Teacher, choreographer and renowned exponent of Kathak
Sushmita Ghosh
Sushmita Ghosh
Sushmita Ghosh is a graduate of the world renowned Kathak Kendra, a National Scholarship holder of Ministry of Culture and an empaneled artiste of ICCR. An honours graduate in Physics, Sushmita was invited by the London Centre of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan as a Resident Kathak Guru. She carved a special niche in the professional dance scene in the UK as a thinking dancer and a Kathak exponent of depth, grace and finesse. Sushmita returned to India after 12 years to continue her dance journey. After her return, Sushmita Ghosh was appointed Director, Kathak Kendra, her alma mater, which she led to new heights of vision and glory for several years
Programmes for learners.
Taaleem
The regular weekly classes in Kathak for children and teenagers. Children as young as 4+ years can enroll. The learning is designed to be joyful, relevant to the child’s contemporary life and compliment her/his general education
Reclaim
Kathak training for adults aimed at reconnecting them to their creative aspirations
Sopaan
The informal performance series focuses on live music, considered to be the soul of Kathak.
Timings & Fees
Batches are organised according to the age and experience of the learner
The monthly fee depends on the level of your class and ranges currently from Rs.2500 to Rs.3500 and is payable at the beginning of the month
1. Younger children are during weekday evenings,
2. Older children and teenager, over the weekend.
Adults have the option of choosing from the weekday morning sessions or evening and weekend sessions
Examinations
All students above the age of 10 years are required to appear for internal yearly assessments. In addition they can also appear for an examination through an external recognized board. The external exams are an additional part of training besides the weekly classes
About Aakriti Foundation
Aakriti Foundation was established in 1998, in the UK, by Kathak Dancer, teacher and choreographer Sushmita Ghosh, as a platform to share the joy of dancing and learning, with all. The Gurgaon Chapter started in 2012 and has since touched the lives of many in the city, who are part of its ever-growing community of students, parents and fellow artists. Regular classes in Kathak, workshops in related arts, examinations and assessments and stage performances are the highlights of the year’s programme at Aakriti Foundation.
Other Initiatives at Aakriti Foundation
Threshold Workshop
series on various aspects of performing arts
Milestones Baithak
an in-house concert series aimed at nurturing the young solo performer
Tasmai
a festival for senior and professional artists as well as talented young amateurs
The Little Window series of conversations and beyond….
Reach out to us
Studio Address
- G147, South City II, Sector 50, Gurugram, Haryana 122018
Testimonials
“The few years of our association with Aakriti Foundation were full of fun, learning, skill building and memorable moments.
We relocated to a different city in 2016. But my teenage daughter still stays in touch through zoom classes, visits for intensive training and sometimes just a phone call to catch up. The regular weekly classes and the performance opportunities have brought precious learning in our lives. I’m so grateful for having Sushmita ji as my daughter’s Kathak Guruji”
Taruna
Parent
“My daughter has been with Aakriti Foundation since about 4 months now. She got back to Kathak after a gap of almost 4 years now and also we were new to the city. However I am so glad to share that she took back to her Ghunghroos as though they were always on! Under Guruji’s guidance she not just connected back with her dance but also covered the time gap and is back in form and has adopted and adapted to the Gharana practiced by Guruji. We are so grateful!”
Komal Narsingani
Parent
“I have been learning at Aakriti Foundation for 10 years now and it is an integral part of my life. Kathak is something I enjoy and I have created a bond with not just the dance but also the people who are present in my dance journey”
Tanvi Bansal
Student
“I spent over 6 years at Aakriti with Guru Sushmita Ghosh. In those years I got extremely personal and detailed teachings about Kathak and, by extension, other classical art forms. Not only was it a teaching in art but this experience allowed guidance in personal growth.”
Varushka Bhushan
Ex-student, studying abroad
“My daughter is learning Kathak from Sushmita Ghosh ji from last 8 years. She is true mentor. Not just learnt Kathak but she have gone through a beautiful journey with Guruji”
Swati Jain
Parent
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Dance connects us to our body making it responsive and alert while opening avenues of artistic expression.
Training in a classical art form engages the mind, body and the spirit of the learner at multiple layers. It builds skill and educates the individual. It adds grace to our movements, improves posture and concentration, fosters imagination and artistry and brings in team spirit.
– Kathak is the dance form that evolved in the temples, villages and palaces in the northern part of Indian sub-continent over several centuries. And hence Kathak is deeply connected with the history, traditions and culture of our amazing country. Kathak is known for its beautiful fluid movements, crisp rhythmic phrases, fast and precise footwork patterns, quick pirouettes and its natural yet poetic expression. If the form attracts you, this might be your dance…. Give it your best try
Like all forms of learning, Kathak too is vast and endless. But with regular attendance in the weekly classes and consistent home-practice, one is able to earn enough skill and confidence within a year, to participate in a short group stage presentation.
Please visit the studio at an agreed time so that you can watch the relevant class in progress. You can watch two to three sessions. Once you decide just fill up an enrolment form, pay the fee and join the batch suggested for you. You might have to come for extra time for the first month to help settle in the group. Children up to the age of 6 years can do a demo class
Because of the busy lifestyles today, almost in every class there are usually one or two students absent. At Aakriti Foundation, we strive to maintain the progress of the group and hence give due attention to each student. Therefore previous lessons are revised in each class to help students catch up. Sometimes senior students are deputed if extra attention is needed. All students get plenty of extra attention before any special event such as a performance or an exam
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