SHILA MEHTA
Kathak Dancer and Choreographer
Indian Classical and Folk Dances
SHILA MEHTA, a dancer with a rare sense of artistry has proved to be one of the leading female Kathak dancers of India. SHILA received initial training from SRI PRAHLAD DAS and SRI CHITRESH DAS. Later on, she has undergone training in intricate nuances from the renowned Guru Pt. VIJAI SHANKAR. She has attended intensive workshops conducted by the Doyen of Kathak Pt. BIRJU MAHARAJ and renowned choreographer and dancer SMT. KUMUDINI LAKHIA. Lessons in Abhinaya aspects of classical dance are imparted to her by Smt. KALANIDHI NARAYAN. Though Kathak remains her foremost interest, Shila is a well known choreographer and Director of dance ballets. She is at ease in presenting folk dances in traditional style and is also well known for her imaginative blending of folk and classical movements in dances and has received wide acclaim from laymen as well as connoisseurs. Click below for her current activities:
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To contact her...
SHILA MEHTA
P.B. No. 8569,
P.O. Kandivali (East),
Mumbai 400101,
India.
Phone : 91-22-8844772
91-22-8842661
Fax : 91-22-8212010 (Attn. Sunil Mehta)
E-Mail: shilasm@bom2.vsnl.net.in
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