Kathak Teacher’s profile

Priyadarshini Sanyal Disciple of Guru Shri Sandip Mallick, A dedicated Kathak performer, teacher, and choreographer from West Bengal, India. She began her dance journey under the guidance of her father and Guru, Shri Pranab Sanyal. Her passion for Kathak deepened through special talim from Late Guru Pt. Om Prakash Maharaj ji and continues to flourish under the mentorship of eminent Guru Shri Sandip Mallick.

She holds an M.A. in Dance (Kathak) from Rabindra Bharati University, and is a B-graded artiste of Doordarshan. Her devotion to Kathak is further enriched through regular workshops with stalwarts like Padma Vibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj ji, Pt. Chitresh Das, Pt. Rajendra Gangani,

Padma Bhushan Kumudini Lakhia ji, and Guru Saswati Sen.

She has been conferred the prestigious ‘Ratnamani’ Award in Kathak by Sarbabharatiya Sangeet- O-Sanskriti Parishad, recognizing her excellence and commitment to the art form.

Performance Highlights:

• Nupur Parampara, choreographed by Guru Pt. Om Prakash Maharaj ji (2005)
• Sadhna Festival, Kalashram, Delhi (2013)
• Meera Bai, choreographed by Pt. Birju Maharaj ji (2014)
• Dover Lane Dance Festival(2019)
• IFFI Closing Ceremony, Goa (2019)
• Uday Shankar Dance Festival (2019)
• Milechci Milone Chhande Anande, Bangladesh (2019) Pratishruti by Sonarpur Nadam (2025)

Vision

Priyadarshini’s vision is to preserve and promote Kathak as a living, evolving art form

— nurturing the next generation through teaching, cultural exchange, and global performances, ensuring that the legacy of Indian classical dance continues to inspire audiences worldwide.