Manisha Gulyani - Kathak Dancer of Rajasthan
Manisha Gulyani was born on 14th September 1985. This versatile Kathak Dancer of
Jaipur Gharna began her training in Kathak Kendra under the guidance of Dr. Shashi
Sankhla.
She has also performed in numerous dance shows in India, such as: Khajuraho DanceFestival,
Kathak Samaroh Rajasthan Utsav, Vindhya Utsav etc. Manisha has danced in a composition
'Vande Mataram' under the Direction of Pt. Birju Maharaj.
Choreographed For a Chineese Movie
She also choreographed a chineese movie and various dance shows and has participated
and organized various Kathak workshops.
Versatile Dancer
She is not just a good Kathak Dancer but also has good command over other Indian
Film and Folk Dances like Chari , Ghoomer, Kalbeliya, Mand, Gair,Garba, Dandiya,
Gidda, Kashmiri-Doongri, Pahari, Bengali, Odiya and few Tribal dances as well.
Awards and Honors
Throughout her small career span she has achieved several honors. On Aug-Sep 2007,
she has received 'Omi Dance Residency Award' from India in New York. She is an approved
artist under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (Prasar Bharti).
Manisha has also served as a Member of International Dance Council - C.I.D. (UNESCO).