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Parul Shah Dance Company (New York, NY) "Rarely has the idea of tradition as a springboard for innovation been presented so persuasively." Anna Kisselgoff, The New York Times, October 2002 2007
Parul Shah is an internationally acclaimed Kathak dancer and choreographer whose work is expanding the classical medium beyond cultural boundaries, with a dedication to excellence. The Parul Shah Dance Company is a talented group of dancers and musicians creating original works through the medium of Kathak, a North Indian classical dance. Based in New York, the company builds upon Kathak's mythological storytelling roots to explore bold, contemporary narratives. Parul's choreography reflects her own perspective as a highly trained Kathak dancer born and raised within New York's hybrid community. The company's signature works illustrate the paradoxical intensity and grace of Kathak movements, while preserving the emotive quality unique to Indian classical dance forms. The dance company has performed at prestigious venues such as Jacob's Pillow, Fall for Dance at City Center, Lincoln Center, Summer Stage, Central Park, among others. www.kathakdance.com
Parul Shah is an internationally acclaimed Kathak dancer and choreographer whose work is expanding the classical medium beyond cultural boundaries, with a dedication to excellence. The Parul Shah Dance Company is a talented group of dancers and musicians creating original works through the medium of Kathak, a North Indian classical dance. Based in New York, the company builds upon Kathak's mythological storytelling roots to explore bold, contemporary narratives. Parul's choreography reflects her own perspective as a highly trained Kathak dancer born and raised within New York's hybrid community. The company's signature works illustrate the paradoxical intensity and grace of Kathak movements, while preserving the emotive quality unique to Indian classical dance forms. The dance company has performed at prestigious venues such as Jacob's Pillow, Fall for Dance at City Center, Lincoln Center, Summer Stage, Central Park, among others.