Nutan Patwardhan

Nutan Patwardhan is a qualified Kathak Dancer who has trained under renowned Guru Manisha Sathe of Pune, at Nritya Darshan Institute of late Guru Madhurita Sarang for advanced Abhinaya training, and Guru Shama Bhate of Pune. She is a Nritya Visharadh in Kathak from Akhil bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya (ABGM) and Masters in Kathak from Mumbai University.

A Kathak Dance School 'Aavrartan 'run by Mrs.Nutan Patwardhan. Aavartan students are trained in Taal-Laya and Abhinaya- the foundation of Kathak dance which also develops concentration, self confidence, and poise, which are so important for one of the most graceful and beautiful dance forms - ‘Kathak'.Kathak concerts and exams are held every year and are affiliated with Nalanda Institute of Dance, Mumbai University. The senior students of Nutan Patwardhan performing Taal Tivra during the Aavartan 2016 performance.  A Kathak and Fusion Dance Performance was presented during the India Dance Week organized by Sandip Sopparkar. The show was choreographed by Nutan Patwardhan and featured performances in Kathak and a fusion of Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Kandian (from Sri Lanka) and Contemporary dance styles.