Alokparna is an accepted young performer in the region of Kathak Dance. She started her training at the tender age of five. After her initial training from Sri Pradipta Neogi, she has gone through the long rigorous ‘riyaz’ under the tutelage of the Kathak exponent Dr. Malabika Mitra. She has imbibed within herself the essence of two prominent gharanas of Kathak-‘Jaipur’ and ‘Lucknow’. The vigour of Jaipur and the soft delicacy of Lucknow are immaculately blended in her performance.

Alokparna is a Senior Diploma holder from Prayag Sangeet Siksha Samity(Allahabad). She has got the Gold Medal from the Society of Rabindra Bharati University. Calcutta Television is also an arena of her occasional performances.Conoisseurs have wholeheartedly praised her performances in both home and abroad.

Some Press Clippings :

In the region of Kathak dance Alokparna has come to stay.-The Asian Age.

*Her vivacious nature was evident in her footwork.-The Hindustan Times.

* Alokparna was unique in her expressions depicting Radha and Krishna playing Holi.-Bartaman.

* Alokparna was rightly awarded with warm applause by the spectators for her perfection in ‘laykari’,’rhythm’ and choreography.-Prabashi Ananda Bazar.

*The highlight of the Leicester Probashi Sharad Utsav was the presence of the Lord Mayor of Leicester,Count Phil Swift and a presentation of Kathak dance recital by Alokparna.-Leicester Mercury.U.K.

* Music lovers were enthralled with electrifying performance of Alokparna Guha……Audience paid their tribute to her talent with a standing ovation.-The Voice,Toronto,Canada.