Express Yourself Through Kathak: Mousumi

I started learning Kathak at the age of 5 year old.

I received the foundation training from Asha Dedhulkar, Disciple of Gopi Krishnaji, Benaras Gharana.  After his death, I continued my journey in Kathak under the guidance of Dr. Rajeshri Shirke, Lucknow Gharana I have been a student of Kathak for over 20 years now. I was a recipient of the Jawahar Bal Bhavan award and have received  multiple opportunities to learn from some of the Legends of kathak in India and the US. I continue my learning in the US, under mentorship of Archana Joglekar.

In the US, I have been collaborating, choreographing with Performing artists for the last 15 years. 

(0:01:23) Kathak as a form of expression

(0:06:26) When do students begin to express themselves through dance?

(0:13:06) Kathak Training

(0:16:13) What are you learning these days

(0:17:43) Keeping children engaged in class

(0:19:53) Revisiting old pieces

(0:23:02) The mindset of a good student

(0:25:35) Stories of collaborations

(0:30:06) What to look for in collaborators

(0:31:25) Stories from the stage/behind the scenes

(0:36:11) Connecting with people on a deeper level

(0:37:36) Support system and network

(0:39:28) Which causes speak to you?

(0:41:31) Teaching style and practice

(0:48:01) Teaching mathematics through Kathak

(0:48:55) Future Projects