Anita Sharma, Founder and Director of Abhinaya Dance Academy, is a decorated Sattriya dancer with a master’s in Assamese literature, recognized by the Mahari Award 2024 and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2014, setting new standards in Indian classical dance.
Anita Sharma, Founder and Director of Abhinaya Dance Academy in India, is an illustrious Sattriya dancer and recipient of the Mahari Award 2024 and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2014. Celebrated for her extraordinary proficiency and innovative choreography, Anita has carved a formidable reputation in Indian classical dance. Trained under Padmashree Nrityacharya Jatin Goswami and Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra, she has devoted her career to the promotion and preservation of Sattriya. Anita, who holds a master’s degree in Assamese literature, has conducted extensive research on Sattriya dance. Her contributions have garnered accolades such as the Devadasi Award and Nrutya Bidushi Sanmman. As an empaneled artist with ICCR and Doordarshan, she has performed at prestigious festivals worldwide. Through Abhinaya Dance Academy, Anita is dedicated to providing rigorous training in Sattriya, nurturing the next generation of dance professionals and maintaining the highest standards of classical arts heritage.
