Name: Nritya Samvaad - Conversations through Kathak in Auckland
Start: 2025-05-16T18:30:00.0000000+12:00
End: 2025-05-16T18:30:00.0000000+12:00

Fri 16 May

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$30.00

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Running Time: 2.5 hours

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Tickets are also available at:

Auckland isite - Visitor Information Centre

Auckland

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 9.00am to 4.00pm

188 Quay Street, HSBC building, shop 1, Auckland 1010

Conversations with Kathak is a great opportunity to watch the world-renowned Mother-Daughter duo performance live in New Zealand for the first time.

Pandita Maneesha Tai is one of the most eminent disciples of renowned Kathak maestro, Natraj Pt Gopi Krishnaji of Banaras Gharana. She has continued his legacy for last 50 years and passing on his teachings to her disciples through Maneesha Nrityalaya which she established in 1975. This tour is a part of the celebration of the golden jubilee year of her dance class.

Shambhavi Dandekar is a master Performer, teacher and choreographer in Kathak dance. She is known as a torch bearer of Banaras Gharana of Kathak. Her Gurus are her mother Pandeeta Maneesha Tai and table virtuoso Pandit Suresh Talwalkar.Shambhavi has founded and leading Shanbhavi’s International School of Kathak in San Francisco Bay area.

This tour is supported by Wellington Indian Association, celebrating their 100th anniversary this year.

Kathakars NZ, led by Charu Chutani, offers authentic Kathak education that nurtures students into confident storytellers. Through dance, they develop emotional depth, personal growth, and resilience, both on and off the stage.

Aayat - Kathak dance group bringing the elegance and strength of centuries-old Kathak to a contemporary fusion track.