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Ms. Priyanka Pahari was born and brought up in Kolkata (West Bengal, India) and did her schooling there. Along with her education in academics, she holds a Junior (2007) and Senior (2009) diploma in Fine Arts from Sarbabhartiya Sangeet – O – Sanskriti Parishad with “Shipla Visharad”.Priyanka started learning dance at the age of 2 and completed her Junior Diploma from Prachin Kalakendra (Chandigarh) in Kathak with distinction under the guidance of Guru Digvijay Bhatyacharya. Besides Kathak, she also learned Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of Aditya Mitra, Ashok Chakravarty, Subrata Pandit, Kalamandalam (Kolkata), and Anita Mallick. The learning and performing all over India continued under Guru Anita Mallick afterward and became a part of her guru’s troupe.
Ms. Priyanka Pahari
Ms. Priyanka started learning Kuchipudi in 2007 under Smt. Srimayi Vempati by joining workshops in Kolkata (West Bengal, India). Later she moved to Chennai in 2010 to join the prestigious Kuchipudi Art Academy (Institution of Late Guru Padma Bhushan Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam) and continued her learning journey under the guidance of Smt. Srimayi Vempati while staying in the Gurukulam system.
In 2016, Ms. Priyanka achieved certification as "Natya Visarada" from the Kuchipudi Art Academy. Her dedication and proficiency were further demonstrated as she successfully staged her Ranga-Pravesham at the premises of Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam's esteemed institution. This certification marked a significant milestone in Priyanka's artistic journey, reflecting her commitment to the traditional and revered art form of Kuchipudi.
Along with the learning journey of Kuchipudi, Priyanka also completed her graduation in Psychology from Madras University and joined Chettinad Srihari Vikasam School as an Assistant Special Educator, and a Special Educator later in Chennai (India).
Ms. Priyanka Pahari, a talented dancer, and educator, embarked on her dance journey in Canada in 2017. She began by solo presenting Kuchipudi and sharing her expertise through teaching. Alongside her dance pursuits, Ms. Priyanka pursued academic excellence, earning a degree in 'Early Childhood Education' and a diploma in 'ECE Leadership' from George Brown College.
Beyond the classroom, Ms. Priyanka has extended her passion for Kuchipudi and cultural sharing by hosting engaging indoor events in Toronto schools. These events serve as a platform to introduce and celebrate the richness of her culture and the artistry of Kuchipudi dance. Ms. Priyanka's multifaceted contributions exemplify her dedication to both education and the promotion of cultural diversity through the art of dance.
At present, Ms. Priyanka is working on professional development with her Guru and teacher Smt. Srimayi Vempati, refreshing her practice of Kathak with Subrata Pandit (Kolkata, India). Besides her rehears, Priyanka is also involved in teaching and solo performances along with developing her independent institution of Kuchipudi in Toronto.
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IN INDIA
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Dance dramas - “Rukmini Kalyanam”, “Chandalika”, group presentations Like “Mahishasura Mardini” conducted by Kuchipudi Art Academy (Chennai).
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Independent solo presentations are Bhamakalapam, Ashtapadi, Rukmini Pravesham, Tarangam, Muddugare Yashoda, etc.
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Sangeet Natak Akademy, Delhi, 2011 – Chandalika with Kuchipudi Art Academy, Chennai.
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Vempati's Marghazi Utsav 2017 at Kuchipudi Art Academy, Chennai.
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Natya Parampara Utsav 2021 by Kuchipudi Parampara Foundation, Bangalore, India, 2021
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USA & CANADA
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Toronto International Dance Festival 2018 (TIDF)
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Delaware Bengali Association, USA, 2018
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Telugu Cultural Association (GTA, Canada, 2017 & 2018)
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Canadian Multiculturalism Day, by Ottawa Telugu Association (Govt. of Canada,2021)
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Hindu Heritage Month celebrated by the Government of Ontario, 2022
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Natyanjali Dance Festival 2025 CALGARY
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Baazm-E-Barsaat, presented by Mehfil-E-Kalakaar, an Artist Congress, TORONTO, supported by Canadian Heritage 2025
Ms. Priyanka Pahari has been honored by an artistic space by the respected Priya Lasya from India. http://hamara.in/portals/space/SPACE20/Lifestyle/Culture/PriyaLasya/src/publish/cache/Kuchipudi/TX/Priyanka_Pahari.html
attach links of the honored website by Priya Lasya, and the press release of Deepa munsi's performance.
