I am deeply humbled to have worked with some of the most brilliant artists in the performing arts. The invaluable lessons that I have gained through my journey have contributed greatly to my development.
Solo highlights
- Manesh in Concert - (debut performance in SA) – 1999
- Parampara – 2009 - traditional kathak recital highlighting rare bandishes passed down from guru to shishya
- Sampradaya – 2010 - traditional kathak recital focussing on the different gharanas in kathak
- Parikrama – 2011 - thematic presentation exloring the concept of circumambulation in hindu worship reflected through different elements in dance.
- International dance festival hosted by the ICCR (India tour) – 2011
- Bhavarang – 2012 – traditional kathak recital exploring the bhava rasa concept
- Satvika – 2013 – traditional kathak recital based on Shiva and Shakti
- Harihara - 2013 – thematic presentation inspired by the ancient feud between saivites and vaishnavites
- Peshkar – Rhythms of the North - 2014 – traditional kathak recital with tabla artist Shri Revash Dookhi
- Taal Saundariya – 2014 – traditional kathak recital exploring the beauty of rhythm
- Tridhara – 2017 – innovative offering layered with the challenging quest to extract Rasa (the essence of emotive states) through percussive sounds whilst restraining the use of melody
- AvAhan - (Germany & Switzerland)-2018 - brings to life the age-old tradition of story telling by Kathakars (story tellers) who travelled the land bringing the glory of the Gods to the people & leading them towards a righteous path in the process
Collaborative work
- Natya Samarpanam – 2002 - (Natyakalalayam Academy of Music and Dance) showcasing Kathak, Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi & Mohiniattam
- Swaranjali – 2006 - (Anahat Productions) the coming together of various musicians and dancers from the Hindustani and Carnatic genres
- Poetry In Motion -2007- with Bharata Natyam danseuse, Smt. Verushka Pather
- Yugala Nrityam – 2009 - with Bharata Natyam danseuse, Smt. Yshrene Moodley
- Chaturang – 2010 - (Natya Kalalayam Academy of Music and Dance) showcasing dancers From India and South Africa in the Kathak, Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi and Odissi dance styles
- Yatra – (Aryan Benevolent Homes) a journey through the history of Kathak
- Samyuktam – 2014 – with Bharata Natyam danseuse Smt. Yshrene Moodley
- Bhakti – 2015 - with Contemporary dance choreographer Lliane Loots
- Nritya Alankaram – 2015 - with Vadhini Indian Arts Academy in Cape Town
- Taal Chakra – 2016 - (under the banner of Kala Darshan) in collaboration with sitar artist, Dr. Kanada Narahari and tabla artist Shri Revash Dookhi
- Migrations – At The Feet Of Kali - 2016 - with Contemporary dance choreographer Lliane Loots
- Sadhana - 2017 - with Flatfoot Dance Company, Contemporary dance choreographer Lliane Loots and Madala Kunene,
- Poetry In Motion -2017- with Bharata Natyam danseuse, Smt. Verushka Pather
- Sati: Shiva's Beloved - 2018 - with Sarvavidya Natyaalaya
Produced, choreographed and directed the following school productions:
- Utsav 1999
- Dance Of The Gods 2002
- Sur Singar 2003
- Krishna Leela 2004
- Dancing Ragas 2005
- Geet Milan 2006
- Jugal Bandhi 2006
- Bhakriras 2007
- Kathamrita 2007
- Mahadevi 2008
- Pancharatna 2009
- Rasarang 2009
- Swarangika 2010
- Ragas And Talas 2011
- Solah Shringar 2011
- Divine Shapes 2012
- Taal Tarang 2012
- Kathakriti 2012
- Bhajanamrit 2013
- Swaralaya 2015