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Empowering Girls and Women through Indian Classical Dance: A conversation with a Doctor of Kalakruti
As our world addresses gender equality under various conditions some of which include unequal pay, education as well as economic and political rights, today’s guest focuses on women empowerment through dance, specifically Indian Classical Dance. Today we will touch on why preserving the culture, values, traditions and heritage of Indian Classical Dance is important and how an education in dance is valuable for girls and women.
GUEST: Guru Dr. Rehka Desai, is the Founder of Kalakruti Dance Academy. She has worked tirelessly for over 3 decades to empower girls and women through the culture and tradition of Indian Classical dance. Desai holds a Masters in Commerce, a Master of Arts and was honored with a PhD from Chennai University in 2017. She is currently writing her biography, as well as a book on the Indian Classical Dance Kalakruti Margam. She also holds a diploma, post-diploma and teacher training certification in the Bharatanatyam ba-rata-nat-ti-em training method. Currently Desai is working as a pranic psychotherapist and life coach, while facilitating workshops on girl, child and women empowerment.
INSTA/FB: @kalakrutidanceacademy
LINKEDIN: Dr. Rehka Desai
WEBSITE: kalakrutidanceacademy.in
Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.
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By DCAs our world addresses gender equality under various conditions some of which include unequal pay, education as well as economic and political rights, today’s guest focuses on women empowerment through dance, specifically Indian Classical Dance. Today we will touch on why preserving the culture, values, traditions and heritage of Indian Classical Dance is important and how an education in dance is valuable for girls and women.
GUEST: Guru Dr. Rehka Desai, is the Founder of Kalakruti Dance Academy. She has worked tirelessly for over 3 decades to empower girls and women through the culture and tradition of Indian Classical dance. Desai holds a Masters in Commerce, a Master of Arts and was honored with a PhD from Chennai University in 2017. She is currently writing her biography, as well as a book on the Indian Classical Dance Kalakruti Margam. She also holds a diploma, post-diploma and teacher training certification in the Bharatanatyam ba-rata-nat-ti-em training method. Currently Desai is working as a pranic psychotherapist and life coach, while facilitating workshops on girl, child and women empowerment.
INSTA/FB: @kalakrutidanceacademy
LINKEDIN: Dr. Rehka Desai
WEBSITE: kalakrutidanceacademy.in
Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.