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Occasionally an artiste appears who introduces a new force into the evolution
in the form of art. Rita Sharma is such an artiste. She is an extremely talented
Choreographer, Instructor and a Performer. Rita is recognized for creating Kathak
dance technique on the edge. Her revolutionary spirit has allowed her to evolve
within her art form without compromising its integrity and depth.
Trained by her gurus Rajendra Gangani and Shashi Sankhla, Rita was schooled in
Kathak Kendras of Delhi and Jaipur, embodying each in her artistry: the graceful
and sensual elements of the Delhi school combined with the dynamic and powerful
rhythms of the Jaipur school. Her performing career was launched in India, when
she established dance learning centres "Pushpanjali" in Jaipur and Mumbai.
she has stage performances at several places in India like Jaipur, Jesalmer in
Rajasthan, Kulu Manali in Himachal Pradesh and Mumbai and at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
In her academic career, Rita has been awarded the Gold Medal from Banasthali
Vishwavidyala for her masters degree. She has been awarded Ph.D. from Rajasthan University, Jaipur.
Rita is Visharad in Kathak from Bhatkhande Vishwavidyalaya.
Rita's pioneering contribution to the Indian art in America began in 2000
when she established Rita Dance Academy in New Jersey.
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