ArtistClassical dancerKathakAhmedabad, West India, India

Sanjukta Sinha

A dynamic contemporary Kathak dancer and choreographer, shaped in the Aditi Mangaldas idiom, known for powerful solo work that pushes the form's expressive boundaries.
Notable Mid (200-500)Large (500-1500) Active since 2005

About

Sanjukta Sinha is a dynamic contemporary Kathak dancer and choreographer, shaped by years in the Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company before establishing her own path. She is known for powerful, physically demanding solo work and choreography that pushes the expressive boundaries of Kathak.

Trained in Kathak and a longtime lead dancer with the Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company, Sanjukta Sinha went on to develop her own choreography and solo repertoire, performing at festivals in India and internationally and running her own dance practice. She is counted among the promising contemporary Kathak choreographers of her generation.

The artistry

Sinha combines rigorous classical Kathak technique with a contemporary sensibility absorbed in the Aditi Mangaldas idiom, distinguished by intense energy, strong footwork and a bold, personal approach to solo and choreographed work. She is among the notable younger figures extending Kathak into contemporary territory.

⬩ Atlas Perspective

[Atlas Perspective] Sanjukta Sinha is a dynamic contemporary Kathak dancer and choreographer. For festivals and contemporary-dance programmes, she is a strong choice.

Sanjukta Sinha is among the younger dancers carrying Kathak into contemporary territory, extending its physical and expressive range while remaining rooted in classical technique.

Performance

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Publications & productions

Contemporary Kathak solo and choreographic works
A body of classical and contemporary work
Recording

Career & milestones

Lead dancer with the Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company
An independent contemporary Kathak choreographer

Festivals & appearances

Dance festivals in India and abroad
Performer

Recognition

A notable contemporary Kathak dancer and choreographer

Affiliations

Kathak
Exponent
Tradition
Aditi Mangaldas
Guru

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