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Ragini Nagar

PROFESSIONAL KATHAK DANCER
Delhi,DL

Summary

Has performed in prestigious Nationally and Internationally acclaimed Dance and music festivals.Started learning dancing since the age of 7 years. Did basic training under Mrs Ragini Makkhar , Nadyog a school of kathak dance for 8 years. Professionally trained under Stalwart master of kathak Guru Shama Bhate for 8 years, and renowned percussion (tabla) musician Pt Suresh Talwalkar. Achieved distinction in sixth year exam (Madhyama purna) from reputed Gandharv school of arts. Learnt applied theatre techniques used in teaching in Pune University.Worked and learned with guest theatre artists and senior dancers of different dance styles like modern, contemporary, Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Ballet, Chhau, Odissi, Kuchipudi,Kathakali,Mohiniyattam. Did theatre , Lights and Sound workshops under renowned actors and artists in Pune University. Officially started Professional training in dance since 9 years of age. Started performing professionally from age 11.Has a family of artists (father and grandfather being professional painters) , learnt from the medium of visual and fine art to apply it in dancing. Focuses on minute details and finishing tasks when taken responsibility ,on quality more than quantity. Learning from all things and mediums possible and striving to adapt, change and grow.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Repertory Dancer at Ministry of Culture

Kathak Kendra, Ministry Of Culture (SNA), India
New Delhi, Delhi
10.2019 - Current
  • Performed across India and abroad for Ministry of culture for National and International festivals for Indian government, officials etc. in over 50 shows.
  • Designed Stage , sets and properties for productions at National Institute of Kathak Dance, Kathak kendra.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness wherever needed
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Dance Professor and Teacher

I.P.S Academy(Indore Public School)
indore, MADHYA PRADESH
08.2018 - 12.2019

Classical dance teacher at IPS Academy (college) , in Department of dance

  • Established trust by fulfilling responsibilities of handling theory and practical works of kathak dancing for students pursuing Professional degree in Kathak.

Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer

Freelancer
India, India
04.2014 - 04.2018
  • worked and learned under guest theatre artists and senior dancers of different dance styles like modern , contemporary, kathak, bharatnatyam, ballet, kalari martial arts
  • did theatre workshops under renowned teachers, actors and artists in Lalit kala Kendra, the school of dance, drama and music.
  • Choreographed and taught dances and moves to groups of up to 50 and dancers.
  • Performed in multiple roles for group productions by attending daily rehearsals to perfect execution of dance movements.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Collaboration with musicians and dancers for video albums.
  • Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
  • Performed Self curated work and taught workshops in Sibu International Dance Festival, Malaysia, 2018
  • Performed in the Master pieces and great choreographic works of Nationally and Internationally renowed Guru Shama Bhate.
  • Worked with renowed Classical and contemporary dance stalwarts like Ramli Ibrahim(odissi and contemporary, Vaijyanthi Kashi(kuchipudi), Gopika Varma(Mohiniyattam)
  • Performed at 36th China International Dance festival , China
  • festival of Confluence of Indian dance and Orchestra, ISRAEL(various cities), 2017
  • Performed in prestigious dance and music festivals ORGANISED BY ICCR(INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CULTURAL RELATIONS) like Busan International Dance Festival, South Korea(2016),
  • Dance festivals in Doha, Qatar (ICCR), 2017
  • performed in kathak (guru Shama Bhate's choreography)at the world famous singer Lata Mangeshkar ji's 86th birthday as a tribute , Mumbai
  • Worked with under privileged kids under a project of applied theatre, for cultivating healthy learning atmosphere.
  • Performed in various national and international music and dance festivals across india and the globe and various corporate events, Global investors meet, Kala Ghoda festival, Mumbai, and others in various cities and states of india ,to name a few.

Assistant Teacher

Nadroop
pune, maharashtra
08.2012 - 12.2016
  • Assisting Shama Bhate in workshops and classes to teach over more than 100 students.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
  • Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.
  • Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
  • Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.

Education

Master of Arts - Performing Arts(Dance)

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune
07.2014 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Performing ArtS(DANCE)

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune
07.2011 - 04.2014

Skills

    Detailing in dance techniques

Applied Theatre techniques used in teaching

Forte in Footwork and rhythm exploration and spins

Space and choreographic explorations

Acting element, facial expressions

Effective communication

Costume design

Quick grasping power

Photography and Dance Video editing

Certification

B.P.A from Pune University

Additional Information

  • I am a performing artists that specialises in Indian classical dance and have been doing it for more than 19 years now.
  • Adapting and growing by working with different art and dance forms as it helps me grow as a performing artist.
  • I try to combine theatrical elements in dancing and performances and applied theatre techniques while while creating a piece or teaching as I pay a lot of attention towards growth and mental health issues .
  • I keep doing my bit to spread positivity as dancing when combined with correct techniques can do wonders in the society.

Interests

Singing, Playing Percussion , Cooking, Traveling , Languages

Timeline

B1.1(Spanish) at Internationally acclaimed Instituto Cervantes

08-2020

Repertory Dancer at Ministry of Culture

Kathak Kendra, Ministry Of Culture (SNA), India
10.2019 - Current

Dance Professor and Teacher

I.P.S Academy(Indore Public School)
08.2018 - 12.2019

M.P.A Pune University

04-2016

Master of Arts - Performing Arts(Dance)

Savitribai Phule Pune University
07.2014 - 04.2016

Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer

Freelancer
04.2014 - 04.2018

B.P.A from Pune University

04-2014

Assistant Teacher

Nadroop
08.2012 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Performing ArtS(DANCE)

Savitribai Phule Pune University
07.2011 - 04.2014
Ragini NagarPROFESSIONAL KATHAK DANCER