The Dance of Happiness :Joy Through Tradition and Passion | Priyanka Abhyankar | TEDxCivilLinesWomen

What does happiness mean to you? For a Kathak performer, it's a sense of fulfillment and calmness found in the rhythm of dance. In this talk, we explore how kathak, a classical Indian dance form, goes beyond movement to offer a path to self-discovery, blending tradition with modern expression and providing profound physical, cognitive, and emotional benefits. Dive into the world of kathak, where storytelling and spirituality meet to bring true happiness and inner peace and a soothing performance that explains the depth of the emotion. Smt. Priyanka Abhyankar, an accomplished Kathak artist and founder of Sanskar Kathak Kendra, completed her Kathak Visharad in 1994 under the guidance of Guru Mrs. Deepa Biswas. With dedication, she established Sanskar Kathak Kendra in 1999, nurturing it into a thriving institution for the past 25 years with two branches in Nagpur and over 700 students. She is also an integral part of Sanskar Bharti, Nagpur.Priyanka has conceptualized and choreographed dances for various theater dramas such as Krishna Bawari, Yugandhar, Har Har Gange, solidifying her prominent presence in Nagpur's dance fraternity.
She has also choreographed and Directed a dance drama "Shri Ramchandra Gatha" which has been performed at various prestigious institutes across India. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx