About Us
About Us
Ananta Nritya Dance Academy Foundation
Kathak is a prominent ancient Indian classical dance and is thought to have started from the wandering bards of North India known as Kathakars, meaning storytellers. We in Ananta Nritya Dance Academy help you to learn and master an art of expression, hand movements, mudras, and last but not least we develop your overall personality.
Ananta Nritya Dance Academy imparts practical as well as theoretical learning at a professional level in Kathak Dance so that the talent can be showcased in every forum, Ananta Nritya Dance Academy is one of the reputed Kathak institution in Vaishali as well as Noida extension.
RITABRATA CHAKRABORTY
Kathak Exponent |Delhi Doordarshan Grade Artist |Founder & Director – Ananta Nritya Dance Academy
Ritabrata Chakraborty (born 1984) is a distinguished Kathak exponent whose artistic journey began at an early age under the inspiration and encouragement of his parents. Endowed with exceptional natural talent, he underwent intensive training for 11 years under Sri Pravat Kumar Ghosh, followed by advanced mentorship for four years under Murchana Smt. Alpana Hazari.
He further specialized in the Lucknow Gharana style of Kathak under the guidance of Smt. Paramita Maitra, and is presently a senior disciple of the eminent and senior-most Guru, Smt. Malti Shyam Ji. His artistry is marked by powerful rhythmic command, refined technique, and deep expressive strength.
Ritabrata Chakraborty is a B-Grade Kathak Artist of Delhi Doordarshan, and has performed in several solo and group presentations at prestigious dance festivals in India and abroad. He has also attended multiple workshops conducted by the legendary Padma Vibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj Ji, which have deeply enriched his artistic vision.
He is the Founder and Director of Ananta Nritya Dance Academy, through which he is actively engaged in promoting, nurturing, and preserving the rich heritage of Indian classical dance, especially Kathak, among young learners.
QUALIFICATION:
- M.A. in Kathak Dance from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
- Sangeet Pravakar of Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad
- Senior Diploma holder of Sarba Bharatiya Sangeet-O-Sanskriti Parishad, Kolkata
- Completed 4th year of Bangiya Sangeet Parishad, Kolkata.
Performed:
Solo: Performed Kathak Marathon in Kolkata(Organized by Padatik Centre, WB), Performed World Dance Day in Mumbai (Organized by Ninad Dance Academy), Performed ‘Yatra’ celebrating 25 years of Kalaangan in Mumbai (Organized by Kalingaan Dance Academy), Naatya Sandhya-12 (Organized by India World Culture Form), Delhi Hindi Bhavan (Organized by Kavi Sammelan), Kavi Sammelan in Noida (Organized by Sanskar Bharati), Udaipur Jain Festival (Organised by Jain Committee) etc.
Duet: Performed Sadhna festival in Delhi, Performed Berhampore Dance festival in Berhampore(Organized by Nrityangan Kathak Kendra, WB), Performed ‘VIVIDHA’ Kathak- Bharatnatyam In Indira Gandhi Kala Kendra (organized by Kinkini Dhvani), Performed in The Souhardya Festival Kathak-Bharatnatyam in Gurgaon (organized by IPSAA Academy), Performed Durga Puja at Crossing, UP (Organized by CRBCA in Gr. Noida West), Performed Durga Puja at GK (Organized by Bengal Committee) performed in Ananta Festival in Chandigarh, Performed Lovely Professional University, Etc.
Choreographed By Pt. Birju Maharaj Ji: Performed 44th International Film Festival in GOA, Performed Jhalak Dikhla Ja opening ceremony of Colors TV with Maharaj ji and Madhuri Dixit in Mumbai, Performed at Doordarshan celebrating 150th Swami Vivekananda Ji birthday, Performed Sadhna Festival in Delhi, Performed Vasant Utsav Festival in Delhi, Performed Meera musical theatre in Kolkata, Delhi, Performed Basabdatta (Rabindranath Tagore) musical theatre at Shantiniketan (WB), Performed Krishna Katha musical theatre at Kolkata, Patna, Delhi, Performed Kathak Yatra production in Vizag, Delhi, Patna, Kolkata ETC.
Choreographed By Guru Malti Shyam Ji: Performed Pachmarhi Festival in Bhopal, Performed National Tribal Dance Festival in Bhopal, Performed World Book Fair Festival in Delhi, Performed Simhastha Festival in Ujjain Kumbh Mela in Ujjain, Performed Ananata Festival in Chandigarh Etc.
Choreographed By Paramita Maitra Ji: Performed Sankhachil Musical Dance Drama in Kolkata, Performed Kalmrigaya(Rabindranath Tagore) musical theatre in Berhampore (WB), Performed Kannya Ambalika musical theatre in Kolkata, Delhi, Performed Badyachitra production in Kolkata, Delhi, Patna Etc.
Television Performances (Doordarshan):
Performed on Kolkata Doordarshan on the occasion of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda Ji (2014), in a production choreographed by Padma Vibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj Ji.
Performed on Delhi Doordarshan in the production “Vaishnavi ke Ram” (2024), portraying the character of Lord Rama, choreographed by Smt. Anuradha Sharma Ji.
Performed on Delhi Doordarshan in “Ram Janmotsav” (2024), portraying the roles of King Dasharath and Gautam Rishi, choreographed by Smt. Anuradha Sharma Ji.
Abroad: Performed with Caracalla Dance Theatre at Baalbek International Festival in Lebanon, in the Middle East (Choreography by Astha Dixit), Performed in Beirut organized by the Indian Army ( Choreography by Astha Dixit).
SATABDI CHAKRABORTY
Kathak Exponent |Gold Medalist In Kathak |Founder &Director – Ananta Nritya Dance Academy
Mrs. Satabdi Chakraborty is a Kathak Exponent. She is a senior disciple of Guru Malti Shyam JI. She started kathak from Shri Alok Chaudhary (9 years) from childhood. She has further honed her dance skills in Lucknow Gharana style of kathak under the able guidance of Smt. Madhumita Roy. She performed in several solos and groups in esteemed Dance Festivals in India.
QUALIFICATION:
- M.A. in Kathak from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
- Senior Diploma Holder of Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad
ACHIEVEMENTS:
GOLD MEDAL Holder in all India Kathak Dance competition from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad
PERFORMED:
Navodit Festival (Organized by EZCC) in Jalpaiguri, Prativa Chayan Utsav (Organized by EZCC) in Bolpur (Kolkata), Ritu Basant in Kolkata Doordarshan, Biswa Dooars Utsav in WB, Anant Kala Sangam at Alipurduar, Performed Durga Puja at crossing, up(Organized by Bengal Committee), Performed Lovely Professional University etc.
Imparts practical as well as theoretical learning at a professional level in Kathak Dance so that the talent can be showcased in every forum