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"Ms.
Pallabi De has been learning Kathak since a very tender age and
has now blossomed into a mature artist with a good stage
presence. She
has good command over technique and footwork. Her movements are
graceful and neat. She has an expressive face. I wish her
success in her career." -
Pt.
Birju Maharaj
Professional
Field – Kathak Dance (Lucknow Gharana)
Training
– Seeked full training from her Guru Smt. Kanan Sen. At present
seeking advance training from Pandit Birju Maharaj.
Achievements
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Holder
of National Scholarship from the Department of Culture,
Govt. of India
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Empanelled
artist of - the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Govt.
of India -
Performer category, Delhi Doodarshan (B- Grade) & IRCEN
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Passed
Sangeet Praveen Examination with distinction marks from
Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad
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Repertory
Member and teacher of KALASHRAM - an Institution of repute founded by
renowned Pt.
Birju Maharaj.
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First
place in many dance competitions notable among them are 1st
in Nehru Talent Contest (1991), 3rd position at
W.B. Rajya Sangit Academy (1998) and All India Dover Lane
Music Competition (1998).
Participation
in Festivals
ABROAD
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Performed
in the 2nd Asia Arts Festival (Beijing), Sanghai,
Guangzhou in China, Myanmar and Malaysia (1999 – 2000)
in the group choreography of Pt. Birju Maharaj organized
by I.C.C.R., New Delhi
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Wereld
Music Theater Festival – Holland (2002)
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Solo
performances - She has presented Solo recitals
at the “New
– Talent” festival organized by WB Sangeet Academy , “Kathak
Utsav” organized by Kathak Kendra, New Delhi , Pratibha
Utsav (EZCC, Kolkata), Gunjadvenu Kathak Festival
(Sangeet Academy, Aurangabad) , Nehru Centre (London),
Lowry Theatre (Manchester), India International Centre
(New Delhi), India Habitat Centre (New Delhi), Prayag
Conference (Allahabad) & lecture demonstrations in
schools & colleges organised by IRCEN & SPICMACAY.
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Performed
in “Kalka – Bindadin” festival Delhi , Uday Shankar Nrityotsav”
Calcutta , in Guru Kanan Sen’s choreography.
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Under
the group compositions of Pt. Birju Maharaj, Vasantasava
Festival Organised by Kalashram (Delhi), Major Festivals
in Lucknow, Jaipur, Ujjain, Rajgir, Patna, Hampi, Bhopal,
Nizam Palace (Hydrabad), Purana Kulla Festival etc. Performed
at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of the President
of India, his excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Special
Performance – In two Hindi Films “GADAR”
and “DEVDAS” (Director – Sanjay
Leela Bhansali) under the choreography of Guru
Pt. Birju Maharaj, performed at Rastrapati Bhawan in front
of Hon'ble President of India, A.P.G Abdul Kalam. Performed
at U.N.O. Summit at Old Fort, SAARC Festival at Siri Fort
and Prime Minister Monmohon Singh's Banquet at the Taj, Delhi
on SAARC Summit.
Pallabi
is now teaching at KALASHRAM (Pt. Birju Maharajj's Institute).
She has also tutored at the workshop organised by KADAM &
MILAPFEST in U.K.
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