One of the upcoming and talented Kathak dancers Mrs. Swati Kolle has been trained in the art of Kathak since a very tender age from her Guru Dr.Mrs.ManjiriDeo. She has mastered the style with great dedication and sincerity. She holds a degree of KathakNrityalankar of the AkhilBharatiyaGandharvaMahavidyalayaMandal, Miraj.
At present she is also receiving the training of layakari from renowned Tabla maestro Pt. MukundrajDeo.
Her in depth knowledge in the style, the command over rhythm, defined movements, flowing pirouettes and pleasant abhinaya, always got high appreciation. She has always kept her standard maintained and is a very capable performer and teacher.
She founded Swanand Kala Prasarak Kendra in the year 2006 which is her own dance institute. Her exceptional teaching skills, ability to find the plus points in each student and personal attention and in-depth knowledge offered to every student in the institute are the contributing factors to the success of her institute. Due to which it has spread across four branches and more than 350 students are receiving training in her institute.
Her prominent dance performances include the ones at:
- Padmashri Nataraj Gopikrishna Sangeet Mahotsav – 2012
- International Sahajayoga Seminar –Ganapatipule 2011 and 2012
- Eighteenth ISOPOL International conference , Goa 2013
- Upvan Arts Festival -2014
- P.K. Salve Kala Prathistan – Vaitarna. 2010
- Swami Samarth Mandir – Akkalkot.-2012
- Mumbai festival – Bandra
- Rotary Club –Thane-2006
- Mauritus Marathi Mandal –Mauritus 2005
- Sharda Sangeet Vidyalaya
- KathakLavaniSusamvad-Deepotsav 2006
Apart from being a good performer and teacher she is a very good choreographer. She has choreographed many stage shows, classical, semi-classical and folk dance events and competitions and children plays. Her choreography has won accolades and recognition.