Name: Avant Garde 8
Start: 2025-10-26T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Roodepoort Theatre

Prepare for an unforgettable experience of North Indian Classical Dance, Kathak, where School of Kathak and Interdisciplinary Learning with Shruti - SKILS (headed by Shruti Patki) has teamed up with Nataka Dance Company (headed by Nuka Rajarathnam) to bring you Avant Garde 8.
For the first time in South Africa, students of SKILS and Nataka Dance Company will take the stage together, in this collaborative showcase of authentic Kathak choreographies that will captivate an international audience.
Under the able guidance and direction of the talented Shruti Patki, dancers will bring soulful storytelling, intricate rhythms, and the graceful beauty of Kathak right to the South African stage. Shruti is a Kathak exponent with 27 years of training in the Jaipur and Benaras gharanas under legendary Gurus Pandit Rajendra Gangani ji and Smt. Swati Sinha.
Avant Garde 8 is where tradition meets the modern world, a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of Kathak’s rich heritage. Blending precision and artistry with a fresh, contemporary flair, the performances will delve into building an educated audience for Kathak. You don’t want to miss this event.