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Embark on a rhythmic journey with expert tutors in Kathak, Tabla, and Vocal training, mastering Indian classical arts.

Riddhi Mapxencar

Kathak Artist & Founder of DanceKatha

Riddhi Mapxencar is the founder & chief mentor of DanceKatha Academy. She is a trained Kathak dancer & has secured her Nritya Visharad BA degree in Kathak from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharv Mahavidyalaya. She is a student of Guru Disciple Rajendra Chaturvediji from Mumbai who is the senior disciple of the late Natraj Gopi Krishnaji of Banaras Gharana of Kathak. Riddhi has also been learning semi-classical & contemporary Kathak styles from Karan Pangali (London) & Preeti Sharma (Delhi).

Riddhi has performed at many prestigious Kathak Dance festivals like Kalaghoda Festival, GopiKrishna Mahotsav, Marico evenings in Mumbai & also at KBM showcase 2023 in London.

Apart from her Kathak academy “DanceKatha” she also has a successful Fashion label “MapxencaRS” with her twin sister Siddhi since 2009.

Olivia Biswas

Kathak Artist and Professional Tutor

Olivia Biswas is a trained Kathak Artist and professional tutor. She has been a student of Pandit Shri Sandip Bose and Soumi Bose for 22 years, She was also a student of Pandit Shree Jaikishan Maharaj Ji during her tenure at Kathak Kendra, New Delhi. Currently, she is practicing under Smt. Gauri Diwaker. She has completed her Junior and Senior Diploma from Prayagraj and is currently preparing for Praveen Kalakar. She is a Doordarshan ‘B’ grade artist and also worked as an artist for the musical theatre ‘Mughle-E-Aazam’ at NCPA, Mumbai. She has been working as a dance tutor in Dancekatha since 2020 and has been participating in many dance performances around India.

Mitika Joshi

Kathak & Semi-Classical Dancer

Mitika Joshi is skilled in Kathak & semi-classical dance forms. She did her Master of performing art in( kathak) from Bhatkhande Music Deemed University Lucknow and was awarded a gold medal for being the topper of the batch. She also has experience in musical theatre of more than 4 years, along with experience in stage performance at different platforms like Mughal-e-Azam. She has also earned a diploma in Kathak of 6 years from Prayag Sangeet Sansthan Allahabad.

Prithvika Honavar

Kathak Dancer

Prithvika Honavar started learning kathak at the tender age of 6 under the guidance of Guru Rajendra Chaturvediji. She completed her Visharad Poorna in Kathak from the Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal in the November-December 2020 batch. Kathak is not just a hobby for her, but also a lifestyle that helps her grow in a positive way. Prithvika has also performed at many prestigious Kathak events & cultural programs over the years.

Shreya Vidyarthi

Kathak Dancer & MBBS Student

Shreya Vidyarthi completed her Visharad Poorna (graduation) in Kathak in 2018 under the guidance of Guru Rajendra Chaturvediji and joined DanceKatha in 2021 since then it has given her an opportunity to pass on her passion to younger kids, and adults and help them along their journey of Kathak. She is currently an MBBS student at Grant Medical College and JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai. While medicine is her passion, dance is her therapy. It is what keeps her centered throughout her hectic medical journey.

Satyaprakash Mishra

Tabla Artist & Tutor

Satyaprakash Mishra is the son and disciple of critically acclaimed tabla artist, Pandit Kalinath Mishraji of the Benares Gharana. Satyaprakash’s versatility and range make him a sought-after accompanist amongst India’s most renowned dance and music artists. He has performed nationally and internationally with artists such as Chitresh Das, Padmshree Sunayana Hazarilal, Padmashree Suresh Wadekar, Shankar Mahadevan and Padmashree Anup Jalota, Padmashree Pt. Pratap Pawar, Kathak Queen Dr. Sitara Devi. Also accompanied Padmavibhushan Birju Maharaj Ji for various workshops.

His performances have been seen at some of India’s most prestigious festivals including Saptak, Chakradhar, and Harrivallabh, and international venues such as Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, The Broad Stage, and the Green Music Center. When he is not performing, Satyaprakash is working as an educator, training a new generation of students in the art of tabla through classes and workshops.

An incredible ability to remember and adapt to a large variety of works from different Gharanas (Schools of Music) allows him to work with many renowned dancers & musicians in the community, both in India and Abroad.

Sadhana Prakash Kakatkar

Vocal Artist & Tutor

Sadhana Prakash Kakatkar is classically trained singer. She has learnt classical singing for more than 12 years and has also trained in light music. She is a music teacher for classical as well as karaoke singing (Hindi/Marathi). She is a disciple of Guru Manohar Joshi ji, Yogita Barve Chitale (first season marathi Sa Re Ga Ma winner) and Vidushi Ashaa Khadilkar Ji.