TKP 078: Neha Seshadrinath

Episode Notes

BIO

Neha Seshadrinath is an innovative and versatile performer of Indian classical dance forms. Her passion for the arts is palpable in her elegantly crafted performances. She has been trained in Kathak and Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of Smt. Nirupama and Shri T. D. Rajendra of Abhinava Dance Company (ADC) for over 18 years. She has also been trained in Natya Shastra under the guidance of her guru Smt. Nirupama Rajendra.

She has worked as a principal dancer and a faculty member at ADC and has performed at a number of prestigious festivals and events throughout India and abroad like the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Bahrain and South Africa. She has worked with other dance companies such as Sampradaya Dance Company, Canada and also in a production by Smt. Kumudini Lakhia ji which was featured in Russia.

Neha is also a successful solo performer in her own right. She is a graded artist of Doordarshan. She is also the recipient of the Young Artist Scholarship, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India and also an empanelled artist of Indian Council for Cultural Relations. She also holds a Masters degree in Psycho-social counseling and Rehabilitation. She is currently living in Czech Republic and continuing her passion for dance through conducting classes, workshops and also through performances.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

(0:01:09) The concept of Karunas

(0:08:22) The importance of having a strong core

(0:13:52) How stamina is affected by consistency

(0:15:17) How do you teach differently than how you were taught

(0:19:09) Drawing the line between being compassionate and being a therapist

(0:21:06) Finding more lullabies with girls in it

(0:22:34) Creative process

(0:25:17) memories from her first performances

(0:26:16) How being in Karnataka influenced Neha's kathak practice

(0:29:45) Working with Abhinava dance company

(0:32:35) Doing both Kathak and Bharatnatyam

(0:35:33) Connection with Gurus

(0:43:32) Spreading awareness about Kathak

Om Podcasten

Welcome to The Kathak Podcast aka Kathak Ka Chakkar. My name is Pramit and I am going to be bringing to you conversations with kathakars across the world! Feel free to reach out at https://www.instagram.com/kathakkachakkar/