Vikash Kumar Kathak Choreographer & Teacher
3 Reviews

I am a Professional dancer based out of India, Jharkhand. My Specializes in Kathak dance. I belong to the long lineage of Lucknow Gharana. I have achieved the title of "GUINNESS WORLD RECORD HOLDER" for most kathak dance spins and also achieved the title of "INDIA BOOK OF RECORD". I am a disciple of Padmavibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj Ji & Saswati sen. I have obtained a Post-graduation certificate course in Kathak dance from Kalashram (A Institute of Pt. Birju Maharaj Ji) and also done my Prabhakar degree in Kathak from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad and completed Master from Khairagarh University. I have performed in the various platform in India and abroad also both as a soloist and as a part of the guru's repertory.

I have given Kathak performances in many dance festivals in different states. Like- Khajuraho (M.P), Bihar Utsav, World culture festival, International India Classical Dance festival, Sadhna Festivals, Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mahakumbh ( Allahabad), Diksha: Guru Shishya Parampara organized by IGNCA, Raas Vilass by Purvai, Ganga Nrityotsava in Varanasi, Durga Rang Mahotsava for Arjun Mishra Award, Ghat-sandhya by Govt of Varanasi, etc. I have worked for Doordarshan- Delhi, DD Bharti, Bihar govt., Jharkhand govt., Delhi’s govt., IGNCPA- Delhi, ONGC- Delhi, and NDMC- Delhi. I have also performed in WCF (world culture festivals) & Vigyan Bhawan in front of Rajnath Singh (Home Minister).

I have been awarded with International Icon award 2022, World Greatest Record, Navodita Pratibha Samman, Guru Shiromani Samman by Vice President of Qatar, Pt. Arjun Mishra award by Pt. Anuj Mishra ji, etc. I am fortunate to get the opportunity to work with many renowned artists: Legendary Kathak maestro Padmavibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj ji, Pt. Jai Kishan Maharaj ji, Saswati Sen, Guru Shikha Khare, Rachna Yadav hi, etc.

WORK FOR THEATRE

• Work with NSD Artist Mahendra Mewati ji in Play 80 (Assi) 2015.
• Work in Play “Crime & Punishment “, Directed by Mahendra Mewati (Bollywood Actor).
• Working With Tathastu Production (Regd.) New Delhi.
• Worked with Gandhi Hindustani Sahitya Sabha.
• Dance Choreography in Play “ Kansa” Directed by Arvind Singh & NSD Actor Mahendra
Mewati in SRC, Mandi House 2017.
• Dance Choreography in Play “ Devdas” Directed by Arvind Singh in SRC, Mandi House 2017.
• Worked with Kalashram team Romeo & Juliet ( a Kathak ballet) under the choreography of Pt.
Birju Maharaj, Kamani 14th March 2018.¬¬¬
• Dance & Scene Choreography in play “ RUDALI” & “MAIN RAM BANNA CHAHTA HUN” on
23rd Dec. 2018 at Kamani Audi & Muktadhara auditorium.
• Dance Drama choreography in Ballet “ AARAMBH” on Janmashtami 2019.

Achievements & Awards:-

 Got certificate of Guinness world record for most Kathak spins in one minute.
 Got certificate of India book of record for most Kathak spins in one minute.
 Got Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Excellence award.
 International Icon Award from UPWR.
 Guru Shiromani Samman from vice President of Qatar.
 Received Pt Arjun Mishra Award from Pt. Anuj Mishra ji.
 Got appreciation certificate of outstanding performance in Doordarshan (Delhi).
 Received the Title of “ MASTER OF SPINS ” from TIMES OF INDIA & HINDUSTAN TIMES.
 Got appreciation certificate of outstanding performance in National School of Drama (NSD),
Delhi.
 Got appreciation certificate to perform in Annual programme of Born to Win, Kala Kendra,
Bokaro.
 Got appreciation certificate to perform in DPS, Bokaro.
 Got 1st Position consecutively 3 years in Swadesi Mela, Bokaro.
 Got appreciation certificate to perform in World culture Festivals (WCF) organised by Sri Sri
Ravi Shankar, Delhi.
 Got appreciation certificate to perform in International Indian Classical Music & Dance festivals
2016.
 Got appreciation certificate to perform in Indira Gandhi National Centre of Performing Arts
(IGNCPA).
 Received Navodita Pratibha Samman by Pt. Kishan Mohan Mishra to perform in Indian Habitat
Centre, Lodi Road 2016.
 Got best Choreography award from Shemroch Parwarish School to choreograph Annual
programme of the school 2015.
 Secured 2nd position in Sastriya Sambhagiya Sangeet Pratiyogita organised by Sangeet Natak
Academy 2016.
 Got appreciation certificate to perform in 13th Annual show “Sadhna” at Kamani Auditorium
organised by Dharohar 3rd July 2016.
 Got appreciation certificate to perform in-home production of Doordarshan “NAV-DURGA”.
 Secured best performance award to perform in the programme “Meri Aawaz Suno”
At Manikshaw Auditorium through Doordarshan 2016.
 Got appreciation certificate more than 5 times to perform in Bihar Mahotsav.
 Got appreciation certificate by Pt. Jai Kishan Maharaj to perform in Annual Programme at
Indian Habitat centre organised by Guru Raksha Singh David 2017.
 Got appreciation certificate to perform in Rajasthan Utsav from Jaipur Kathak Kendra 2018.
 Received certificate for best Judgement in TALENT HEART SHOW, Faridabad, 2018.
 Got Appreciation certificate for the performance in Kala Ghoda Festival, Mumbai 2019.
 Got Felicitated with GURU SHIROMANI from Vice President of QATAR on 19th Oct 19.
 Got Felicitated for Kathak Workshop in Govt. School from IAS, PCS, Adayaksh in Hapur, Uttar
Pradesh.
 Got appreciation certificate to perform in “Ghat Sandhya” for my Solo Kathak Performance on
27th Feb 2020 at Varanasi.
 Got appreciation certificate to perform in “Ghat Sandhya” for kathak ballet “ Ganga Avartan”
Duet Kathak Performance on 28th Feb 2020 at Varanasi.

Interviews:-

 Given interview on Guinness world record for Hindustan live, Dainik Jagran, Navbharat times.
 Given interview on Guinness world record for LIVE 24 channel.
 Given interview on the preservation of Indian classical dance, art & culture for the reputed
newspaper Hindustan.
 Given interview on NAV DURGA production for popular newspaper Danik Jagran.
 Given Interview on Judgement for Talent heart show in newspaper Abhinav India, Pratinidhi
Today.
 Given interview on SHIV-TANDAV to NEWS 24 channel.
 Given an interview about Ramleela Program performed by my team to LIVE 24.
 Given interview on NAV DURGA production choreographed by me to the channel
DOORDARSHAN, LIVE TODAY, NYOOOZ, BADHTE KADAM, A- ONE NEWS, DP NEWS,
NEWS STUDIO 18, HARYANA UDAY, NATIONAL NEWS etc.
 Given interview on my Kathak workshop to the channel ZEE News, Punjab Keshari, HK News,
Khaberein Abhi tak, Hindi Khabar, SURYA TV, BHARAT Samachar, HNN, ANI, NYOOOZ Etc.
 Press confess for kathak workshop for Hindustan newspaper, Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala.
 Given Interview on Hindustan newspaper & Live Bokaro TV channel for Corona Warriors.

Subjects

  • Classical Dance Beginner-Expert

  • Kathak Beginner-Expert

  • Kathak dance Beginner-Expert

  • Kathak Choreography Beginner-Expert

  • Bollywood Kathak Beginner-Expert

  • Kathak Theory Beginner-Intermediate

  • Semi Classical Dance Beginner-Expert

  • Kathak exam Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • Repertory kathak artist in Kalashram ( Pt. Birju Maharaj j'si Institute) (Aug, 2017–Present) at Kalashram ( Pt. Birju Maharaj j'si Institute)
    As a senior Kathak dancer in Kalashram, I have done lots of Kathak performance under the direction of my guru Padmavibhushan Pt.Birju Maharaj ji.
  • Senior Choreographer in Theatre (Aug, 2016–Present) at SUMUKHA ( A Theatre Group)
    I am a choreographer of this theatre group. I have worked with renowned theatre artist Mahendra Mewati sir ( NSD Senior artist) with lots of Play Like - Crime & Punishment, Kathak Ek Kans Ki etc.

    I am Also worked with Arvind Singh who is a Director. I have choreographed many dance sequence in his play like - 80 Baheria, Seedhiyan, Devdas, etc.
  • Senior Choreographer in SGS Foundation (Aug, 2012–Present) at SGS Foundation ( National Organisation of arts & culture)
    Senior Choreographer from the last 8 years. I have choreographed many kathak dance performance under this organization Like - HARI - HAR, KRISHNAYAN, PIYA BAWRI, AARAMBH, NATWARI NRITYA ETC.

Education

  • Master in Kathak (Sep, 2019–Nov, 2021) from Indira Kala sangit Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh
  • Prabhakar (Apr, 2013–now) from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad
  • Post Graduation (Aug, 2011–now) from Kalashram ( Pt. Birju Maharaj j'si Institute)–scored 85%

Fee details

    ₹600–2,000/hour (US$7.19–23.95/hour)

    1134rs to 2193rs per hour

3 Reviews
5 out of 5

User Photo November 27, 2020

Best Kathak trainer

Teaches each detail with clarity, I'm so happy to have him as my teacher.

User Photo May 19, 2020

Proud to be a student of you sir.

You are awesome. I loved your dance technique and especially your Chakkar.. you are such an inspiration for me.very good dancer and teacher as well .proud to be a student of you sir.

User Photo May 19, 2020

Amazing experience with Vikash Sir

It was really very nice experience to learning with you. I feel blessed to have a guru like you. You are a very talented person. Your teaching technique is amazing.