An introduction to Manjari Chaturvedi

MANJARI CHATURVEDI is a leading exponent of the Indian classical dance form of Kathak.

She has combined the mysticism of mystical traditions with classical Indian dance to create a stunning new art form. 

Thus, setting a historical step in the field of performing arts through the creation of a completely new artform, which remains original and yet follows the precedents of mystical traditions that are nearly 700 years old. 

In the last decade, Manjari has performed in more than 200 concerts all over the world including Europe (France, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, U.K. & Ireland), the Middle East (Dubai, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Kuwait), South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka) and Central Asia (Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan) along with Australia and America.

An Introduction to Sufi Kathak Foundation, India

The Sufi Kathak Foundation is a non-profit registered society founded by Manjari Chaturvedi, to create awareness about ancient performing art traditions. Registered under the Indian Societies Act (XXI) of 1860 (Regd. 61883), the foundation has been into existence since April 2008. The aim of Sufi Kathak Foundation is to promote and preserve spiritual dance and music and a world of cultural unity, by initiating children and orienting the youth to become self-employed through arts - dance and music, and thereby, evolve a humanist outlook. The main objective of the foundation is to create centres for spiritual dance and music, folk & classical dance and organize training classes, workshops and musical concerts to promote classical music, traditional music and Qawwali music in India as well as across the world.

Founded on the grounds to preserve the dying tradition of Sufi Music & Dance the foundation has established an important milestone that sets it apart from other organizations. Ms. Manjari Chaturvedi, the founder and president of Foundation, has performed in extensively in more than 250 concerts, in last decade, in more than 20 countries across the world at various festivals. She has also promoted and preserved Qawwali music through for more than a decade. Sufi Kathak Foundation extensively works towards promoting Sufi music and dance.