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In making Sapna Sehravat a good dancer, Dr. Menaka Thakkar and the following two institutions Dr. Thakkar is associated with,
have played important role.
Artistic Director, Menaka Thakkar, is an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer and teacher working in three classical
forms of Indian dance: Bharatanatyam, Odissi and Kuchipudi. Menaka has been the subject rave reviews and accolades: She is
hailed as a dancer,in a class by herself by the Times of India and,a rare jewel in the richly encrusted crown of Toronto dance
community by the Globe and Mail.
Menaka's greatest contribution to Indian Dance has been the establishment of its presence in the Canadian mind through
tireless efforts made over a 35-year period. Her work has been recognized with many awards and honors including: an honorary
Doctor of Letters (D.Lit) from York University, the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce President's Award and the Toronto Arts
Award in the category of Performing Arts.
As a performer, Menaka has had an extensive international performing solo career, and more recently, as the principal
performer and artistic director of The Menaka Thakkar Dance Company.
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THE MENAKA THAKKAR DANCE COMPANY-For over 30 years, the Menaka Thakkar Dance Company has been a unique treasure in Canada's
dance world. Canada's oldest Indian dance company exposes audiences to the stunning beauty of traditional Indian dance, while
remaining open to other dance cultures in the creation of new works.
Nrtyakala-The Canadian Academy of Indian Dance was established in 1975 by Dr. Menaka Thakkar. It provides professional training
in Bharatnatyam and Odissi for students between five and 35.
On this page we are giving some of the links of various interests Sapna Sehravat having:
CLASSICAL DANCE--GENERAL INFORMATIONCLASSICAL
DANCE--GENERAL INFORMATION
This is a dance from the movie abhinetri starring shashi kapoor and hema malini. Hema Malini peforming classical Bharatnatayam
Kathak Dance.
Find more videos like this on Dreamgirl Sapna
Sehravat's Network about India
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