As a dance teacher at Manjistha Kala Kendra in Kolkata, I engage in a social initiative, teaching Indian Classical Dance to children. My goal is to inspire them to delve deeply into the art, emphasizing the importance of understanding before performing. With a passion for dance as the core of my life, my aspiration is to expand this teaching on a larger scale, recognizing dance as a profound and essential aspect of life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hailing from Kolkata, Raja Datta is a Bharatnatyam virtuoso shaped by Guru Dr. C. V. Chandra Shekhar. His journey unfolded under Guru Anita Mullick and flourished in Chennai, revealing the profound beauty of Bharatnatyam. Holding a Master’s Degree from Rabindra Bharati University, he mastered the Pandanellur style under Smt. Dr. Mamta Neogi Nakra. Workshops with luminaries like Guru Leela Samson and Guru P. T. Narendran enriched his artistry. Founder of ‘Manjistha Kala Kendra,’ Raja’s accolades include the Gold Medal from ‘Sarva Bharatiya Sangeet Parishad’ and awards from International Cuttack Mahotsav, Nritthanrithyathi Dance Festival, Srijoni Cultural Organization, and more. With B Grade from Doordarshan, A Grade from E.Z.C.C., and the Sanjukta Panigrahi Award, Raja Datta’s dance journey resonates globally, extending to illuminating workshops at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy..
Hailing from Kolkata, Raja Datta is a Bharatnatyam virtuoso shaped by Guru Dr. C. V. Chandra Shekhar. His journey unfolded under Guru Anita Mullick and flourished in Chennai, revealing the profound beauty of Bharatnatyam. Holding a Master’s Degree from Rabindra Bharati University, he mastered the Pandanellur style under Smt. Dr. Mamta Neogi Nakra. Workshops with luminaries like Guru Leela Samson and Guru P. T. Narendran enriched his artistry. Founder of ‘Manjistha Kala Kendra,’ Raja’s accolades include the Gold Medal from ‘Sarva Bharatiya Sangeet Parishad’ and awards from International Cuttack Mahotsav, Nritthanrithyathi Dance Festival, Srijoni Cultural Organization, and more. With B Grade from Doordarshan, A Grade from E.Z.C.C., and the Sanjukta Panigrahi Award, Raja Datta’s dance journey resonates globally, extending to illuminating workshops at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy..
