Mishra,
Abhay Shankar
Abhay Shankar Mishra is one of the leading exponents of Kathak dance in the UK and in the world today. A mesmerizing performer, dynamic teacher, and creative choreographer of Kathak, Abhay currently lives and works in London. Born into a family steeped in musical tradition and trained under world-renowned Gurus, namely Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj, Smt Urmila Nagar Ji and late Pandit Pandey Maharaj, Abhay had the unique experience of learning all three of the major Gharanas of Kathak, i.e., Lucknow, Jaipur, and Banaras. He draws on his vast experience to achieve a beautiful blend of all three Gharanas in his work. He has been trained extensively in this fabulous art form and has excellent technical skill to present the entire Kathak repertoire, from devotional prayers to great strong intricate footwork all portrayed with commendable control and precision and brilliant accuracy of the Indian classical rhythmic cycle. He is a creative and innovative choreographer with a history of versatile presentations and signifies Kathak at its best. His reviews are fantastic and is always applauded the top performer by critics. He is a fine representation of Kathak.
Contact details
Mr
Abhay Shankar
Mishra
Flat A, Barons Court House
Barons Court Road
London
W14 9DS
kathak@abhayshankar.com
www.abhayshankar.com
Primary Art Form
Dance
Other Artform categories
Indian Classical Dance
