Arpit 2020

Here is the impressive artist panel for the Grand Finale:

Rujuta Soman is an internationally acclaimed kathak artist, teacher, choreographer and the Director at RSCA. She prospered under the tutelage of late Guru Pandita Dr. Rohini Bhate for over 20 years. She has also explored the nuances of Taal and Laya under the guidance of Taalyogi Pt. Suresh Talwalkar ji. She has been honored with titles like “Nritya Alankaar” by Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and “Singaar Mani” by Sur Singar Samsad to name a few.

Rani Khanam, one of India’s foremost exponent of Kathak, has achieved her training from the renowned doyens of Kathak: Smt. Reba Vidyarthi and Pt. Birju Maharaj ji. A rare combination of a flawless dancer, choreographer and guru, she has earned great name for her dexterity, subtle footwork and rhythmic patterns. She has been honoured with National Integration Award 2017 and Loreal Femina Woman Award to name a few.

Deepika Varadarajan’s debut performance was at the age of 3 for the 64th Birth Anniversary celebration of Dr. M L Vasanthakumari, an ace classical singer. Deepika is a disciple of Padmabhushan awardee Sudha Ragunathan and Pandit Prasad Khaparde. She has sung in 6 languages for leading music directors She has been conferred with titles  like “Yuva Kala Bharati” by Bharat Kalachar and “Isai Chudar” by Karthik Fine Arts.

Before the Grand Finale, it was the students of RSCA who regaled us with their performances. Determined not to let the lockdown shroud their spirits, these budding dancers spent the 8 months of the pandemic sneaking in a practice session whenever possible so they could put on the best possible performance for you. Not just that, they have worked day and night to make sure the digital experience for the audience was the same as the one you’d get in a live auditorium. RFPA gives its kudos to these passionate dancers.