Biography

Divya Goswami Dikshit is a professional dancer based out of the capital of India, New Delhi. She started learning Kathak from an early age. She is an artist who is anchored to the roots of traditional dance forms. She is held in high esteem amongst her inner circle of performing arts. It is her endeavour to reach out and spread the beauty of dance on an international level. In these fast-changing times, Divya stands still in her belief that Indian classical art forms. She was taught by Guru Yogini Gandhi at Kalanidhi Institute, Pune for 16 years. Currently, she is under the guidance of Guru Munna Shukla, maestro of the Lucknow Gharana. She has been performing as an artist and teaching her students for over 12 years. She has performed in various concerts and lecture demonstrations in India and abroad. To further promote Indian classical arts, Divya has established ‘Divyakala’, a creative venture showcasing her versatility as a dancer, teacher, artist, dramatist and creative therapist. She has worked in collaboration with Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi, to enhance the creativity and overall ability of children in Government Schools through ‘Children’s Theatre Workshop and Festival’. Performances: ‘An evening of Kathak’ organised by Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi, Chandigarh 2014 ‘Natyanjali’ Dance Festival organised at Natraj Perur (Shiva) Temple, Coimbatore 2013 Shiva Temple of Fine Arts, Coimbatore 2013 ‘Atmabodh’ organized by ‘Naman Dhyan Kendra’ and ‘Anaahad’ at Bal Bhawan, Chandigarh 2012 Nehru-Wangchuck Cultural Centre organised by Indian Embassy, Thimphu, Bhutan 2011 Colours of India held for His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Haa, Bhutan 2011 Assam Rifles Centenary Celebration, New Delhi, 2011 Darjeeling Annual Cultural Festival organised by Gorkha Sanskriti Samsad, Darjeeling 2010 Army War College, Mhow, 2010. Jodhana Fort Resort, Nagaur, 2010 Raindrops Dance Festival 2009 under the aegis of Samved Society, Mumbai Nalanda Nritya Utsav 2009 organised by Nalanda Dance Research Centre, under the banner of Mumbai Festival Kal-Ke-Kalakar 2009 organised by Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai Yuva Sangeet Nritya Mahotsav 2008 organised by the South Central Zone Cultural Centre at Aurangabad Osho World – Pune, Delhi, Chandigarh and Aurangabad ‘Indradhanu’ program of Pune Festival Awards: Divya is a recipient of the prestigious National level Title ‘Singar Mani’ conferred by the Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai Divya is a Doordarshan graded artist 1st prize at Dahad Vidya Vardhini Pune 1st prize at All India Multi-lingual Dance, Drama and Music Contest organised by Akhil Bhartiya Sanskritik Sangh Pune 2nd prize at Swar Sadhana Samiti, Mumbai