Mumbai(1997)

Rujuta Soman's performances in Abroad :-

*Performances&Workshops at Germany

(Munich&Berlin2004)

*Paris (France2004)

*United Kingdom (Glenbrook, Derbyshier,

Leeds, York, Morecambe, Liverpool &

Leicester 2004)

Rujuta have performed duet with Sharvari Jamenis .They make a highly praise worthy pair of duet dancers and have

been prominent members of Nrityabharati Kathak Troupe.

Rujuta and Sharvari have received special grooming as

'Solo Kathak DancersΓÇÖ and have performed in

prestigious Dance & Music festivals in India & Abroad.

Guru Rohini Bhate quotes, Both have grace, virtuosity & an acute sense of rhythm in their dance. They are also adept at delivering the Abhinay numbers included in their impressive repertoire. Both these dancers have a delightful stage presence.

Duet Performances by Rujuta Soman and Shravary Jamenis

Bhairav Bhavatarak

(Dance Ballet based on Lord Shiva for the Charity of

Poona Blind School-2007)

Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki Smruti Samaroha - (2007)

Kathak Festival-Chennai (2005)

Gaan Vardhan,Pune (2003)

Yuva Nritya Mahotsav By Sangeet Natak

Academy & Goa Kala Academy - Goa (2001)

Pt.Vasantrao Deshpande Smruti Samaroha

- Nasik (1999)

Tarakunja Kaya Kalpa - Jaipur (1999)

Akhil Bharatiya Purushottam Cultural Festival

- Orissa(1989)

She has done many kind of Productions such as :-

*Krishna Sankeertan:-

Is a Ballet choreographed by Smt. Rujuta Soman

showcasing the multidimensional episodes from Lord

Krishna life based on the tradition of "Kathakars - the

story tellers".

The narrative dance is an RSCA Production conveying

the sacred stories of Lord Krishna and his warm human

qualities which makes it possible for the people to

identify themselves with him without feelings of

blasphemy, culminating in "Krishna Naad".

*"Unnayan-A Journey Towards Enlightenment"-

A Dance Ballet on HIV/AIDS Awareness

*Choreography based on Dharmavir Bharati's

"Kanupriya" showcasing different dimensions of

relationship between Radha&Krishna.

*Concept & choreography of a kathak ballet based on

Rain "Pavas Ek Soundaryanubhav"

*Kathak Ballet on "Ashtanayika"

*Kathak ballet based on Lord Shiva "Bhairava

Bhavatarak"

*Taal Rudra (11Beats)

*Shiva Tandav

*Madana Dahan (Poem)

*Kathak Dance Drama "Darpan"-Pehechaan Stree

Astitva Ki-exploring the core of feminine strength

Creative Compositions by Rujuta Soman are given below :-

Choreography for the students of 'Bal Shikshan

School'Pune

Choreographies "Yeh Hai India" and "Environment"

for The Times Of India

Dance sequence for Marathi play Darshan written by

Shyam Manohar and directed by Nachiket

Patwardhan

Choreography for the title song of the Bharat Asmita

Awards Pune (for consecutive 3yrs)

Ballet on "Ashtanayika"

Showing dimentions and multiple facets of today

woman A choreography for the magazine 'Chatura'

Experimental choreography Together

Choreography for songs presented by children on

the occasion of the 15th anniversary celebration of

the famous newspaper comic strip character

"chintu"

Choreographed a composition named "Chaitanya"

with mental illness (schizophrenia) and society as a

core subject.

Programs

Darpan - by Rujuta Soman

Kathak Dance Drama "Darpan"-Pehechaan Stree Astitva Ki-exploring the core of feminine strength

Bhairava Bhavatarak by Rujuta Soman and Sharvary Jamenis.

*Kathak ballet based on Lord Shiva by Rutuja Soaman Duet Dance with Sharvary Jamenis

Paus Ek Soundaryanubhav by Rujuta Soman.

Concept & choreography of a kathak ballet based on Rain by Rutuja Soman

Kanupriya by Rujuta Soman

*Choreography based on Dharmavir Bharati's "Kanupriya" showcasing different dimensions of relationship between Radha&Krishna.

Unnayan-A Journey Towards Enlightenment by Rujuta Soman.

A Dance Ballet on HIV/AIDS Awareness by Rujuta Soman.

Krishna Sankeertan by Rujuta Soman

It is a Ballet choreographed by Smt. Rujuta Soman showcasing the multidimensional episodes from Lord Krishna life based on the tradition of "Kathakars - the story tellers". The narrative dance is an RSCA Production conveying the sacred stories of Lord Krishna and his warm human qualities which makes it possible for the people to identify themselves with him without feelings of blasphemy, culminating in "Krishna Naad".

Solo Kathak Recital by Rujuta Soman

Kathak performed by promising Kathak artist- Rujuta Soman. Kathak is one of the Seven forms of Indian classical dances, originated from Uttar Pradesh, India.

Awards & Achievements

All these 20 years she has won several awards in number

of prestigious competitions. She has received the title

"Singaar Mani" by Sur Singar Samsad.

Guru Dr.Rohini Bhate quotes "Rujuta is a deligent in

her riyaz,has grace and a flair for emotional expression

and has striking stage presence!"