Kathak with Praveen Parihar

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About Praveen

Praveen Parihar is a renowned Kathak teacher in Delhi and founder of the Praveen Parihar Dance Academy, dedicated to promoting the Jaipur Gharana tradition of Kathak. A disciple of Pandit Rajendra Gangani ji at the National Institute of Kathak Kendra and student of Guru Manish Gangani ji, Praveen combines classical rigor with modern stagecraft to inspire the next generation of dancers. With over 15 years of teaching experience, he has trained hundreds of students in Kathak, folk dance, tabla, harmonium, and abhinaya, both in India and abroad. He is also a repertory artist with Padmashree Shovana Narayan’s Asavari Dance Troupe, performing at prestigious stages worldwide — including the Khajuraho Dance Festival, Konark Festival, Lalit Arpan Festival, Saudi Arabia’s Janadriyah Festival, Denmark, China, Turkey, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Praveen’s journey includes celebrated performances such as Dance+4 on Star Plus and the ballet Kabeer at Vasant Utsav, honoring Pt. Birju Maharaj. His achievements include the Natraj Nritya Samman (2016), empanelment with Sahitya Kala Parishad, and being a Graded Artist at Doordarshan. At Praveen Parihar Dance Academy, students learn more than just steps — they inherit the rhythm, discipline, and artistry of Kathak, gaining the confidence to perform on any stage. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, Praveen offers offline Kathak classes in New Delhi and online Kathak training worldwide.

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Praveen Parihar Dance Academy — Classes

Admissions open for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Kathak.

Curriculum

  • Jaati, Taal & Layakari Mastery
  • Teentaal, Jhaptal, Rupak
  • Tatkaar, Toda, Tihai, Paran
  • Abhinaya & Storytelling
  • Stagecraft & Performance Skills

Weekly Schedule

  • Monday to Sunday — Morning & Evening Batches
  • Online & Offline Blc/19A, Janakpuri, New Delhi 110058 — Flexible for every learner.
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