Experience in the field of Kathak
 
   
Travelled and performed internationally throughout my dance career - in U.K. (several performances in 2005, 2004 and 2003); Germany and Austria (Lecture demonstration tour for Sivananda Yoga Centre in 2004); France (2003); North Korea (2000); China (1996); Spain and Italy (Madrid and Venice: Performance at Indian High Commission- duet with leading Flamenco dancers Anna and Fernando in 1992') and South Africa.
 
Since 2000 I held the position of Senior Dancer at the Productioo Unit of Kathak Kendra, New Delhi. Mar 2001 - performed at the renowned Khajurao Dance Festival with my troupe.
 
Actively associated with 'Drishtikon Dance Foundation' headed by Ms Aditi Mangafdas, over a long period. During this time I played a key role in the production and presentation of various compositions by Ms Aditi Mangaldas,staged on prestigious occasions such as Graviera Mr India 1998, Mr International 1998, Femina Ms India 1995 & 1998 and Zee Millennium Concert 2002. Also performed for Prime Minister and Presidoot of India to commemorate 50 years of Independence in 1997.
 
Performed in many dance ballets choreographed by Kathak maestro Birju Maharaj ji during the period 19881994, including 'Roopmati Baz Bahadur' performed at Kamani au<itorium, and Holi Dhoarn Machori.
   
Recitals at Major Dance Festivals of India
   
Gantantra Mahotsav Gauhati, (Sangeet Natak Academy)
   
Bharat Bhavan Bhopal (NCCZ Yuva Mahotsav) (Sahitya Kala Parishad)
India International Centre Delhi (1999)
   
Nagpur University (All India University Association)
   
Horizon, (Indian Council for Cultural Relations - 1999)
   
'Sarachandrika', and 'Kathak Utsav', organised by esteemed dance
   
institution, Kathak Kendra Vasantotsav - organised by Kala Ashram.
   
 
Teaching Experience
   
2001- present
Teacher of Kathak at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, London- the UK’s oldest and most renowned institute of Indian culture, with over 900 students.
   
1997-2000
Senior Dance teacher at Lovely Public School, New Delhi.
   
1995-2000
Visiting faculty at Pushpanjali Sangeet Vidyalaya, Ghaziabad
   
I have also conducted many short workshops and dance sessions in schools and dance institutions, including workshops at Bharatiya Kala Kendra Delhi, Sriram School, Gurgaon and Swan Public School in London.
   
  Copyright 2006 Abhay Shankar Mishra , Kathak Dancer, and Creative Choreographer of Kathak