V. Anuradha Singh

V. Anuradha Singh is a renowned Kathak exponent from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, celebrated as one of the foremost soloists of the Raigarh Gharana. She received a Kathak scholarship from the Government of M.P. for four years and trained under the Guru-Shishya Parampara from the eminent gurus Late Pt. Kartikram and Pt. Ramlal at the prestigious Chakradhar Centre, Bhopal.

Anuradha is a Gold Medalist in M.A. (Kathak) from Indira Kala Sangeet University, Khairagarh (1991), where she secured the first position in merit. Her debut performance was at the Festival of India in Moscow, USSR (1988), organized by the Government of India. Since then, she has emerged as a celebrated name in Indian classical dance, known for her energetic Kathak recitals, graceful presentation, and unique artistry in Ghunghroo Vadan.

Career & Performances of V. Anuradha Singh

V. Anuradha Singh is one of the foremost exponents of Raigarh Gharana Kathak, widely known for her powerful footwork, energetic rhythmic play, and mesmerizing ghunghroo vadan. Over her distinguished career, she has presented more than 200 prestigious solo performances at highly reputed national and international festivals. Each recital has earned her appreciation from connoisseurs and stalwarts of Indian classical dance.

Major National & International Performances

Madhya Pradesh

• Khajuraho Dance Festival (2007)

• Baiju Bawra National Music Festival, Sanskar Bharti (2010)

• ‘Poonam’ Annual Festival – Trio Percussion, IGRMS (2009)

• Nana Panse Sangit Samaroh (2009)

• Pachmarhi Festival (2007)

• Ustad Allauddin Khan Sangit Festival, Maihar (2008)

• Vindhya Festival, Bhojpur Festival

• Vidhan Sabha (2006)

• Basantotsav Festival, Saraswati Prasang (2008)

• Ustad Rahamat Ali Music Festival (2007, 2009)

• Bharat Bhavan, NRI Conference, Bhopal (2010)

• Sri Shanishcharai Jayanti Sangit Mahotsav, Indore (2010)

Uttar Pradesh

• Taj International Festival, Agra (2005)

• Lucknow Mahotsav (2006)

• Ganga Festival, Varanasi (2007, 2010)

• Ayurved Jhansi Mahotsav, Jhansi (2008)

Rajasthan

• Rajasthan Day, Albert Hall, Jaipur (2007)

• National Music Festival, Jaipur (2007)

• Udai Shankar Festival, Jaipur (2008)

• Maharana Kumbha Samaroh, Udaipur (2007)

• Winter Festival, Mount Abu (2010)

Chhattisgarh

• Rajyotsav, Chhattisgarh Foundation Day (2005, 2008)

• Khairagarh Mahotsav, Khairagarh (2005)

• Bhoramdeo Mahotsav, Kawardha (2005, 2007)

• Chakradhar Festival, Raigarh (2007, 2010)

Maharashtra

• Kalidas Festival, Nagpur (2008, 2011)

• Ajanta Ellora Festival, Aurangabad (2006)

• Pune Festival (2007)

• National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai (2009)

• Parangat Festival, SCZCC (2010)

• Bal Gandharv Music Festival, Jalgaon (2011)

• Solapur Mahotsav (2011)

Uttarakhand

• Virasat Heritage Festival, Dehradun (2008)

• Badri-Kedar Festival, Badrinath (2005)

Goa

• Classical Mardol Festival, Kala Academy (2006)

Gujarat

• Modhera Dance Festival (2010)

• Champaner Festival (2009)

• Gujarat State Sangeet Natak Academy Festival (2009)

Bihar

• International Buddha Mahotsav, Gaya (2006)

• International Rajgir Mahotsav, Rajgir (2008)

Karnataka

• Alvas National Cultural Festival, Moodbidri (2009)

• Navraspur National Festival, Bijapur (2007)

• Karavali Festival, Mangalore (2009)

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

• Island Tourism Festival, Port Blair (2008)

Kerala

• Malabar Festival, Calicut (2007)

Chandigarh

• Festival of Chandigarh (2007)

Delhi

• India International Centre (2008)

• Delhi International Arts Festival (2009)

• International Conference, Delhi University (2009)

West Bengal

• Uday Shankar Dance Festival, Kolkata (2007)

Andhra Pradesh

• Deccan Dance Festival, Hyderabad (2009)

• Golconda Music & Dance Festival, Hyderabad (2008)

Punjab

• Baba Harballabh Sangit Sabha, Jalandhar (2009)