The Dancing Jewel of India
Asavari
Pawar
Kathak Dancer • Choreographer • Performer
A journey of rhythm, expression, storytelling and the timeless art of Kathak.
About Asavari
Rooted in Tradition.
Inspired by Passion.
Asavari Pawar inherited her love for dance from her illustrious father, Padmashri Guru Pratap Pawar, MBE, one of the leading exponents of the Lucknow Gharana of Kathak.
From dancing at the age of 8 with the Triveni Dance Troupe in London to training under legendary gurus in India, her journey is a beautiful blend of dedication, discipline and devotion.
A singer, dancer, dramatist and choreographer par excellence, her versatility spans Classical to Folk, Bollywood to Western. She speaks Hindi, Bengali, French and English and loves to present shows in the local language of the country she performs in. She founded Kalaashish, a society promoting art and dance in India and abroad.
- Lucknow
Gharana - Kathak
Dancer - Performer &
Choreographer - Performing
Worldwide
A Life in Dance
- Age 8
Began Dancing - Triveni Dance
Troupe, London - Major
Award - Training in
India - Pt. Vijay
Shankar - Smt. Girija Devi
(Classical Singing) - Guru Kelucharan
Mahapatra - Performing
Worldwide
Also trained in English Ballet, African Folk and workshops with
Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra and Shri Satyadev Dubey.
Featured Productions
Also: Satrang · The Golden Payal · Filmy & Fusion · The Legacy · Rangoli · Woman · Asha Bhosle's Magic and Dance
Dance & Stories
for Young Audiences
Utsav
Kalaashish — nurturing young dancers
Recognition & Achievements
Major Award
Award named after former UK Prime Minister John Major
Kiran Achievement Award
Woman of Excellence 2009
Art & Culture Award
Award of Achievement UK
Many More
Honored in India and abroad
Moments on Stage
Bring the Art of Kathak to Your Stage
Discover performances, dance productions and artistic experiences by Asavari Pawar and her production team.