Swati Agarwal presents Kathak recital

Biography of Swati Agarwal

Dance Qualifications

Having the privilege of being pupil of noted kathak guru of Jaipur gharana Pt. Girdhari Maharaj under whose hard work training learned the kathak dance.

• Alankar (M.A.) in Kathak Dance from Gandhrava University.

• Nipun (M.A.) in Kathak Dance from Rajasthan Sangeet Sansthan.

Present Status

Working as Director of “INDIAN INSTITUTE OF KATHAK DANCE AND MUSIC, JAIPUR”

Major Achievements

Various performances in different countries and cities, few of them are:

• International Level

1. Visited Japan in the year 2000 for Kathak dance performance as a member of the International Institute of Perfect Arts (I.I.P.A.) on invitation by Takasaki Art Centre College, Japan.

2. Visited Nepal to play a role in an International film “Little Buddha” directed by Bernardo Bithluchit (Eight Oscar award Winner)

3. Visited Dubai to participate in “Dubai Festival” sponsored by RTDC for one month (15^th Jan 2003 – 15^th Feb 2003).

• National Level

1. Junior fellowship recipient from Ministry of Culture,Govt. of India

2. Scholarship winner for the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 by Ministry of Human Resources, Delhi.

3. Doordarshan approved ‘B’ grade artist.

4. Kiran Trophy winner in the National Kathak dance competition held at Katni (M.P.).