For Shivani Varma, Kathak is a living, evolving language, one she shapes through dance, choreography and storytelling. A disciple of Pt Birju Maharaj and Shovana Narayan, she founded World Kathak Day and Dastaan-e-Kathak to create spaces for dialogue and discovery.
From temple courtyards to AR Rahman’s stage, from curated festivals to Lollapalooza, Shivani’s journey pushes Kathak beyond boundaries. Whether performing, directing, or curating with Sahitya Kala Parishad, her work keeps tradition alive by opening it up to new voices and contexts.
As a Season 1 artist with Burgoyne Original Masters, she brings a voice rooted in discipline but driven by curiosity, where every beat honors the past while reaching for what’s next.
For Shivani Varma, Kathak is a living, evolving language, one she shapes through dance, choreography and storytelling. A disciple of Pt Birju Maharaj and Shovana Narayan, she founded World Kathak Day and Dastaan-e-Kathak to create spaces for dialogue and discovery.
From temple courtyards to AR Rahman’s stage, from curated festivals to Lollapalooza, Shivani’s journey pushes Kathak beyond boundaries. Whether performing, directing, or curating with Sahitya Kala Parishad, her work keeps tradition alive by opening it up to new voices and contexts.
As a Season 1 artist with Burgoyne Original Masters, she brings a voice rooted in discipline but driven by curiosity, where every beat honors the past while reaching for what’s next.
"Kathak is a part of my being.
Kathak is my friend."
"Kathak is a part of my being.
Kathak is my friend."
