TKP 083 Mousumi Mukhopadhyay

Express Yourself Through Kathak: Mousumi I started learning Kathak at the age of 5 year old. I received the foundation training from Asha Dedhulkar, Disciple of Gopi Krishnaji, Benaras Gharana.  After his death, I continued my journey in Kathak under the guidance of Dr. Rajeshri Shirke, Lucknow Gharana I have been a student of Kathak for over 20 years now. I was a recipient of the Jawahar Bal Bhavan award and have received  multiple opportunities to learn from some of the Legends of kathak in India and the US. I continue my learning in the US, under mentorship of Archana Joglekar. In the US, I have been collaborating, choreographing with Performing artists for the last 15 years.  (0:01:23) Kathak as a form of expression (0:06:26) When do students begin to express themselves through dance? (0:13:06) Kathak Training (0:16:13) What are you learning these days (0:17:43) Keeping children engaged in class (0:19:53) Revisiting old pieces (0:23:02) The mindset of a good student (0:25:35) Stories of collaborations (0:30:06) What to look for in collaborators (0:31:25) Stories from the stage/behind the scenes (0:36:11) Connecting with people on a deeper level (0:37:36) Support system and network (0:39:28) Which causes speak to you? (0:41:31) Teaching style and practice (0:48:01) Teaching mathematics through Kathak (0:48:55) Future Projects