Harshawarthini T.

I can teach every topic very With a background as an IT engineer, I chose to follow my heart and transition into a full-time career in the classical arts—Kathak, my true passion.

I hold a Visharad in Kathak from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, and have trained under several eminent gurus, drawing from their diverse stylistic strengths: Sarita Sharma, Vedangi Dandekar, Soma Chakraborthy

Currently, I am a dedicated disciple of Smt. Neha Banerjee, an accomplished Kathak exponent of the Lucknow Gharana, senior disciple of Pt. Birju Maharaj ji and a leading soloist and teacher known for preserving the purity of Kathak.

My learning has been enriched through participation in workshops by renowned artists like Smt. Saswati Sen, among others. This continuous engagement with senior gurus and performers has helped shape a strong foundation in both nritta (pure dance) and abhinaya (expressive storytelling).

I have over 3 years of experience in teaching Kathak, and I run my own institute, Ghunghroo Tales Kathak Dance Academy, where I train students from beginner to intermediate levels. I also prepare students for classical dance examinations under the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal.

My teaching approach is a blend of discipline, creativity, and deep-rooted tradition, covering:

>Taal, Laya, and Footwork techniques
>Abhinaya and expressive compositions
>Choreography and stage presentation
>Exam-oriented training (Prarambhik to Visharad)