Occasionally an artiste appears who introduces a new force into the evolution in the form of art. Rita Sharma is such an artiste. She is an extremely talented Choreographer, Instructor and a Performer. Rita is recognized for creating Kathak dance technique on the edge. Her revolutionary spirit has allowed her to evolve within her art form without compromising its integrity and depth.
Trained by her gurus Shri Rajendra Gangani and Shrimati Shashi Sankhla, Rita was schooled in Kathak Kendras of Delhi and Jaipur, embodying each in her artistry: the graceful and sensual elements of the Delhi school combined with the dynamic and powerful rhythms of the Jaipur school. Her performing career was launched in India, when she established dance learning centres "Pushpanjali" in Jaipur and Mumbai. She has stage performances at several places in India like Jaipur, Jesalmer in Rajasthan, Kulu Manali in Himachal Pradesh and Mumbai and at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
In her academic career, Rita has been awarded the Gold Medal from Banasthali Vishwavidyala for her masters degree. She has been awarded Ph.D. from Rajasthan University, Jaipur. Rita is Visharad in Kathak from Bhatkhande Vishwavidyalaya.
Rita's pioneering contribution to the Indian art in America began in 2000 when she established Rita Dance Academy in New Jersey.
