About Us

A Little Words About Us

Varanasi’s Finest Kathak Institute

Nrityaang Kathak Foundation, established on 9th June 2019, is a dedicated institute rooted in the classical traditions of the Banaras Gharana. Founded by Sneha Bajaj and Rudra Shankar Mishra, the foundation was born from a shared vision — to create a space where Kathak is not just learned, but lived.
At Nrityaang, students are immersed in the essence of Kathak through structured training, cultural grounding, and individual guidance. With thoughtfully curated programs for beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels, the institute nurtures dancers in the rich dimensions of laya, taal, and abhinaya.
Whether you’re taking your first step or evolving as a performer, Nrityaang is where tradition meets expression, and art becomes a way of life.

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Meet Our Team

Sneha Bajaj

Founder and Kathak Instructor

She is a young Kathak performer of the Banaras Gharana, belonging to the shishya parampara of Acharya Sukhdev Maharaj.
She’s the force behind Nrityaang Kathak Foundation, inspiring a new generation through the timeless beauty of Kathak.

Rudra Shankar Mishra

Co-founder and Kathak Instructor

A recipient of the Ustad Bismillah Khan Award, he belongs to the fourth generation of the renowned Banaras Gharana and is a graded artist of Doordarshan.

uday Shankar Mishra

Percussion Instructor

Graded Artist of Akashvani and Gold Medalist, Banaras Hindu University

Advisory

Pt. Mata Prasad Mishra

A recipient of the UP Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, he belongs to the third generation of the renowned Banaras Gharana and is a graded artist of Akashvani

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