Kristina Luna Dolinina, an enchanting Kathak and Odissi artist, fuses the soul of Indian dance with Lithuanian spirit, creating a breathtaking legacy of artistic magic and transcendent unity.
Kristina Luna Dolinina, an eminent and accomplished Kathak and Odissi dance artist, began her Indian journey at Vilnius University. She delved into Hindi language and culture, later pursuing an M.A. at Jawaharlal Nehru University while training in Kathak and Odissi. She brings these dance forms to Lithuania, where she infuses her teachings with the essence of India, organizes the "Sursadhana" festival, and collaborates on cross-cultural projects bridging continents and hearts. Kristina's dedication extends to her 2022 PhD in Ethnology/Dance Anthropology, exploring Kathak's modern evolution.
As the founder of Natya Devi Dance Theatre, she cultivates a vibrant sanctuary for Classical Indian Arts events, leaving a lasting legacy in the dance community. With an unwavering belief in the universal power of art, she gracefully presides over the Lithuanian-Indian Forum, spinning a kaleidoscope of cultural unity.
