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 Ketaki's
involvement with Bharatanatyam spans almost two decades.
After fourteen years under the tutelage of Mrs. Sonal
Mansingh, she underwent intense training in expressional
dance (abhinaya) under the guidance of Guru
Kalanidhi Narayanan. It was during the important
part of her training career that Ketaki notched up
a wealth of experience dancing in solo, duets and
dance dramas all over India and abroad (Japan,
Indonesia and Thailand).
Since her successful 'arangetram' (debut)
in February 1992 she has caught the eye of discerning
audiences and won the approval of
dance critics all of whom have praised the clear cut
precision of her style, the deft and clear delineation
of her movements, precise rhythm and her subtle and
memorable performance.
Induced into Bharatanatyam at the age of eight,
Ketaki has made it an integral part of her life. She
has successfully combined her devotion and dedication
to dance with an academic career. She holds a postgraduate
degree in Philosophy from St. Stephen's College, Delhi
University.
Landmark Performances:
1993 - 7th Annual Youth Festival, organised
by the Sahitya Kala Parishad Delhi (a Government
agency promoting arts)
1994 - Perfromed for the delegates of the International
Cancer Congress and IIIrd World Archaeological Congress.
Performed for the Ambassador and his guests at the
Embassy of the Czech Republic and for the Chairman
of the Bavarian Motor Works (BMW).
1996 - Performance at the Kamani Auditorium,
New Delhi, to the Children of Palna (a home for
abandoned children)
1997 - Surajkund Cultural Festival
She went to Vientiane, Laos PDR as a part of
a cultural delegation sent by the Government of India
to participate in a week long cultural festival to
celebrate 50 years of India's independence.
Ketaki also danced for the International School
in Vientiane and for Laos Television.
Invited by The Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to perform for the
Indo - Japan Business Co-operation Committee
She conducted a lecture demonstration for the Global
League of Women, and danced at the Cultural Festival
organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation
to coincide with the India International Trade
Fair (IITF '98).
Ketaki's teaching career began with taking initiatory
classes at the Centre for Indian Classical Dances
and she has since then, undertaken the training
of young aspirants at her own dance school, which
was established in 1994.
She is also on the panel of artistes selected by
the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR),
a premier organisation responsible for showcasing
Indian culture.
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Satish
Gujral
