Short By Year

Events & Activities

AAMAD-DANCE CENTRE’S

ACTIVITIES REPORT
2022-2023

(April 2021-2022 May)

ACTIVITIES REPORT

AAMAD, a non-profit organisation registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, has been in existence for 25 years. AAMAD is established in 1996 to promote the performing arts among youth. AAMAD runs training centres in the eastern part of Delhi, imparting training in classical dance and music to talented students of all strata of society.

It has made it its top priority to reach out to the economically weaker sections and has opened its doors to talented prodigies with a free scholarship. AAMAD firmly believes that a strong disciplinary approach through the best of cultural education and programs, would churn out and fine-tune artists capabilities. A number of them scored distinctions in examinations. Some of the students have taken up performing arts as their career and have become practitioners. A few of them have gone into research, too. AAMAD’s interdisciplinary and cross-cultural projects are an important part of its activities. AAMAD’s artists have been featured in prestigious national and international dance festivals, international collaborations, and dance productions in India, France, Spain, UK, Qatar, Russia, Algeria, Korea and Malaysia.

2016–2017 lifted the dance to a new spiritual level. With knowledge-driven research, it was possible to explore elements, resulting in more impactful and larger-scale performances. We tried to bring widespread awareness and appreciation from the media, art connoisseurs, and celebrities. Also, we highlight environmental issues through our performances and raise awareness about the rights of women and person with disabilities. We focus on the integrated dance productions and enhance the training module for both abled and disabled students and youth. We tried to highlight this issue through our performances and also raise awareness about person with disabilities.

2017–2018: In this year, we focused on more new productions and performances. AAMAD has been successfully organising festivals and seminars for the last two decades. These festivals and seminars had a mixed presence of veterans, newcomers, and renowned personalities who have won many accolades time and again. These and other seminars have won rave reviews from art critics and connoisseurs.

2018-2019, this year was great; AAMAD Dance Centre has achieved heights and received appreciation from every corner of India. AAMAD got the opportunity to perform from the Common Man to the President of India, Prime Minister of India, Vice President of India, Chief Minister, and Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi. They have performed internationally at enviable venues like Russia through the ICCR, Qatar through the Ministry of Culture, and many more for prestigious festivals and concerts.

2019-2020

This year, again, we have focused on innovative learning programs, that allow talented students to realise their full potential and contribute to society. Also done the collaborative work with organisation, talks, created integrated dance productions, and enhanced the training module for both abled and disabled students and youth. We tried to highlight this issue through our performances and also raise awareness about person with disabilities.

2020-2021

This year, prior to the pandemic, AAMAD Centre had less exposure to online virtual Kathak classes, festivals, and productions. However, during these difficult times of COVID-19, it became a sort of compulsion to go in for virtual dance classes and create new productions online, so as to keep the continuity and flow of our dance training. Especially during the last year, it has been politically and socially quite tumultuous. This year, AAMAD had many students across the country involved in learning Kathak dance through digital classes and workshops.

Our social environment has also been politicised to some extent. There is all the more need to put across a message for social harmony in our society. Many of our dance productions conveyed this subtle message through socially relevant themes of dance presentation to restore peace and tranquilly in the country. Art is all about sensitivities and sensibilities, and an artist is always an ultra-sensitive individual and therefore feels the impact of our social aberrations more than an ordinary individual. Artists, through their art forms, convey how they perceive society to be, and art always flourishes in a harmonious and stable social environment. AAMAD Dance Centre took the initiative to prepare many video albums like ‘EK Umeed, featuring many nationally and internationally acclaimed artists including Guru Pt. Birju Maharaj ji, Saroja Vaidhyanathan ji, Uma Sharma ji, Bharti Shiva ji, and many more. This video album was dedicated to the Corona Warriors. It was a collaboration with the Urvashi Dance Society.

2021-2022

In 2021–2022, the AAMAD Centre has created many integrated cultural programs based on the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav concept: unity in diversity and Patriotic. Also created dance productions for the rights of person with disability and women towards equality and social justice and presented them to many NGOs and educational institutes. AAMAD constantly focuses on the subject of several socio-political issues, discusses these issues with the artists, and tries to figure out how we can reflect the burning social issues in our themes of dance productions in the future.

2022-2023

AAMAD Centre's intention is to enrich the quality of formal traditional dance training and create awareness about different aspects of Indian heritage by teaching the values that is intrinsic to our culture and important to nurture in today's world and inspiring the young mind to imbibe the values embedded in them. It seeks to inspire youth through experiencing the mysticism embodied in the rich and heterogeneous cultural tapestry of Indian heritage, with the hope that the beauty, grace, values, and wisdom embodied in these performing arts will influence their way of life and thinking. For this, the repertory of AAMAD artistes renders cultural programs of Indian classical dance educational institutes and other important festivals in India, as well as training classes to youth.

As a vector for youth development and civic engagement, culture plays an essential role in promoting sustainable social and economic development for future generations. Youth can act as a bridge between cultures and serve as key agents in promoting peace and intercultural understanding. Transmitting heritage values through training and workshops to young people favours intercultural understanding and respect for cultural diversity and helps create an environment propitious to a culture of peace.

In this year also, the focus of performances and training was to work on and develop the physically integrated dance movements, which are not a medical model construct but a social phenomenon, through artistic and other creative means. ‘Integrated dance’ is dance made by people with and without disabilities. integrated dance as a movement-based practice and show how dance theatre devised and performed by people with and without disabilities can create non-hegemonic, open, and generative knowledges of bodies.

Here AAMAD is presenting its activities details of the year April 2022- 2023 March

April 2022-2023 (July)

26 July 2023

Rani Khanam choreographed and presented Swagat dance presentation at Bharat Mandapam Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on 26 July 2023. Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji dedicates Bharat Mandapam to the nation. One of the largest convention centers in the world. It was a Kathak Kendra production performed by the repertory Unit.

June 7 & 8 Suriname & Trinidad Tour by ICCR

The nation of Suriname and its diaspora are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in Suriname. Suriname President Chan Santokie hosted the celebration, welcoming Her Excellency President of India Droupadi Murmu as a chief guest on June 5th. AAMAD dance centre’s artists (a group of 10 dancers) feel honoured to be invited by ICCR to perform in this special event and also other events and workshops from June 1 to June 8 in Suriname, Trinidad, and Tobago.

Aamad Artists performed their 1st performance on June 2, 2023, at Nesty Anthony Hall, Suriname, in the august presence of H.E. the President, the First Lady, Hon'ble Ministers, the Dutch and Indian Ambassadors, the SVCC Director, dignitaries, and the general public. Tour was organaised by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, Indian Diplomacy, Performed at NCIC's Divali Nagar, Trinidad, Port of Spain. An excellent appreciation received by the dignitaries and the audience. Divali Nagar plays a very important role in preserving and transmitting Indian cultural knowledge and customs in Trinidad and Tobago.

In Trinidad, High Commission of India, Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Sri Dattatreya Temple presented captivating performances by AAAMD’s director Ms. Rani Khanam and its repertory unit during the celebrations of the 20th Anniversary of the Consecration of the 85ft Hanuman Murti & Temples on June 8 at Sri Dattatreya Temple, Carapichaima. The troupe has had a Kathak connect with Trinidad and Tobago, which will strengthen cultural bonds between the two countries.

May 6 to 9 2023

Lecture Demonstration of spic Macay at Punjab (Schools & Educational Institutes-Punjab and Himachal Pradesh (IIT & Educational Institute Mandi).

27 May 2023

For Divya Kala Shakti program at Varanasi on 27th May 2023, Rani Khanam Founder secretary was invited as a choreographer along with AAMAD Dance Centre’s team to coordinate ‘Divya Kala Shakti’. AAMAD team choreographed and presented a unique dance and music festival, ‘Divya Kala Shakti’ was happened with more than 75 talented and outstanding artists with disabilities from all over India at Rudraksh Auditorium, Varanasi. Org by CRC Lucknow and PDUNIPPD- Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Delhi.

April 18 2023

On 18th April, Amar Ujjala has completed its 75 years, on this occasion Amar Ujjala has published its special booklet with giving honors to many celebrities from their field. Rani Khanam was featured in 75 Years of Rani Khanam was featured in 75 Years of Amar Ujjala’s special publication.

April 30 2023

On the occasion of world dance day, performed for Spic Macay's World Dance Day celebration and created a new piece for my young students with disabilities.

Regular practical Training classes were conducted as per the AAMAD syllabus through year. AAMAD Dance Centre holds regular assessments of dance classes held with the aim of gaining the confidence of the students in better way. These assessments motivated and encouraged students to work hard to improve their shortcomings in practise, and their results improved. The grades were provided to the parents of the students, duly signed by their guru.

March 22nd 2023

On the occasion of the Aamad Dance Centre's 25th anniversary, AAMAD presented "Sanskriti Virasat," a dance production, on March 22 at Shri Ram Centre, Mandi House, New Delhi, which explored the core values and perspectives of Hinduism and Buddhism. The event started with a lamp lighting ceremony by the esteemed guests like: Shri Y D Bankatha (retired IAS Officer), Professor Lallan Prasad , Aana Verma, Head of Swastika Dance 24, Jayanti Rangnathan, President of AAMAD, and Guru Rani Khanam (Founder Secretary), choreographed by Rani Khanam.

Sanskriti-Virasat is a thematic dance production that incorporates elements of Kathak as a mainstream form with Chau/contemporary dance. It is based on Buddhist and Hindu philosophical principles that are reflected in its interconnectedness, helping us better understand global interconnectedness today and act more wisely. Sanskriti-Virasat is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

February 25 2023

AAMAD Founder Director has received Anahad Global Peace Forum (India) Award.

February 24 2023

AAMAD Founder Director Rani Khanam choreographed the G-20 cultural program held at Khajuraho MP.

8th February 2023

AAMAD Dance Centre has presented its new dance production title ‘Mehfil e Safarnama’, held on February 8 at the Habitat Centre.A Journey through the Different Trends of Courtesan Interpretation Traditions from the Mehfil Period of Nawabs to the Middle of the 19th Century.Pictures by Prasad Sidhanthi, Arijeet Mukherjee , Light by Raghav Prakash, Compering by Chavi Jain, Accompanied by Shakeel Ahmed Khan, Shuheb Hasan,Nasir Khan, Fateh Ali Khan, & Shikha Sharma and coordinated by the team of AAMAD Repertory .

6 February 2023

AAMAD’s Repertory team performed in 'Kanpur Dehat Mahotsav', Kanpur, UP.

30 Jan 20233

AAMAD artists performed along with Rani Khanam Founder director in"Jayadeva Utsav" on 30th Jan at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Center. Organised by Sanchari Foundation

28th Jan 2023

"Shruti Amruti" festival on 28th Jan at Narmadapuram, Hoshangabad. Org by Spicmacay.

18 January

Performed 'Ishq' a Sufiana Qalams in Jashn E Urdu Festival at Gauhar Mehal, Bhopal, on 18th. Jan

10 December 2022

'Kala-Samantar' - a Deep Expression through art, organaised by the National Gallery of Modern Art in collaboration with the AAMAD Centre, an art festival on 9th December (Friday) at 10am at NGMA Centre New Delhi. The festival had discussions on different topics, cultural programs and art workshops on the artistic abilities of young disabled and able artists. Many artists from different NGOs / Institutes and individuals with and without disability has participate in the program.

Eminent personalities from their respective field like; Jayanti Rangnathan (Journalist), Dr Rajesh Kesari (Doctor),Vikram Dutt (Social Activist), Shri Mallikaarjun and Rani Khanam (artist and Activist) spoken on the different topics related to dance therapy, artists employment and therapy and science behind the healing of trauma through the arts, together.

9th December 2022

On behalf of AAMAD Dance Centre, Rani Khanam was invited as a choreographer along with AAMAD Dance Centre’s team to coordinate ‘Divya Kala Shakti’. AAMAD team choreographed and presented a unique dance and music festival, ‘Divya Kala Shakti’ was happened with more than 100 talented and outstanding artists with disabilities from all over India at Rang Mahal Auditorium, Aakashwani Bhavan, New Delhi. Org by PDUNIPPD- Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI.

4th, December 2022

Honour received from Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi (Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture) and Shri Pramod Sawant, CM of Goa, for the International Lusophone Festival's choreography. Organised by ICCR Delhi, a wonderful concept in the International Lusophone Festival Goa at Raj Bhawan

29th November 2022

AAMAD Dance Centre artists performed in the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union cultural program held in New Delhi on 29 November 22. The group of artists has presented a musical composition in Taal Dhamaar and special need artists (Divyang) presented dance on wheelchairs. Presentation was Well received by the audience.

27 November 2022

In Kolkatta, Alka Jalan Foundation organaised and presented AAMAD’s dance production “Noor," which was a spectacular event. Noor is a production of the mystic love poetry of Zikr of Assam with its Vaishnavite leanings to the Qalam (Dhikr). Noor Dance Production had a live orchestra with eminent artists like; legendary artist Ustad Sabir Khan Sahab on tabla. Sunando Mukharjee on sarod, Rupak Mukharjee on flute and Shuheb Hasan on Vocal. The event held at at Daga Nikunj, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkatta. Also also conducted a Kathak workshop on November 25, 26 & 27 at Sparsh Studio for Performing Art, Esplanade East, Kolkata. This workshop has explored the nuances of improvisation with Taal and Abhinaya. Many young classical dancers and other artists had interacted with Rani Khanam and Aamad’s artists and learned various nuances of art in close proximity.

14 November 2022

A Master class has been conducted for Kalashram's senior and advanced students and taught some of the talim of Maharaj ji, at Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, by Rani Khanam and accompanied by AAMAD artist. We nourished many rare talim techniques and compositions of Pt. Birju Maharaj ji, which are not seen much in the current performance scenario.

11 November 2022

AAMAD senior student and repertory artist Ms. Priyanka Shah performed in "SADHNA Festival," which is dedicated to great Guru Pt. Birju Maharaj ji at Triveni Kala Sangam, Mandi House.

10 October 2022

At Sangeet Natak Akademi's (Delhi) 3-day National Seminar, Beeja-the Seed, conceived & curated by eminent dancer-scholar,Smt.Swapna Sundari. it was brilliant presentation by all the invited scholars, Gurus and dancers. AAMAD Repertory Team attended the seminar.

26 September 2022

AAMAD artists performed in the Swartaal Festival 2022 at Jagriti Theatre, Bangalore, on September 26 2022 ! Artists like; Amaan Ali on Tabla, Shuheb Hasan for Vocal and Nasir Khan on Sarangi and Rani Khanam were performed and lit up the stage! Also conducted Kathak workshop on 26 & 27 September at Shoonya - Centre for Art and Somatic Practices, Banglore. This workshop explored the nuances of improvisation of rhythm (Taal) and expression (Abhinaya) using a Sufīānā Qalām and shringār Rasa as the foundation. This 8-hour workshop was for Kathak dancers with at least 5 years of training in the form and a desire to deepen the technical subtleties.

14 September 2022

On the occasion of the International Day of Sign Languages, NGMA holds a cultural event and educates on the role of museums in unity. It was an honor for me to be a part of this special event. AAMAD Dance Centre has presented a spectacular performances like: the National Anthem in sign language and dance by speech and hearing impaired young artists and a scintillating performance by a musical band of visually impaired people with a guided tour of the exhibition of mementoes received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in sign language.

12 & 13 August 2022

On the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day, AAMAD Repertory has presented a thematic patriotic performance at Lucknow on 12 August and at Allahabad Prayag on 13th August. A daring, scintillating theater performance by specially-abled and abled youth under the direction of Ms. Rani Khanam, while characterising the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, these young artists of India proved that with willpower and mutual participation, any big task can be done easily. At Luchnow, a musical evening in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign,presented by Padmashree Malini Awasthi, and AAMAD Dance Centre’s an integrated dance presentation performed by Divyang and abled artists in the presence of Chief Guest, Honourable Governor Mrs. Anandiben Patel. At Prayagraj, this program is organised by the North Central Zone Cultural Centre on the occasion of Amrit Mahotsav of Independence on 13th August at 6.30 pm in the hall of Nczcc Prayagraj.

2 August 2022

In Pune, the workshop was by Guru Rani Khanum held at Rithwik Foundation,pune exclusively for Rujuta Soman Cultural Academy students. Kathak workshop of poetic expression & movements. The test of purity is in the air, one can feel it. Young artists in Pune are highly talented and always eager to know and learn about the esthetic sights of the art form.

30 July 2022

AAMAD Team participated and performed in ‘Bells of Resonance 2022’ (Pune), a unique dance and music festival that will serve as a tribute to the luminaries of Indian classical dance. The festival was dedicated to the two Kathak legends – Padma Vibhushan Guru Pandit Birju Maharaj and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Pandita Dr. Rohini Bhate. Organised by the Rithwik Foundation for Performing Arts.

May 2022

Regular practical Training classes were conducted as per the AAMAD syllabus through the year.. AAMAD Dance Centre holds regular assessments of dance classes held with the aim of gaining the confidence of the students in better way. These assessments motivated and encouraged students to work hard to improve their shortcomings in practise, and their results improved. The grades were provided to the parents of the students, duly signed by their guru.

On 20 May 2022

AAMAD artists has given Lecture Demonstration: Rani Khanam, Priyanka Shah, Shuheb Hasan and Shikha Sharma at ABES Engineer Collage, Ghaziabad at 4pm.

On 13th May 2022, ICCR (Indian Council of Cultural Relationship) has organised cultural program on the occasion of the celebration of World Portuguese Language at Azad Bhawan, ITO New Delhi, graced by Hon'ble MOS for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi.

The program titled was ‘Indo-Portuguese Cultural Connection’, the program highlighted cultural connection of world Portuguese’s Literatures, Heritage, Culture, Performing & program Visual arts worldwide. AAMAD Centre’s artists and senior students has participated along other artists & musicians teams. Rani Khanam conceptualised and choreographed the program.

Ms. Nadia Rebelo - Fado Singer from Goa who sung Konkani and Portuguese songs with the live musicians from Delhi. There was a combined dance forms like; Kathak, Oddissi, Bharatnatayam, Contemporary & Portuguese Folk dance from Goa were featured. Artists who were participated including ; Nadia Rebelo, Akram Khan, Siraj Khan, Miraj Khan, Ashutosh, (Dancers); Shikha Sharma, Sonam Chouhan, Ridhima Singh, Sara Syed, Mahima Srivastav, Kavita Sati Singh, Kratika Singh, Sakshi Singh, Radha Kumari, Anusuiya, Aprajita & team, Vickky Bhartam and Ajay Bhatt & team.

On 10 May 2022

AAMAD Centre presented its new dance production “Sanskriti Virasat” for 'Rajya Sabha Day' at GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, New Delhi, organised by ICCR and Rajya Sabha Secretariat. The function was presided by Chairman of Rajya Sabha Venkaiah Naidu. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh also addressed the celebration. Many AAMAD Centre’s artists along with an excellent team of other artists & musicians has participated in this program. There was a combined dance forms like; Kathak, Oddissi, Chau, Bharatnatayam, Contemporary and Folk dancers. The name of the artists are; Shikha Sharma, Nisha Kesari, Lawanya Gupta, Devyani Nautiyal, Nibha Gulati, Krita Gupta, Saisha Saxsena, Ridhima Singh, Sara Syed, Mahima Srivastav, Sakshi Singh, Radha Kumari, Anusuiya and Pooja madan, Ankitakaushik, Kuleshwar & Yagna Performing arts team and Anish and Team.

On 8th May 2022, AAMAD Dance Centre presented 'SRIJAN' a new dance production at 6pm, Shri Ram Centre Auditorium, New Delhi. In this SRIJAN- a Kathak Festival, the artists highlighted the important phase in human life-childhood through their specially choreographed performances, and how this phase marks the foundation of the personality & emotional resilience capacity of any person.

The evening commenced with a lamp lighting ceremony by Chief Guest Hon MP (West Delhi) Shri Sarvesh Sahib Singh and other guests including; Shri Ravinder Mishra, Akram Khan, Kavita dewedi, Chitra Singh, Jayanti Rangnathan,. The event’s open with Rehas of Wajid Ali Shah, Traditional Kathak Taals, Malkaus Tarana, Durga Stuti, Thumari, Sufi Qalam, Sargam etc., which were performed by the AAMAD artists and students. Also Srijan festival celebrated budding artists through Guru Shishya Parampara). Ridhima Singh and Shubhangee Goyal, who has presented their Solo performances.

On 6th May 2022 at Urdu Ghar; Anjuman Taraqqui Urdu (Hind) in collaboration with Kathak Kendra presented “Kathak aur Andaz-e-Ghalib”, performed by the Interns of Kathak Kendra under the guidance of AAMAD’s Guru Rani Khanum

April 2022

On 20 April 2022, AAMAD Guru and artists given their homage to great guru Pt. Birju Maharaji ji through their Kathak dance performance in Kalaashram's Festival 'Vasantotsava 22'. This would be best way by keeping his thoughts and work alive through his student’s performance and creative work.

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of AAMAD. AAMAD dance centre regular assessments of dance classes held with the aim of gaining the confidence of the students in better way. These assessments motivated and encouraged students to work hard to improve their short comings in practice and their result improved. The grades were provided to the parents of the students duly signed by their Guru.

On 16th April 2022

AAMAD Centre Organised ‘Elements’ - An interactive exploration of movements (Demonstration & workshop) by Aakash Odedra (Renowned British Asian Kathak/ Contemporary dancer & choreographer) on 16th April 2022 (Saturday) at it Centre. The components of dance productions. The content will be about thought processes on -Choreography-Dramaturgy- Exploration. The interactive workshop aim was to open a positive dialogue about artistic practice and the evolution of the arts. This was followed by open questions for all attending. Presented by AAMAD Dance Centre.

On 14 April 2022, Sufiana Qalam performance held on 14 April 2022 held at Central Park, CP, New Delhi. AAMAD Centre’s artists performed Sufiana Qalams in Sufi Festival with India's senior most Qawwal Aslam Sabri ji & melodious Singer Druv Sangari. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Manish Sisodia grace the occasion.

AAMAD-DANCE CENTRE’S

ACTIVITIES REPORT
(April 2021-2022 May)

ACTIVITIES REPORT 2021-2022 (May)

AAMAD a non-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 has 24 Years existence. AAMAD is established in the year 1996 to promote performing arts among the youth. AAMAD runs training centres in the eastern part of Delhi and imparting training in classical dance & music to talented students of all strata of the society.

It has set its top most priority to reach out to the economically weaker sections and has opened its doors for talented prodigies with a free scholarship. AAMAD firmly believes that a strong disciplinary approach through the best of cultural education and programmes, would churn out and fine tune artistes with capabilities. A number of them scored distinction in examinations. Some of the students have taken up performing arts as their career and have become practitioners. A few of them have gone into research also.

AAMAD’s interdisciplinary and cross cultural projects are an important part of its activities. AAMAD’s artists have been featured in prestigious national and International dance festivals, international collaborations and dance productions in India, France, Spain, UK, Qatar, Russia, Algeria Korea and Malaysia.

2016-2017, lifted the dance to a new spiritual level. With knowledge driven research it was possible to explore elements resulting in more impactful and larger scale performances. We tried to bring widespread awareness and appreciation from media, art connoisseurs and celebrities. Also, highlight environmental issues through our performances and also raise awareness about rights of Women and person with disabilities. We focus on the integrated dance productions and enhance the training module for both abled and disabled students and youth. We tried to highlight this issues through our performances and also raise awareness about person with disabilities.

2017- 2018, in this year, we focused on more new productions and performances. AAMAD has been successfully organizing festivals & seminars for last two decade. These festivals & seminars had a mixed presence of veterans, new comers and renowned personalities who have won many accolades time and again. These & seminars have won rave reviews from the art critics and art connoisseurs.

2018-2019, this year was great; AAMAD Dance Centre has achieved heights and received appreciation from every corner of India. AAMAD got opportunity to perform from the Common Man to the President of India, Prime Minister of India & Vice President of India, Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi. They have performed internationally at enviable venues like; Russia through the ICCR, In Qatar through the ministry of Culture and many more for the prestigious festivals and concerts.

2019-2020; In this year, again we have focused on innovative learning programs, which is to allow talented students realise their full potential and contribute to society. Also done the collaborative work with organisations, talks and created integrated dance productions and enhance the training module for both abled and disabled students and youth. We tried to highlight this issues through our performances and also raise awareness about person with disabilities.

2020 – 2021

In this year, prior to pandemic, AAMAD Centre had less exposure to online virtual Kathak classes, festival and do productions. However, during these difficult times of Covid-19, it became a compulsion sort of a thing to go in for virtual dance classes and create a new productions online, so as to keep the continuity and flow of our dance training. Especially during last one year, it has been a politically and socially quite tumultuous. This year, AAMAD had many students across the country involved in learning Kathak dance through digital classes and workshop.

Our social environment has also been politicized to an extent. There is all the more need for putting across a message for social harmony in our society. Many of our dance productions conveyed this subtle message through socially relevant themes of dance presentation to restore peace and tranquillity in the country. Art is all about sensitivities and sensibilities and an artist is always and ultra-sensitive individual and therefore feels the impact of our social aberrations more than an ordinary individual. Artists through their art forms conveyed as to how they perceive the society to be and art always flourishes in the harmonious and stable social environment. AAMAD Dance Center took an initiative to prepare a many video albums like; ‘EK Umeed’ featuring many nationally and internationally acclaimed artists including Guru Pt. Birju Maharaj ji, Saroja Vaidhyanathan ji ,Uma Sharma ji, Bharti Shiva ji and many more. This video album was dedicated to Corona warriors. It was collaborated with Urvashi Dance Society together.

2021-2022

In 2021-2022, AAMAD Centre has created many integrated cultural programs based on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav concept: Unity in diversity and Patriotic. Also created dance productions for the rights of person with disability and women towards equality and social justice and presented it to many NGO and educational institutes. AAMAD constantly focus on the subject of several socio political issues and discuss these issues with the artists and tried to make that how we can reflect the burning social issues in our themes of dance productions in future.

Here AAMAD is presenting its activities details of the year 2021 April- 2022 March

April 2022-2022 (May)

May 2022

Regular classes were conducted as per AAMAD syllabus. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru’s of AAMAD Centre and covered the following content.

On 20 May 2022, AAMAD artists has given Lecture Demonstration: Rani Khanam, Priyanka Shah, Shuheb Hasan and Shikha Sharma at ABES Engineer Collage, Ghaziabad at 4pm.

The program titled was ‘Indo-Portuguese Cultural Connection’, the program highlighted cultural connection of world Portuguese’s Literatures, Heritage, Culture, Performing & program Visual arts worldwide. AAMAD Centre’s artists and senior students has participated along other artists & musicians teams. Rani Khanam conceptualised and choreographed the program.

Ms. Nadia Rebelo - Fado Singer from Goa who sung Konkani and Portuguese songs with the live musicians from Delhi. There was a combined dance forms like; Kathak, Oddissi, Bharatnatayam, Contemporary & Portuguese Folk dance from Goa were featured. Artists who were participated including ; Nadia Rebelo, Akram Khan, Siraj Khan, Miraj Khan, Ashutosh, (Dancers); Shikha Sharma, Sonam Chouhan, Ridhima Singh, Sara Syed, Mahima Srivastav, Kavita Sati Singh, Kratika Singh, Sakshi Singh, Radha Kumari, Anusuiya, Aprajita & team, Vickky Bhartam and Ajay Bhatt & team.

On 10 May 2022, AAMAD Centre presented its new dance production “Sanskriti Virasat” for 'Rajya Sabha Day' at GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, New Delhi, organised by ICCR and Rajya Sabha Secretariat. The function was presided by Chairman of Rajya Sabha Venkaiah Naidu. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh also addressed the celebration. Many AAMAD Centre’s artists along with an excellent team of other artists & musicians has participated in this program. There was a combined dance forms like; Kathak, Oddissi, Chau, Bharatnatayam, Contemporary and Folk dancers. The name of the artists are; Shikha Sharma, Nisha Kesari, Lawanya Gupta, Devyani Nautiyal, Nibha Gulati, Krita Gupta, Saisha Saxsena, Ridhima Singh, Sara Syed, Mahima Srivastav, Sakshi Singh, Radha Kumari, Anusuiya and Pooja madan, Ankitakaushik, Kuleshwar & Yagna Performing arts team and Anish and Team.

April 2022

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of AAMAD.

Quarterly Assessments; AAMAD dance centre regular assessments of dance classes held with the aim of gaining the confidence of the students in better way. These assessments motivated and encouraged students to work hard to improve their short comings in practice and their result improved. The grades were provided to the parents of the students duly signed by their Guru.

On 16th April 2022, AAMAD Centre organised ‘Elements’ - An interactive exploration of movements (Demonstration & workshop) by Aakash Odedra (Renowned British Asian Kathak/ Contemporary dancer & chorographer) on 16th April 2022 (Saturday) at it Centre. The components of dance productions. The content will be about thought processes on -Choreography-Dramaturgy- Exploration. The interactive workshop aim was to open a positive dialogue about artistic practice and the evolution of the arts. This was followed by open questions for all attending. Presented by AAMAD Dance Centre.

April 2021- March 2022

March 2022

On 19 March 2022, A Symposium on forms of Art: their Connection and Reciprocation Seminar was held at Loka Yatra Art Gallery, Hauz Khas, New Delhi. The speakers were Guru Rani Khanam on the behalf of AAMAD, Smt. Sarita Pathak, Rahul Chaudhury, Koustav Nag and Subrata Biswas, co-ordination by Dr. Madhu Aggarwal.

On 20th March 2022, President Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated ‘Charti Lal Goel Heritage Park’ in Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi. He was also given a tour of the garden during his brief visit. The park was opened amid colorful cultural performances, strains of classical music, and traditional Kathak dance by a AAMAD’s artists in the ‘Baradari’ which was decked up with flowers and a chandelier. The program was organised by Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.

On March 3 2022, AAMAD Centre proudly present “Nisha Kesari’ who performed in Kathak Kendra, New Delhi festival. The performance well received by all the audience and art lovers.

February 2022

On 22 February 2022, Guru Rani Khanam has received women’s Achievement Award on the occasion of Kasturba Gandhi Nirvan Diwas by Gandhi Smiriti and Darshan Samiti, Ministry of Culture.

On 17th February 2022, Kalahetu organaised the program titled “KAL” is a tribute to late Guru, Pt. Birju Maharaj ji. AAMAD’s two senior promising students Nisha Kesari & Ridhima Singh were performed Kathak (duet) in "Kal" program along with Yashaswini Maharaj & Oishee Bhatacharjee and many more.

On 16 February 2022, Abhayas cultural organisation organaised ‘Shradhanjali’ Tribute to Padma Vibhushan Guru Pandit Birju Maharaj ji at Vivekanand Auditorium, Chankayapuri, New Delhi. Guru Rani Khanam and AAMAD artists has given tribute to Guru Pt. Birju Maharaj ji AAMAD artists.

Regular classes were conducted as per AAMAD syllabus. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru and the teachers of AAMAD Centre and covered the Content of theory

On 13th February 2022, AAMAD senior student Nisha Kesari performed in the Navapallav Dance Festival for young dancers.

January 2022

On 31st January 2022, ‘A day with Celebrity' program- DD Bharti aired on Monday 31st January 8.30pm. The interaction was about Guru Rani Khanam artistic ventures and dance journey- a road to self-discovery. Discussion was including with AAMAD Centre’s activities on social issues.

On 18 Jan 2022, Lecture Demonstration held on Sufi Islam & its Socio - Religion Cultural Impact of India by Guru Rani Khanam, org. by international world Dance council UNESCO , collaborates with Kalahetu and Routes2Rootes.

On 26th of January, Rajpath truly reverberated to the beats of ‘Unity in Diversity’ in ‘Vande Bharatam’organised by Ministry Of Culture, filled with the energy of the youth who are passionate about preserving our rich cultural heritage of the performing arts. A celebration of our beautiful nation as a Republic on Republic Day 2022, which held a special significance being the 75th year of Independence. "Vande Bharatam" marked a splendid event with great coordination & talent fused into one great performance. Guru Rani Khanam, one of the choreographer with assistant Ms. Shikha Sharma (AAMAD artists) has conceptualised this magnificent concept, dance sequences and props designing as well as. Dancers from all over the country who made this event memorable through their wonderful performance. Music by Bickram Ghosh & Grammy awardee Ricky Kej and the narration of Shri Ashok Chakradhar .

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of AAMAD. Quarterly Assessments; AAMAD dance centre regular assessments of dance classes held with the aim of gaining the confidence of the students in better way. These assessments motivated and encouraged students to work hard to improve their short comings in practice and their result improved. The grades were provided to the parents of the students duly signed by their Guru.

December 2021

On 28th December 2021, AAMAD Dance Centre presents a dance Production ‘Galib- Kathak ke Janib’ in the Zikr e 1857 aur Ghalib Dance festival, organised by Kathak Kendra, New Delhi It was choreographed by Rani Khanam and the dancers were Rani Khanam, Shikha Sharma, Ridhima Singh, Nish Kesari, Priyanka, Shah, Tanya Aggarwal, and Music by Shuheb Hasan. The production was held at Vivekananda Auditorium, Kathak Kendra, New Delhi on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mirza Ghalib and his works in respect to the first Indian War of Independence in 1857. Photography by Arijeet Mukherjee.

On 27th December 2021, a dance production titled ‘Kathak aur Andaz-e-Ghalib’ performed by Kathak Kendra’s interns on 27th December 2021. The production was held at Vivekananda Auditorium, Kathak Kendra, New Delhi on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mirza Ghalib and his works in respect to the first Indian War of Independence in 1857.

Choreography by Rani Khanam. Music composition and vocals- Shri Sami Ullah Khan, Tabla - Shri Akhilesh bhat, Flute - Shri Atul Shankar, Sitar - Shri Fateh Ali Khan , Sarangi - Shri Gulam Mohammad, Pakhawaj - Shri Salman Khan. Dancers were : Shivangi Mandke Ashmita Aich Sree Bandyopadhyay Sujata Gawade Priyanka Kapil Pradnya M Tanya Bhatnagar Chanchal Prasad Karan Bhaskar Aparna Sarathe and Suman Rangta.

On 19th December 2021, AAMAD Dance Centre has presented its new dance production titled “Oneness” which was featured in Vande Bhartam Nritya Utasava, held at Weightlifting Auditorium Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, Delhi. A curtain raiser mega Event in celebration for the festival of 75 years of Indian independence.

“ONENESS” highlighted diversity of India’s independence. The event represented the theme of ‘Unity in Diversity’ of India. It was portrayed the evolution of our rich and traditional art forms in the span of 75 years. “ONENESS” presented classical, contemporary, folk/ tribal and dance on wheelchairs by Divyaang (person with disabilities): Continuum of various dance forms with its music from the major parts of all over India through creative choreography presented on the horizontal and vertical planes of the stage. An unbroken stream of dance energies created a changing bioscope of color sights and sounds of India taking from the daily, the special and the celebratory. The dance production was with projection of multimedia film and special gobos of regional and folk arts on the cyclorama and stage.

On 12th Dec 2021, AAMAD Centre has organised a Dance Therapy workshop online and invited Smt. Mrinalini Sinha, who is a Kathak dancer and an experienced special educator, who has combined her training as a Kathak dancer for empowering physically handicapped students through medium of dance therapy. The subject of workshop were on Definition of dance therapy, Difference between regular dance and dance therapy, Why and how of dance therapy and Benefits of dance therapy. Workshop was concluded with audio clip which was played and all students were given 2 minutes to think and compose how they want to respond and communicate through facial expressions, hand gestures and body movements a small sequence of free dance movements

Regular classes were conducted as per AAMAD syllabus and theory classes were conducted by Guru and teachers of AAMAD Centre and covered the Content of theory.

November 2021

The North East Festival is organised by NCZCC from 12th to 15th November 21 in Delhi at gymkhana Club. The inauguration presentation including more than 100 artists altogether from North East is choreographed by me on 12th Nov, 6pm. AAMAD artists Nisha Kesari, Lawanya Gupta, Ridhima Singh, Shubhangee Goyel has assisted the project and choreography was done by Guru Rani Khanam.

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of AAMAD.

Quarterly Assessments for Students of AAMAD held in this month. These assessments motivated and encouraged the students to work hard to improve their short comings in practice and their result improved. The grades were provided to the parents of the students duly signed by their Guru.

October 2021

On October 7 2021, on the occasion of Flag Off Ceremony Sudarshan Bharat Parikarma at Red Fort, an inclusive culture program presented by AAMAD Artists with disabilities & young artists. Organised by NCZCC, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.

Regular classes were conducted as per AAMAD syllabus. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru and teachers of AAMAD Centre and covered the following content.

September 2021

On 14 th September 2021, it was an honor to be part of an interactive session with Shri Mohanrao Bhagawat ji, in the evening. Apart from many issues, on the behalf of AAMAD Centre, Guru Rani Khanam raised the topic about artists and their employment sectors. Pics: with Sri. Ram Lal ji, Sah Sarkaryavah Shri. Krishna Gopal ji and Sushri Pratibha Prahlad.

On 10 th September 2021, AAMAD Dance Centre presented ‘UTSAV’ a new dance production at LBSNAA, Mussoorie on 10th September 2021.It was an initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence of India. The performance was well received by the audience and we got standing ovation. Aamad artists performed on multi-faceted concepts including dance on Sufi Verses, dance by differently abled dancers and showcased Women Empowerment theme. It's indeed a wonderful experience and very well organised event.

August 2021

AAMAD conducted Online Annual Examination (2020-2021) on 8th August 2021 (Sunday) at its centre. Ms. Nishi Singh (senior Kathak dancers) were invited as an examiner. After Exam, dance classes was restarted on online due to Covid period for Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma courses.

On 10th August 2021, AAMAD Guru Rani Khanam performed along with Aamad centre artists Shuheb Hasan, Zoheb Hasan and Shikha Sharma were on Musical support on 10th August (Tuesday), time: 6pm at Kathak Kendra, New Delhi.

July 2021

Regular classes were conducted as per AAMAD syllabus. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru and teachers of AAMAD Centre and covered the Content of theory.

June 2021

Spic Macay has organised online Kathak dance workshop, under “Sarva Mangal Yoga Series” from 1st June 2021 to 5th June 2021. AAMAD’s Guru Rani Khanam has conducted it.

May 2021

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of AAMAD.

April 2021

In April month 2021,Rasaja Foundation for granting the prestigious Jaya Appasamy's scholarship to two of AAMAD students: Nisha Kesari and Ridhima Singh for enhanced study in Kathak.

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of AAMAD.

AAMAD CENTER

AAMAD Dance Centre

(Reg. no. S 29176 of 1996 - Registered under societies registration act of 1860)

Reg. Office: D-168, Bathla Apart., IP Extension, Patparganj, Delhi-110092

Ph: 09810465046, 01149042707 website: www.aamad.org, e-mail: aamadcentre@gmail.co

ACTIVITY REPORT

2020-2021

During lockdown, we took this opportunity to discuss with several socio political issues with the artists and tried to make that, how we can reflect the burning social issues in our themes of dance productions in future because Kathak is essentially storytelling.

AAMAD Dance Center took an initiative to prepare a many video albums like; ‘EK Umeed’ featuring many nationally and internationally acclaimed artists including Guru Pt. Birju Maharaj, Saroja Vaidhyanathan ji ,Uma Sharma ji, Bharti Shiva ji and many more. This video album was dedicated to Corona warriors. It was collaborated with Urvashi Dance Society together.

Here AAMAD is presenting its activities details of the year 2020 April- 2021 March

Conti…./-

April 2020 - March 2021

MARCH 2021

Regular digital Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of Aamad. Quarterly Assessments for Students of Aamad; Aamad Kathak dance centre conceptualize the idea of regular assessments of their regular dance classes so that students will gain a better understanding of their rich culture and heritage of Kathak. These assessments motivated and encouraged the students to work hard to improve their short comings in practice and their result improved. The grades were provided to the parents of the students duly signed by their Guru.

30th March

AAMAD Dance Centre organised Flying Wings, an inclusive production that brings together people from diverse backgrounds. This program was held on 30th March 2021 at Creative Creation Studio, Vaishali. The program was supported by the Ministry of Culture, New Delhi.

This inclusive production explored the diversity & Inclusion in Indian dance and music. And showcased that there are no limits of either the body or of space to go high and touch the sky. The classical dancers, differently abled dancers participated and performed. Performance themes were devotional, rhythmic, patriotic and innovative which were performed through Kathak artists, creative dancers and dance on wheelchair dance medium.

One can witness the indomitable spirit of this special inclusive performance. The artists were highly skilled performing artists. The choreography done by Rani Khanam, Music by Md. Mustafa, Performing artists were ; Rani Khanam, Shikha Sharma, Chetan Upadhayaay, Aamir Khan, Manoj Kumar, Aadrika Acharya, Shubhangi Aggarwal, Sara Syed, Lawanya Gupta, Nibha Gulati, Devyani Nautiyal, Priyanka Shah, Prachi Bansal etc The program was graced by renowned Kathak Dancer Guru Kalpana Verma ji.

Press Review in Rashtriya Sahara 2021 for ‘Flying Wings’ dance Production by Shri Ravindra Mishra (A Senior Dance & Music Critic)

24 March 2021

‘Swadhinta Ke Rang Falgun Ke Sang’ performed on 24th March at the Kathak Kendra, Chanakya Puri. AAMAD Artists performed in this dance festival like; Rani Khanam with Shikha Sharma, Shuheb Hasan & Zoheb Hasan along with other artists; Shakeel Ahmed and Nasir Khan.

19 March 2021

AAMAD Centre was invited to present a new dance production ‘UTSAV’ in Allauddin Khan Sangeet Samaroh at Maihar, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, organised by dept. of Culture, M.P. govt., Bhopal. AAMAD artists presented new dance production “Utsav” in this prestigious festival. Utsav - is to celebrate the essence of Bhakti-Sringar through the temple and darbari Kathak dance nritya expression elements. It was choreographed by Rani Khanam and performed by Nibha Gulati, Neha Chowhan, Sara Syed, Nisha Kesari, Ridhima Singh, Seshwara deshraj and Rani Khanam.

All presentation were replete with the traditional dance aspects of Kathak- Toda, Tukda, Parans, Tihai, Ladhi, Tipallis, Bhava etc, The performance was open with Spring Item, in this composition. Spring, the shades of spring is traditional yellows, when the spring comes the blooms in every field, the air is filled with fresh aroma of life after a long winters sleep, the streams melt and start running and the birds start singing from every tree. How bereft lovers seek reflections of their beloved in the nature formed by the spring. The girl is longing for her beloved she says come and celebrate spring all together, the item incorporates essence of the melody and rhythm of Nritta (pure dance) and Nritya (expressive) aspect of Kathak dance.

The second presentation was Shakti, Shiva manifested as Ardhnarishwar in Hindu scriptures, Parvati is the very embodiment of love and affection for husband. It is this attribute of hers that made Lord Shiva merge into her and be known as Ardha - Narishwar (Eshwar as one half of parvati).The balance of the universe hangs on the principle of the Ardhanarishwar: Shiva and Shakti, Masculine and Feminine.

The next presentation was Saragam, which is a musical genre melody with words and rhythmic syllables. Sargam have become an important part of Kathak dance repertoire. This presentation was presented with pure Nritta piece highlighting finest aspect of Kathak, like; pirouettes or spins with lot of footwork, that are precise and rhythmic. Kathak’s technical aspects, characterised by linear poses and pirouettes, which clearly reflects the Islamic influences received, to a great extent from Persia.

The next item was Badariya; as a cloud wanders this monsoon it sees varying emotions from the people it affects. It sees the thirst of the populace, the dance of abandon when drops start to fall on the dry land, how bereft lovers seek reflections of their beloved in the pools formed by the rain and it grieves with homeless urchins forced to seek temporary shelters. And Utsav was concluded with “Ishq” which was based on Spiritual and Shringaar-Bhaki expressions. While many saw Kathak as an ancient tradition traversing a long route, since times of ancient history In order to achieve ecstatic union with God, the artists incorporated techniques of movement, chanting, music, swaying and dance.

15 March 2021:

Invited by DG ICCR to head of institutes, artists etc. to discuss and dance productions presentation for ‘Atulya Bharat festival’ 2021-2022. The meetting was held on at ICCr Head office, New Delhi.

4th & 5Th March 2021

Ita Nagar, Arunachal Pradesh Workshop for PwD artists by AAMAD

AAMAD Centre have successfully conducted the workshop for PwD artists, who were trained at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh on 4th & 5th March; the same artists were trained under both NHFDC schemes and ALIMCO Schemes. Through this workshop training, artists has created awareness about the beneficial schemes of respective corporations. It was a good platform for PwD artists hailing from various parts of North Eastern States. The aforesaid training of artists was conducted by AAMAD team of three persons; i.e., Rani Khanam, a senior Choreographer along with two supporting staffs. Nikhat Aalam & Arsia Mathur.

4th March 2021

Divya Kala Shakti’s Grand Finale dance Production at D. K. Convention Hall Ita Nagar, Arunachal Pradesh

On 4th March, 2021 PwD students, who were trained by AAMAD under both NHFDC schemes and ALIMCO Schemes, has performed dance production in Divya Kala Shakti’s Grand Finale (a cultural program) organised by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) and Choreographed by Guru Rani Khanam. It was performed by talented North eastern disabled young artists from various parts of North Eastern States and other states like; Delhi, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh etc. Through the performance, PwD artists has created awareness about the ability of disabilities. It was felicitated by Arunachal Pradesh’s CM Pema Khandu & Governor B.D. Mishra.

Guru Rani Khanam with Arunachal Pradesh’s CM Pema Khandu ,Governor B.D. Mishra, Ms. Shakuntala D.Gamlin, Secretary of Dept of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

Arunachal: Governor interacts
with Divyangjan March 4, 2021

Itanagar March 4, 2021

2 March 2021: An article about the achievements and impact of the art and artist, written by Ms Anjana Rajan (A Senior Dance Critic)

28 January 2021

On the occasion of Indo Occidental Symbiosis music release event at Sun N Sand Mumbai, guru Rani Khanam was invited one of the guest of honors, with Actress Hema Malini, Ustad Rashid Khan, Ustad Akram Khan, Shouvik Dasgupta, Ila Arun, Shaan, Sadhna Shrivastava and others.

28 December 2020

EZCC’s Cultural program to view for Republic Day celebration 2021, Visited by Guru Rani Khanam along with other artists to Kolkatta. With Joint Secretary- Ministry of Culture, director of EZCC and artists. Congratulation Gouri Basu ji for wonderful establishment of Badya Bithika - a museum of tribal instruments.

23 December 2020

A Live interaction & demonstration with Dept. of Cultural affair, LPU

6th December 2020

Rithwik Foundation for Performing Arts and Rujuta Soman Culture Academy. Has invited AAMAD’s Artists guru Rani Khanam and others to Performed on 6th December 2020,6.30pm in Arpit Dance Festival, Pune .Link; https://Rithwikfoundation.com/arpit-2020

Regular digital classes were conducted as per AAMAD syllabus. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru’s of Aamad and covered the following content:

Focusing on Ideas about Natyashastra and its content.
Teaching the History of the evolution of Kathak

28th November 2020

In “Shabad Keertan Sangeet Sabha” dance and music festival organised by Kathak Kendra, New Delhi Guru Rani Khanam was invited along with AAMAD artists to perform its new dance production Live on Baba Farid & Sant Kabir's Composition on 28th November for Kathak Kendra Festival on the Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti.Photo by Ashwani Chopra, Costume by Sandhya Raman, Compared by Shashiprabha Tiwari http://www.facebook.com/sangeetnatak/

24 October 2020

CCRT & Routes 2 Roots's e-learning workshop titled “Introducing Cultural Inputs in Curriculum Teaching” for hundred fifty teachers from all over India and invited Guru Rani Khanam, Shikha Sharma, Shuheb Hasan (AAMAD and its artists) along with Naushad Ahmed a Virtual Lecture Demonstration /Indirections.

15 October 2020

Urvashi Dance Music Art & Cultural Society invited Guru Rani Khanam, Founder Aamad Dance Centre on Board as their one of the Jury for Sur Taal - Hunar Ka Kamaal : An International classical and light music online talent hunt!

23rd September 2020

Mudra Academy of Performing Arts, Jaipur cordially invited senior and young artists worldwide to the 5 week Digital Kathak Dance series which commenced from 23rd September to 24th October. The Series showcased talk shows on various subjects related to Art and Culture and a performance by eminent artists every Wednesday and Saturday. Aamad Guru Rani Khanam and senior student’s Nisha Kesari performed in this festival.

19 August 2020

'VIRASAT' held on 23rd August (Sunday) at 6:30 pm. http://facebook.com/ragviragkalakendra/ Artists shared journey, Org by Rag Virag Kala Kendra, Delhi

14 August 2020

A heart-touching performance on 'Vande Mataram' by differently-abled artists, choreographed by senior Kathak dancer Rani Khanam.

13th August 2020

RUBAROO Live by Sastrika- a unit of Performing arts

3rd & 4th August in workshop series 'Rupantar'. Performed by: AAMAD senior artist Shikha Sharma has conducted and demonstrate Kathak dance.

Restarted digital Kathak Classes in August due to Covid period for Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma students as per Admission period for the new students at AAMAD.

According to the syllabus of AAMAD. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru and teachers of Aamad and covered the following content:

Definitions of Thah, Dugun, Chaugun, Avartan, Tala, Matra, Laya
Portayals of Asamyuta mudra from Abhinayadarpana and its uses in dance.
Elaborated the History of “Kathak” in detail
Introduced the Gharana of Kathak- Lucknow, Jaipur, Banaras & Raigarh.

10 July 2020

“DASON DISHAAYEN”

Every drop of the Moment yearns for the magic in its Momentum... Performed by AAMAD artist Shikha Sharma. May the Breeze around, be filled with the Song Liberation & Celebration. With this humble note of hope and prayers. A compilation to mark the emotion of the moment and spread the message of the arrival of Good Times. Let’s Be Positive and fill each drop of the moment with Optimistic Energies. Concept & Poetry: Anup Om Lohani https://www.facebook.com/100004171361815/videos/1656020247880338/

27 July 2020

Journey of a Dancer- Face to face with Kathak Guru Rani Khanam with Nishak

10 July 2020

AAMAD senior artist Ms. Ridhima Singh performed on 1o July 2020, time: 7:30 pm on the facebook page of Taal-Swar-Angh Music Society. It was livestream and every one appreciated.

26 July 2020

The Online Annual examination of AAMAD-Dance Center held on 26 July 2020 at its centre. Ms. Nishi Singh (A senior Kathak dancers) were invited as an examiner.

27 June 2020

On 27 June 2020, 7:30 pm (IST) : Ingress (Episode 5) - Re-visiting Roots: An interactive live conversation with Kathak exponent Vidushi Smt. Rani Khanam ji and Vidushi Smt. Madhumita Roy ji on Facebook (pls visit my profile page) at 7:30 pm (IST), 4 p.m.(European time), 3 pm (UK time) with Anurekha Ghosh.

21 June 2020

On the occasion of International Yoga day, First healing music single was launched on 21 June 2020 by Dhawni.Guru Rani Khanam on the behalf of AAMAD Dance Centre has share the power of Yoga and Music therapy altogether.

14 June 2020

Ek Umeed - Tribute to Covid 19 warriors by Artists

The video Ek Umeed is conceptualised by AAMAD and Urvashi Dance Music Art & Cultural Society, written by Ashok Jamnani & music by Shiv Shankar Ray. In this crucial time of crisis and in the chaos of Covid-19, the veteran, Gurus and eminent classical dancers have taken an initiative to speak to the world through their emotions and dance and give tribute to all corona warriors i.e. the health workers, the police, the hygiene workers, and all the dedicated Indians working tirelessly in support of the lives in this pandemic, through the video, 'Ek Umeed'.

We are thankful to our Gurus, Seniors and eminent artists who has contributed their inputs in this video; Our Guru Pt. Birju Maharaj ji, Dr. Saroja Vaidyanathan ji, Uma Sharma ji, Smt. Manjushree Chatterjee, Ranjana Gauhar ji, Saswati Sen ji, Vaswati Mishra ji, Bharti Shivaji, Myself, Rekha Mehra, Nalini Kamalini Asthana,Rita Mustaphi ji, Kavita Dwivedi, Mangla Bhatt & Raghavraj Bhatt, Jayshree Acharya, Abhay Shankar Mishra & Kakoli Shankar Mishra, Madhusmita Bora, Nishi Singh. Along with them many eminent government officials from the field of art and culture have extended their support for the video.

Ek Umeed is encouraged by Ministry of culture & President of ICCR.

Rashtriya Sahara's Press Review on Ek Umeed (Video)

Ek Umeed - Tribute to Covid 19 warriors by Artists

1 June - 7 June 2020

On Line Interaction Series, organised by Spic Macay
On 3rd June, AAMAD Guru Rani Khanam has appeared in ANUBHAV (Online Interaction Series, organised by Spic Macay.

31 May 2020

On 31st May 2020, AAMAD senior Student Ms. Nisha Kesari performed live on the facebook page of CCRT at 5:30 PM in ‘Meri Kala Hi Meri Pehchan hai’ a series of live performances organised by CCRT. CCRT for keeping Artists spirits high even in such tough times and giving young artists to create the opportunity and platform.

29 May 2020

Guru Rani Khanam was appeared in Baton Baton Mein Part, It was live stream on Instagram, presented by Sunil Mishra, Bhopal. The conversation was liked and appreciated by everyone.

27 May 2020

AAMAD has presented its senior artist and Teacher Shikha Sharma, who performed in Navapallava on 31st May 2020. It was a wonderful initiative to promote the young artists and save art through this online festival.

8 May 2020

Sharing *'Dancing Emotions'* perform by AAMAD’s students. Video is to spread the kindness, care, humanity, help and solidarity in harsh times of pandemic. https://www.facebook.com/1172061040/videos/10222036397796967/

5 May 2020

Sharing this wonderful Video 'CALL FOR HUMANITY', initiated by Kaushik Poddar. Artists are: Astad Deboo ji, Rani Khanam, Kavita Dwibedi, Gillies Chuyen, Rafel Piotr Matysiok, Keerthana Ravi, Voice: Smt. Shovana Traxl Narayan, Music: Samrath Awasthi. https://www.facebook.com/1172061040/videos/10222003970706310/

29 th April 2020

Raqs (Dance) is IBADAT

Celebrated International Dance day Celebration 2020 through Social Media massage by Aamad Guru’s Rani Khanam, appealed to everyone to join the hands all together on the occasion of International Dance day Celebration. https://www.facebook.com/1172061040/videos/10221934885939234/

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY REPORT
2019 - 2020

March 2020

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of Aamad. Quarterly Assessments for Students of Aamad. Aamad Kathak dance centre conceptualize the idea of regular assessments of their regular dance classes so that students will gain a better understanding of their rich culture and heritage of Kathak. These assessments motivated and encouraged the students to work hard to improve their short comings in practice and their result improved. The grades were provided to the parents of the students duly signed by their Guru.

1st February 2020

On 1st February 2020, Pratibha Vasantotsav Festival was organised by AAMAD Dance Centre and Kautilya Foundation shall celebrate ‘Srijan’ (creation) of a budding artist, the program was started with a solo dance by Nisha Kesari along with some senior and young dancers of AAMAD. There was a performance by senior Kathak artist Dr. Rekha Mehra.The program was graced by the presence of senior Personalities like; Shri Rishi Vashisth, Director of CCRT,Smt. Sindhu Mishra, Deputy Secretary of Sahitya kala Parishad, Delhi and many more artists, Journalists and musicians;

28th & 29th January 2020

On 28th & 29th January 2020, Guru Rani Khanam on the behalf of AAMAD dance Centre, has participated as one of the speaker in ICCR's National Conference on 'Destination India' - Making India the Preferred Hub of Education held at Symbiosis International University, Pune. Discussion topic was Prospective in studies of Indian Knowledge Systems & Culture for the International students. Prospective in studies of Indian Knowledge Systems & Culture for the International students.

20 January 2020

On 20 January 20, On the behalf of AAMAD dance Centre, Rani Khanam participated Meetiing at ICCR with its DG, DDG and all senior Gurus: Saroja vaidhynathan ji, Uma Sharma ji, Bharti Shivaji, Jaylaxmi Eshwar ji to discuss performing arts structure and its learning for the foreign students of ICCR.

26th January 2020

On 26th January 2020, AAMAD felt honoured, that Guru Rani Khanam was invited for the Republic Day at–Home, hosted by the President of India also was part of the Republic day-Day 2020 committee for selection for dancers

15th January 2020

On 15th January 2020, Aamad Dance Center's has successfully presented Rang -e- Sukhan (Colour Of Poetry) at Shri Ram Centre Auditorium, New Delhi. This dance production presented by the artists of Aamad Dance Centre. The performances were based on Persian, Urdu and Braj Bhasha poetries, and highlighted an amalgamation “Ganga- Jamuni Tehzeeb, which is very much relevant today era. Smt. Jayanti Ranganathan ji (President of Aamad) has distributed souvenirs to the Artists and Smt. Manjari Singha Ji (Chief Guest) for lighting the lamp.

April 2019 - March 2020

AAMAD has been successfully organizing festivals & seminars for last more than two decade. These festivals & seminars had a mixed presence of veterans, new comers and renowned personalities who have won many accolades time and again. These & seminars have won rave reviews from the art critics and art connoisseurs.

7th December 2019

On 7th December 2019, it is an honour for AAMAD and its artists to present Kathak and beautiful dancing aspects of Luchnow style in Deeksha - A Guru Shishya Paramparaa Festival ,organised by IGNCE under Kalaashram Institute, founded by Pt. Birju Maharaj ji , held on 7th December 2019. Deeksha to be revered & cherished - A Parampara of grace, virtuosity & excellence. Performances presented with love and respect to the Guru and the Art.

November 2019

AAMAD Dance Centre has presented Sufiana and Traditional Kathak performances on 30th November at Neemrana Fort, Rajasthan under their Classical dance & Music series

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of Aamad. Quarterly Assessments for Students of Aamad. On 23rd November 2019, AAMAD Dance Centre’s Artists Performed In Pt. Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande Festival At Mansour M.P. Which was Organised By MP Culture Ministry, Bhopal, M.P.

Rani Khanam was invited for the performance and workshops at Stockholm Sangeet Festival from 15 November to 18

November 2019

in Sweden. She has successfully conducted Kathak workshop with young talented dancers from all Europe & Korea. Stockholm Sangeet Festival is one of the excellent dance & Music festival in Europe.

17th November 2019

On 17th November 2019, the students of AAMAD Dance Centre were participated in the seminar for artists meet at Rajghat, the seminar was organaised by Sansakar Bharti.

15th November 2019

AAMAD is presented its new Dance production 'Suhni-Mehar Ballte’ at Kamani Auditorium, Mandi House, Organised by Sindhi Academy’s Varshik Sammam Samaroh 2019

12th November

2019 at Vrindavan Aamad Dance Centre has presented a Divine dance performance on the occasion of Bhagwat Geeta prasang by Great spiritual Guru Shri M at Vrindavan, U.P.

October 2019

On 30 October, 2019, former Cultural Minister), Guru with Dr. Shri Mahesh Sharma ji ( MP and former Cultural Minister), Guru Rani Khanam was invited by renowned writer Shri Lallan Prrasad Kesari ji on the occasion of his book release Panchali at Noida.

October 2019

AAMAD Dance Centre artists were performed in Virasat Kathak dance Festival at Lucknow, organised by Kathak Rashtriya Kathak Sansthan on 24th October 2019. Aamad has presented its new concept Raindrop. Many senior artists were attended the festival and appreciated the presentation. AAMAD’s artists are with Smt. Purnima Pande ji, Smt. Uma Trigunayat ji, Ravi Nath ji and our Aamad Kathak Dance Centre artists.

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of Aamad also a Quarterly Assessments for Students of Aamad were made. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru’s of Aamad and covered the following content:

Focusing on Ideas about Natyashastra and its content
Teaching the History of the evolution of Kathak
Differentiation between Folk dances and classical dances.

Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal for DHRUV Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme

23rd Oct 2019

From 13th to 23rd Oct 2019, As a one of the mentor, guru Rani Khanam was associated with 'DHRUV,' the Prime Minister Innovative Learning Programme, which was launched at the ISRO headquarter, organised by HRD Ministry. The objective of DHRUV is to allow talented students realise their full potential and contribute to society. 30 gifted students in performing arts were selected to train under senior Gurus in their respective fields. The final presentation has taken place at Shri Fort Auditorium on 23rd Oct 2019.

August, 2019.

Press Reviews has been appeared in many leading newspapers like: HT, Pioneer in September about the AAMAD Dance Productions which was held at Mehrulli Monsoon Festival on 30th August, 2019.

The Mehrulli Monsoon Festival was organized to celebrate the joyous traditions of Saawan through performances at Jahaz Mehal, Mehruli, New Delhi by Delhi Tourism & Art and Culture Dept. Aamad Dance Centre’s artists performed Monsoon’-a Traditional composition based on Monsoon in Kathak Regular classes were conducted as per AAMAD syllabus. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru’s of Aamad and covered the following content:
• Focusing on Ideas about Natyashastra and its content.
• Teaching the History of the evolution of Kathak

14 August 2019

On 14 August 2019 at Habitat Centre, Stain Auditorium, Lodhi Road, AAMA Dance Centre’s artists has performed two Kathak dance presentations; Laygati & Yamuna Aarti in Sare Jahan Se Accha Dance Festival, organaised by Utsav organisation, New Delhi

On 13 August 2019 Lecture Demonstration for Spic Macay at Jaipuria School, Vasundhara, Ghaziabad

On 21 August 2019 Lecture Demonstration Spic Macay at St. Mark School, Janak Puri, New Delhi Guru Rani Khanam has performed with the AAMAD senior students Tanya Aggarwal and Shikha Sharma.

30 July 2019, A compilation of research work of Guru Rani Khanam, the founder secretary of AAMAD Dance Centre, on the subject of 'Study in Indo-Persian

Synthesis in Kathak dance of Lucknow gharana & Hindustani music', who has received the Senior Fellowship award for 2015 - 2016 from Ministry of Culture , Govt of India, has submitted her work to CCRT, New Delhi

28 July, 2019, Guru Rani Khanam views on the subject of ‘Why you must fall in love with yourself’ by Nona Walia appeared in Times of India with the title of Have an affair with yourself.

23 July, 2019 choreographed a successful Special Show of Ability in Disabilit (Divyang children from different part of our India ) at Parliament House Auditorium, Delhi with Honourable President of India, Vice President of India, Prime Minister of India & Speaker of Lok Sabha. Directed by Sindhu Bhagia Mishra, Choreography by Rani Khanam and Team Ritika Swati , Nikhat Aalam,Gulshan Batra (Batra Electricals) for providing Stage Lights & Sound System &Sundeep Dutta as Light Designer of the show

SUMMER BREAK from 15th June to 30th June.

June 3rd to 8th June, 2019

Summer Kathak workshop conduct for Spic Macay 7th international convention at JNU, Delhi with three eminent critics Smt. Leela Venkataraman, Smt.Manjari Sinha and shri Sunil Kothari who came to watch Kathak workshop.

So wonderful to met all together with galaxy of artists and Friends like Smt.Bharati Shivaji, Shri Wasifuddin Khan, Smt. Geetanjali Lal, Shri Jayarama Rao, Kavita Dwibedi and Sapna Kamal Sangra. There were three dance teachers Nisha Kesari, Shikha Sharma and Chavi Jain were assisted the workshop.

From 1 June to 10 June 2019, GAAMAD centre has conducted two workshops in the month of June 2019.

The 1st Workshops , & free Classes were conducted for differently abled artists to creat awareness about the disability in Arts for mass. Aamad Dance Centre conducts Free Workshops & Classes for differently abled artists & created awareness about their abilities amongst the general public at Purbasha Kali Mandir, Patparganj, Delhi. AAMAD has invited young talented physical disabled artists from Delhi to participate.

The 2nd Abhinaya Workshop was conducted by Guru Smt. Sindhu Mishra ji :

“Abhinaya Workshop” at its Centre. Smt. Sindhu Mishra ji who is renowned Bharatanatyam dancer & Guru, has successfully conducted the workshop. Apart from Aamad students, there were many students and individual dancers from outside has participated in the workshop.

From 6 to 11 May, 2019, Rani Khanam was invited to conduct Kathak Kendra, New Delhi Annual exams as an one of the examiner with full swing. With eminent & legendary examiners Guru Nandini Singh Ji Guru Ravi Gangani ji, Gurus Abhimanyu Lal , Guru Subhash Chandra , Guru Ashok Bhattacharya and Sonia gupta all together.

The 2nd Abhinaya Workshop was conducted by Guru Smt. Sindhu Mishra ji :

On 18 and 19 May 2019

The Annual examination of AAMAD Dance Center held on 18 & 19 May 2019 (Saturday & Sunday) at its centre. Ms. Kavita Thakur and Ms. Sonia gupta (A senior Kathak dancers) were invited as a examiners.

On 11th June 2019, Guru Rani Khanam was invited in the selection of young dancers for CCRT Scholarship from all over India.

On 18th of April, 2019, "Magic India- Ramayan " An Inclusive show based on the epic Ramayan with Russian-Indian collaboration between KOVCHEG ( Artem Moiseenko) , Aamad Dance Centre founded by renowned Kathak Dancer and composer- Guru Rani Khanam , Regional Administration of Primorye-Vladivostok-Russian Federation, The Consulate General of India in Vladivostok together with ICCR was organized at Vladivostok Circus on the 18th of April, both abled and differently abled artists from Russia and Aamad Dance centre participated including Nisha Kesari , Ridhima Singh Shikha Sharma Akanksha Gairola Sonu Gupta . The show was a huge success, it was greatly appreciated and received wide coverage in the russian media, All the artists received standing ovation by the full house. On 18 April 2019, there were Nine (9) senior students of 'Aamad Dance Center' performed at the Vladivostok State Circus in Vladivostok, Russia . Choreographed and presented "Magic India - Ramayan" an Inclusive integrated show based on the epic Ramayan. ; The name of the AAMAD artists are; Akansha Gaiorola, Shikha Sharma, Ridhima Singh, Nisha Kesari, Amir Khan, Chetan, Sonu Gupta, Manoj Kumar, Sunil Kumar and the choreography has been done by guru Rani Khanam.

Ramayan with Russian artists, it was an Indian collaboration at Vladivostok Russia on 18th of April, 2019. The Abled & Differently abled students from AAMAD Dance Centre, India and Primorye Vladivostok Russian Federation, Russia has participated together. The festival was organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) with the collaboration of Kovcheg Artom Moiseenko, Regional Administer of Primorye Vladivostok Russian Federation & the Consulate General of India. The program was appreciated & received wide coverage in the Russian Media. All the artists received standing ovation by the full house.

On 18th April 2019, Guru Rani Khanam has choreographed and presented a very spl. Prog 'Divya Kala Shakti, Witnessing Ability in Disability' along with 173 differently able young artists from all over India has participated and performed at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi, AAMAD’s students also performed had a wonderful experience to be a part of this mega Production.

Guru Rani Khanam with the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind

On 8th April, 2019 , at Kerala Thiruvananthapuram, AAMAD group.- Kathak & Differently abled students, were invited to perform in Kanakolsavam Festival. The city witnessed the unique style of dancing on Wheelchairs & Crutches, presented by our institute AAMAD Dance Centre.

MARCH 2019

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma courses were continued as per syllabus of Aamad.

On 29th March 2019 Rani Khanam along with AAMAD dance Centre’s artists performed in Spic Macay’s Convention concert at IIT College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

MARCH 2019

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma courses were continued as per syllabus of Aamad.

On 29th March 2019 Rani Khanam along with AAMAD dance Centre’s artists performed in Spic Macay’s Convention concert at IIT College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

From 13 March to 17 March 2019

AAMAD Centre’s artists were invited by Ministry of Culture, India to give their elegant Kathak dance performance in 'Festival of India’ dance & Music Festival at Doha, Qatar. There were 3 major performances in Qatar for Qatar residents and south Asian communities. The tour started from 13 March 2019 to 17th March 2019. Tour was organised by Indian Cultural Centre at Doha- Qatar and Ministry of Culture, India. It was as part of India Qatar Cultural Year. The main artists were Rani Khanam, Meha Jha, Shikha Sharma, Ridhima Singh, Tanya Sehgal, Tanya Aggarwal, Saumya Kohli and Shubangee Goel. The group has performed at Katara, Qatar Museums Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al Thani, ICC Ashoka Hall in Doha / Qatar. The artists have presented the traditional dance composition and Sufiana Composition. The program was based on digital recording.

March 2019

On 19th March 2019, AAMAD Dance Centre celebrated ‘HOLI MILAN’ at Shipra Krishna Azure, Basement - Big Hall Plot No. 7, Kaushambi, UP. All the students, Rasikas, Senior Dancers, Gurus and media person have attend the festival.

AAMAD has invited senior artists like Smt. Rekha Mehra a senior Kathak exponent, , Sanjukta Gat (Vocalist)from Pune to perform. There were few dance presentation by AAMAD’s Guru, Teachers and students. Tabla was accompanied by Ust. Naushad Ahmed and Harmonium by Zoheb Hasan.

On 13th March 2019, at Varanaisi, the Benaras club has organised an evening of ‘Sufiana’ Ruhaniyat Ki Ore dance festival. AAMAD Dance Centre’s artists and students at Varanasi.The program was organised by Benaras Club, Varanasi, U.P.

On 2nd March, 2019, Aamad artists performed in Tatva 2019 Dance & Music Festival at Jammu. The program was organised by J & K Spic Macay .

On 23rd Feb, 2019, AAMAD Artists has performed at Bulandsehar in Dance & Music Festival, UP. AAMAD Artists & Senior students like; Shikha Sharma, Ridhima Singh, Tanya Sehgal, Nisha Kesari, Soumya Kohli, Abhipriya Sharma, Lawanya gupta, Shubhangee Goyal and Jhalak Singh Performed with Rani Khanam.

For 26th January 2019, Guru Rani Khanam was invited one of the expert committee member, at India gate for the selection of School Children dance performance for Republic Day Parade,2019

On 22nd February 2019, Prasar Bharati team came to our AAMAD Centre, on the behalf of AAMAD centre, we gave the Good wishes for their upcoming 2nd international Asian Broadcasting TV Dance festival. In the 1st ABU international TV Dance Festival, AAMAD’s choreographic work 'Andaz E Raqs' was selected & performed by the students, there were many other artists came from 13 countries and were participated in this festival in 2017

On 12th February 2019, AAMAD Centre’s artists were Participated in ‘Prayagraj Khumb Mela’ 2019 organised by North Centre Zone Cultural Centre NCZCC, Allahabad. We have presented our new production' which was well received by audience and Media.

Review in the Samikhsya by Smt. Leela Venkataraman …….. "Far away from the exhibitionistic Kathak one is generally treated to, Rani Khanam’s Kathak with the Lucknow ‘andaz’ revels in underplayed artistry- seen in both the Surdas composition “Nachata Sudhanda Sreenandananda” followed by Yamunashtakam. It was Kathak without any attempt at showing off one’s skill. And Khanam quietly weaves in all the aspects of technique in Nritta like Thata, Tukra, Chal, Kavit, Gat, Paran, etc with Chakkars and tatkar in the group .

Review in Narthak by Shri Sunil Kothari ……..From Delhi, the renowned dancer Rani Khanam, a senior disciple of Pandit Birju Maharaj, represented nazakat, delicacy and khubsurati, beauty of Lucknow gharana, with her well trained dancers. She wove in intra forms of tode, tukde, amad, paran taking palta and decorated the dance with graceful movements highlighting the beauty of Lucknow gharana. The poetry of Surdas found a felicitous expression in her abhinaya and dancing of her troupe. Rani Khanam is a name to reckon with in the world of Kathak. Her own choreography of Sufi saint poets has won her international reputation and unqualified success for expanding the boundaries of Kathak repertoire. Equally at ease with Braj literature as with Islamic literature, she is a link between religions that aim at oneness Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of Aamad.

On 5th February, 2019

Aamad Kathak Dance Centre has presented its two new dance productions on 5thFebruary 2019 at supported by Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India at stein Auditorium, Habitat Centre, Delhi. Choreography done by Guru Rani Khanam, Lights by Sandeep Dutta, Introduction by Rani Khanam, Sets by Mohan Singh Rawat, Music by Imran Khan & Shuheb Hasan., Videography by Ashwani Chopra and Photos by Prasad Siddhanthi.

In Wajid Ali Shah dance Production, the choreography was based on Nawab WajidAli shah’s great compositions, Thumri, Ghazal and creations in Kathak. Kathak classical dance attained new heights of popularity and glory under Last Nawab of Awadh ‘Wajid Ali Shah’s expert guidance and lavish patronage.

Ghazal

The first choreography based on Wajid Ali Shah’s Ghazals and couplets , which were exclusively about "earthly love" (ishq-e-majazi), but many of them can be interpreted in either context, Divine Love (ishq-e-haqiqi) and can be viewed in a spiritual context, with the Beloved being a metaphor for God or the poet's spiritual master. Dancers performed first Thumri which was based on Radha Krishna love and other the second Thumri was based on Wajid Ali Shah most famous and poignant Thumri “Babul Mora Naihar Chchoo to Jay”, in which Nawab expressed his innermost feeling during his last days in Kolkatta (Calcutta).

Gatnikas The second choreography was based on Wajid Ali shah’s book ‘Musunmi-Ba-Banni - on Kathak dance, which highlights his masterful amalgam of Indian and Persian culture. The dancers has presented few gatnikas out of 36 types of Rahas, were all set in Taal Teentaal & Roopak taal with colourful names including Mor-Chchatr, Ghunghat, Salami, Mor Pankhi, Husn, Adda, Fariyaadi, Peshwaj etc.

RAHAS

The third choreography was based on Rahas. It is a kind of group performance in which Wajld Ali Shah blended the classical Kathak and Ras folk dance of braj. In it group dancing was performed and the dance contained a sustained theme depicted by various mudras and bhav. The choreography played a very important part in these Items. Amad-o Raf, Ghumta. Gardlsh-o Bramarl. Tukra, all these technicalities were integrated in Rahas. The difference was that Gats in Kathak were danced in to and fro movements while, in this, the Gats were danced by going about in circles (halgas) and semi-circles in consonance with the original concept of Ras.

2nd Production;
Zikir & Noor - the Divine Grace A Kathak dance performance is all about an expression of mystical poetry from Sufism / Zikir (Assam), Hamd, Mankabad. Sufism / Bhakti go beyond religion, it’s a direct connect with the creator in the quest for personal enlightenment and self-realization, transcending churches, temples, mosques and their rituals. The legend Kathak Guru Smt. Manju Shree Chetterji and senior photographer Shri Avinash Pasricha given flowers to the artists at the end of the programme.

On 3rd February, 2019 at Spic Macay Convention program at Patna. Rani Khanam and Shikha Sharma with Kiran Seth (Founder-Spic Macay) and Vivek Sinha (Coordinator).The performance was accompanied by Naushad Ahmed, Shuheb Hasan and Nasir Khan.

On 1st February 2019, a solo performance presented by guru Rani Khanam for ‘Naad Nartan’ organisation at Triveni Kala Sangam auditorium, New Delhi., The festival was dedicated to Late guru Tirath Ram Azad ji. Legend Smt. Urmila Nagar ji has grace the festival and given flowers to the artists. The accompanist were ,Naushad Ahmed, Nasir Khan, Shuheb Hasan and Shikha Sharma.

On January 15, 2019, AAMAD Dance Centre has celebrated its 22nd edition of Annual Kathak Dance Festival 'ANTARANG' at Shri Ram Centre Auditorium, Safadar Hashmi Marg, New Delhi at 5 PM.The festival concept was to express of various emotions and vibrant Kathak traditional performance of an in-depth journey through Guru Shishya Prampara with International Artist & upcoming Kathak dancers.

The annual Festival provides opportunity for its senior and young students to present their training of Kathak on professional platform. Festival had a privilege to have renowned Guru Janaki Petric from New York, who performed Kathak in This festival. There were many senior most & renowned Gurus & artists, who grace the festival with their presence.

5 March Aamad Senior Student Shikha Sharma performed SOLO Kathak performance in Sopan- Festival of Young Musicians and Dancers, org. by Sahitya Kala Parishad on 5th March at Central Park, CP, New Delhi with the accompanying artists Zakir Khan on Tabla, Nasir Khan on Sarangi,zoheb Hasan on Vocal and Salman Warsi on Pakhawaj.

30 MARCH 2018

IRCEN (India International Rural Cultural Centre) Presents a dance ballet VEER ABHIMANYU (a legendary, true story) at 6.30 p.,m. on Friday, the 30th March 2018 at Amphi theatre, IRCEN Bhawan, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The choreography by Rani Khanam, assisted by AAMAD’s teachers and senior students Akansha Gairol & Shikha Sharma. The dancers were students of AAMAd Dance Centre; Akansha Gairola, Shikha Sharma, Tanya Sehgal, Sara Syed, Sanchi Aggarwal, Devyanshi Basu, Kritika Singh, Khusboo Kabra, Lavanya Gupta, Gyatri Pillai, Sakshi Chauhan.

Regular classes were conducted as per AAMAD syllabus. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru’s

ACTIVITY 2016 - 2017

AAMAD’s inter disciplinary and cross cultural projects are an important part of its activities. AAMAD’s artists have been featured in prestigious national and International dance festivals. AAMAD has been successfully organizing festivals & seminars for last two decades and won rave reviews from the art critics and art connoisseurs.

AAMAD tried to highlight community issues through our performances and also raise awareness about rights of Women and person with disabilities.

November 22 to 24.

Lecture Demonstration Series in Dehradoon from November 22 to 24. AAMAD’S artists-Shri Pradeep Mishra and Shuheb Hasan were the Part of this Lecture. demonstration series

On 13th December, 2018 , ‘SARANGI LEGACY 2018’ Music & Dance Festival held on the occasion of Postage Stamp Release Ceremony In memory of Legendary Sarangi Samrat "Ustad Sabri Khan Saheb" at Stein Auditorium, Habitat Center, New Delhi. The festival was supported by Saurang Sangeet Society & Dept. of Posts. The artists were Ustad Kamal Sabri & Pt. Anindo Chatterjee and Guru Rani Khanam & Ustad Akram Khan has given memorable performances. The Kathak Recital was accompanist by Nasir Khan, Shuheb hasan, Salman Waris, Sunil Chowadhry & Shikha Sharma.

On 17th November 2018, the 8th Duet Kathak Dance Festival 2018" organised by Rag Virag Educational & Cultural Society on 16th & 17th Nov at Triveni Auditorium , New Delhi at 6:00 PM. AAMAD Guru Rani Khanam & AAMAD’s Teacher Shikha Sharma has performed Duet in The festival. The media has appreciated the concept & Performance presentation

On 25th November 2018, AAMAD Dance Centre's repertory artists who has performed for 3rd PSPB Delhi Half Marathon held on at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium. Mary Kom, the most successful - World woman boxing champion has felicitated AAMAD Dance Centre's repertory artists and appreciated the performance.

On 21st October 2018,at Maharaja Agrasain Engineering College,Sector 22, Rohini, Delhi, Bharat Lok Shiksha Parishad, North Delhi Chapter is organised under the aegis of Ekal Abhiyan, at 5pm. AAMAD’s Exclusive Dance program, presented by Differently abled artists on wheelchairs. The artists have performed special choreographed dance pieces for ‘Ekal Foundation day. The Dance presentation was based on Ekal's Integrated & Holistic development of rural & tribal through education.

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of Aamad also a Quarterly Assessments for Students of Aamad were made.

Theory Classes were conducted by Guru’s of Aamad and covered the following content:
• Focusing on Ideas about Natyashastra and its content.
• Teaching the History of the evolution of Kathak
• Differentiation between Folk dances and classical dances.

On 12th Oct 2018, AAMAD’s Artists has performed in ‘ATULYA BHARAT’ Festival, at Patna, organized by North Zone Cultural Centre and Lalit Kala Akademi - Bihar Govt. AAMAD’s Artists presented 'Basant' & ‘Tere Ishaq Nachaya’ compositions based on a famous work of the Sufi poet Hazrat Amir Khusro and Bulle Shah. The choreography and composition was made by Guru Rani Khanam together with Nisha Kesari, Tanya Sehgal, Shikha Sharma, Sara Syed and Saumya Kohli.

On 2nd October 2018, AAMAD Centre honoured to have been asked to present their students; differently abled students with Kathak Artists to perform in Broadway Musical dance performance along with Ariel dancers combined with Contemporary dancers for "India Skills 2018 Festival" of Govt. of India, at J N U Auditorium, Delhi. The unique dance composition was choreographed and directed by Guru Rani Khanam (AAMAD Founder).

This is first of its kind. A unique synthesis of Kathak, Contemporary dance combined with Ariel and wheelchair based artist. The concept was to showcase the Skill and its true Spirit. The event was hosted by Show Craft event Company.

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of Aamad.

On 19 September 2018, AAMAD Repertory performed in 'Smriti Prasang' Festival at Shashkiya Sangeet & Lalit Kala Mahavidhylay, Khandwa, org. by M.P. Kala Parishad, Bhopal . Accompanist by Ustad Shakeel Ahmed Khan, Yar Mohd, Shuheb Hasan along with the dancers; Guru Rani Khanam , Tanya Sehgal, Shikha Sharma and Nisha Kesari. Program was well appreciated by everyone.

AAMAD’s funder secretary Rani Khanam was invited for to speak about her creative work to Lok Sabha TV for "Kala Samvad" program. The Program was conducted by Smt. Kumud Diwan.It was telecast on 30 September 2018 at 8.30pm

On 14th September, 2018, AAMAD’s artists have performed a Sufiana Compositions of Baba Bulleh Shah ‘Tere Ishaq Nachaya’ on the occasion of the Doordarshan Foundation Day Event at Mandi House, New Delhi. All the artists mat with many personality of Doordarshan like; . Gunjan Bhatnagar. Ms. Jyotsna, Sadhna Shrivastav, Preeti Mathur, Shrabani Dasgupta, Mr. Joshi, Mr. Nigam and so many more.

On 9th August, 2018,AAMAD Teacher Ms. Shikha Sharma performed in Sahitya Kala Parishad’s Festival for Young dancers & Musicians at Central Park, CP New Delhi. The senior Critic, Smt. Manjari Sinha ji grace the event with her presence.

On 28 July 2018

AAMAD’s Gura and artists performed in Sangeet Natak Akademi's ‘Susanskriti Festival’ at Swami Vivekananda Hall, Kathak Kendra, Chanakyapuri, Delhi.Regular classes were conducted as per AAMAD syllabus. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru’s of Aamad

Summer Break for regular students from 15th June to 30th June 2018 On 10th June 2018

AAMAD Students have performed in Aagaz 2018 Kathak dance Festival, organaised by Nitya Kala Kendra on 10th June 2018, New Delhi at Karnataka Auditorium, New Delhi. Guru Rani Khanam was a Guest of the honour for the festival. The festival was concluded with the prize distribution to the Students of Nitya Kala Kendra.

May 2018

The Annual examination of AAMAD DANCE CENTRE held on 5th & 6th May (Saturday & Sunday) 2018 at AAMAD dance studio. The examiner Smt. Jayshree Acharya was invited as examiner.

From 7th to 15th May 2018

Guru Rani Khanam has conducting Kathak Kendra, New Delhi’s annual examination which was held from 7th to 15th May 2018 as a examiner.

28 April 2018,

HT CITY Press Review about the Integrated Dance training to Differently abled students of AAMAD Dance Centre.

27 April 2018,

On 27th April 2018, in 3 days Kathak Dance Festival 'Maha Kathak Utsav' organised by Kathak Kendra , New Delhi in association with Creaticity Pune, Rani Khanam has performed solo concert. The Festival Academy partner Rujuta Soman Cultural Academy.

10 April 2018,

AAMAD’s new dance production 'In Search'- A Journey of Ruhaniyat, based on Sufi & Bhakti essence, held on 10th April 2018 at Stein Auditorium, Habitat (7pm) New Delhi. ‘IN-SEARCH’ a Journey of Ruhaniyat highlights Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb through the amalgamation of Kathak, Music & Poetry ; Sufiana and Bhakti Verses. The programme was followed by Abeer Sufi Group. Press Reviews has appeared in many leading News papers like; The Statesman by Smt. Manjari Sinha.

The Asian Age by Leela Venkatraman, Narthaki by Sunil, The Hindu by Ranee Kumar, Rashtri Sahara by Ravinder Mishra Jansatta by Shashiprabha Tiwari, In Danik Bhaskar !
Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of Aamad.

AAMAD DANCE CENTRE

ACTIVITY REPORT

March 2017- March 2018

ACTIVITY REPORT March 2017- March 2018

AAMAD a non-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 has 21 Years existence. AAMAD is established in the year 1996 to promote performing arts among the youth. AAMAD runs training centres in the eastern part of Delhi and imparting training in classical dance & music to talented students of all strata of the society.

AAMAD has been successfully organizing festivals & seminars for last two decade. These festivals & seminars had a mixed presence of veterans, new comers and renowned personalities who have won many accolades time and again. These & seminars have won rave reviews from the art critics and art connoisseurs.
During year 2013 – 2014, there was a major shift in the enthusiasm of the students. modern day issues, regarding women’s rights were depicted sensitively while keeping intact the traditional aspects of Kathak. The touching audience response to the performances was an award by itself.
2014-2015 lifted the dance to a new spiritual level. With knowledge driven research it was possible to explore elements resulting in more impactful and larger scale performances.
2015-2016 was a year that brought widespread awareness and appreciation from media, art connoisseurs and celebrities. We tried to highlight environmental issues through our performances and also raise awareness about rights of Women and person with disabilities.
2016-2017, we focus on the integrated Dance productions and enhance the training module for both abled and disabled students and youth. We tried to highlight this issues through our performances and also raise awareness about person with disabilities. Here AAMAD is presenting its activities details of the year 2017-2018

MARCH 2017

On 10 March, Rani Khanam performed in EVAM Festival organized by Rasabodhi Arts foundation at Yashwant Rao Chowhan, Natya Gruha, Mumbai and On 11 march 2017 She has conducted Kathak Workshop in Abhinaya & some rare Sufiana compositions as a part of EVAM Festival.

On 4th March, AAMAD differently abled students performed in YOUTH FESTIVAL at Central Park Open Theatre, CP, New Delhi, organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad.

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma courses were continued as per syllabus of Aamad.

April 2017

The Annual examination of AAMAD Dance Center held on 29th & 30th April 2017 (Saturday & Sunday) at its centre. Ms. Jayshre Acharya (A senior student of Pt. Birju Maharaj) were invited as a examiner.

May 2017

From 5 to 7 may 2017, Aamad Dance Centre in association with Nav Bharat Times has conducted 3 days Kathak workshop to learn the basic skills of Kathak by Guru Rani Khanam. There were two categories for the same, one with Junior Kathak Class & Elementary Kathak Class and the students were categorised accordingly as per their performance in auditions.

The students learnt the basic elementary of Kathak Nritya , Abhinaya part. Also they learnt basic knowledge of classical dance and its history. Main aim was to promote Indian culture and heritage to the young fresh generations who have potential to carry this legacy for ages ahead.

Restarted for Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma students as per Admission period for the new students at AAMAD. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru and teachers of Aamad and covered the following content:

• Definitions of Thah, Dugun, Chaugun, Avartan, Tala, Matra, Laya
• Portayals of Asamyuta mudra from Abhinayadarpana and its uses in dance.
• Elaborated the History of “Kathak” in detail
• Introduced the Gharana of Kathak- Lucknow, Jaipur, Banaras & Raigarh.

AAMAD’s as a Kathak Kendra’s accredited Centre (East)’s Annual Examination was held at Kathak Kendra Centre at its centre. The examination was as a part of curriculum of Kathak Kendra’s Foundation- 5 years & Diploma (Pass) - 3 Years courses.

SUMMER BREAK from 15th June to 30th June 2017 July 2017

Regular classes were conducted as per AAMAD syllabus. Quarterly Assessments for Students of Aamad was held.

3 to 6 July 2017

Spic Macay tour at Gujrat, and also visited KADAM Institute and mat its founder and Guru Smt. Kumudini Lakhia ji in Ahamdabad during Spic Macay' s circuit.

On 9 JULY 2017, AAMAD centre has celebrated GURU PURNIMA at its centre.

From 15 July - 6 August 2017, Rani Khanam has conduct Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan's summer school in London, UK. The students and professional dancers came from the corner of UK, EUROPE & USA. The workshop went with grand success. The workshop is focus on some of newly composed technical pieces in Kathak and as well on Abhinaya based on folklores of India.

On 22 July 2017 Rani Khanam performed at Bhartiya vidya Bhavan London.

AUGUST 2017 8 August 2017 It was wonderful to teach at ISTD's Kathak summer school at Guildford, UK for its Teachers. Explored many aspects of teaching techniques and worked on ISTD's dance syllabus's different grades too.

From 21 to 26 August Guru Rani Khanam performed in Spic Macay VIRASATs Lec Dem performance series at Rajsthan

SEPTEMBER 2017 On 23 September, in MUDRA Dance Festival, organized by Mudra Academy of performing arts at Maharana Pratap Auditorium, Jaipur, Guru Rani Khanam was invited as a chief guest and AAMAD has present its new dance production “URAAN” which were performed by Differently abled artists.

Regular classes were conducted as per AAMAD syllabus. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru’s of Aamad and covered the following content:

• Focusing on Ideas about Natyashastra and its content.
• Teaching the History of the evolution of Kathak
• Differentiation between Folk dances and classical dances.

On 5th September, AMAD has presented an integrated dance Production “Dancing Wheels” with abled and differently abled artists at Talkatora stadium. Performance was well received.Organized by the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC). The Talkatora indoor stadium reverberated with loud cheers for the indomitable spirit of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) survivors. While some used their wheelchairs to move around the stage in rhythmic circles. Every single performance stood up to the central theme, Yes we can, at the event, Dance on wheelchairs.

KATHAK ON WHEELS
Thursday, 07 September 2017 | Mansi Bhansali
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) survivors spread
awareness through a unique cultural approach.
By Mansi Bhansali

OCTOBER 2017

On October 15, the Kathak performance performed by Shikha Sharma held at Mukatdhara Kali bari centre, New Delhi. The Padhant was conducted by guru Rani Khanam.

Regular classes were conducted as per AAMAD syllabus. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru’s of Aamad. Quarterly Assessments for Students of Aamad was held.

NOVEMBER 2017

26 Nov 2017
On Sunday evening 26 November, at Central Park ,Inner Circle, Connaught Place, Guru Rani Khnam has received Amir Khusro Foundation's National Integration Award along with Mr. Mathew Chairman, CEO, Help Age India for the contribution in the field of Performing Arts and Social sector.

DECEMBER 2017

JAN 2018

Regular classes were conducted as per AAMAD syllabus. Theory Classes were conducted by GURU.

FEB 2018

On 3rd February AAMAD Dance Centre had the privilege to present its own dance composition 'Nachat Sudhang' written by Surdas, which was performed by AAMAD’s senior students in Vasantoutsav festival 2018 , Organized by Kalaashram. All the students were blessed to perform in the front of Legend Guru, pt. Birju Maharaj ji.

Quarterly Assessments for Students of Aamad: Aamad Kathak dance centre conceptualize the idea of regular assessments of their regular dance classes so that students will gain a better understanding of their rich culture and heritage of Kathak. These assessments motivated and encouraged the students to work hard to improve their short comings in practice and their result improved. The grades were provided to the parents of the students duly signed by their Guru. Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma were continued as per syllabus of Aamad.

20 January 2018

AAMAD Dance centre presented an integrated dance festival ‘Flying Wings’, at Kamani Auditorium on 20 January 2018. The Powerful expression of music & dance connects directly to one's spirit, allowing it to transcend the boundaries of physiological and psychological disability which enables people of all abilities to hone their respective skills equally. In this festival, one will be able to witness the artists' indomitable spirit through their dance, despite their physical limitations.

Best wishes received from Hon'ble Prime Minister for the Dance Festival 'Flying Wings' being organised by AAMAD Dance Centre on 20th January, 2018. AAMAD give Thanks to Hon'ble Prime Minister for his encourage words. Its really motivate AAMAD to do more innovative work in Kathak dance & creates bridges in between missing links in performing arts with social issues.

27 February 2018

AAMAD’s spl. Performance on wheelchair , performed by differently abled students in YOUTH FESTIVAL on 27 February 2018 at Central Park Open Theatre, CP, New Delhi, organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad. The performance was highly appreciated by the audience and media.

MARCH 2018

16 July, 2019 AAMAD Dance Centre has celebrated “GURU PURNIMA” at its centre. All the students, Staff, parents, art lovers and Pass out students have celebrated this auspicious day all together. There were a beautiful performances performed by the students, and staff.

July 2017

Regular classes were conducted as per AAMAD syllabus. Quarterly Assessments for Students of Aamad was held.

Restarted for Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma students as per Admission period for the new students at AAMAD.

According to the syllabus of AAMAD. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru and teachers of Aamad and covered the following content:

January 2017 Hyderabad

It’s a great achievement for AAMAD’S dancers. The Students manes are: Ridhima Singh, Jaya Bhatt, Jaya Pathak, Komal Khushwani, Sowmya Singh, Falgun saini,Somya Kohali, Shubahngi Aanad has been selected for ABU International Dance Festival -Prasar Bharati Doordarshan (Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union) under the traditional dance form. They have been chosen to represent India at the ABU festival to be held in January 2017 Hyderabad

DD National programme Aaj Savare.

From 13 July to 6th August Guru Rani Khanam was invited to have conducted a workshop residency & also choreographed dance for Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan Kathak, London, Uk for its summer school and it concluded with a spectacular performance by her.The accompanist were on Tabla - Gurdain Singh Rayatt, Abhay Mishra on Pakhawaj & padhant and on Harmonium Pandit Vishwaprakashji

OCTOBER 2016

Regular Kathak dance classes of Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Post Diploma courses were continued as per syllabus of Aamad. Theory Classes were conducted by Guru’s of Aamad and covered the following content:

• Focusing on Ideas about Natyashastra and its content.

• Teaching the History of the evolution of Kathak

• Differentiation between Folk dances and classical dances.

On 21 October AAMAD dance centre has performed Turn & Twist dance production, choreographed by Guru Rani Khanam for National Human Right’s Foundation day celebratiom at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. It is is a vibrant amalgamation of Kathak, Pung Cholom, Odissi, Bharatnatyam & Kalbelia. The rhythmic foot movements with electrifying turns of Kathak, acrobatic feats involving jumps and leaps to the changing rhythms with drums of Pung Cholom, sharp and graceful movements of Bharatnatyam / Odissi and the serpent movements of Kalbeliya made spectacular presentation and showed amazing glorious rich cultural heritage

14 & 15 September 2016

On 14 & 15 September 2016 AAMAD Dance Center organized successfully an interactive seminar 'JASHN' along with video interaction, highlighting the importance and impact of Indo – Persian art and culture & its related visual portrayal of the 11th - 19th century’s Persian miniature paintings & manuscripts at IIC, Lodhi Road on 14 & 15 September 2016.

DECEMBER 2016

On 4 December 2017.Tedx TughlaqRd is known for its intellectual and interactive sessions with Speakers and Scholars of different fields. Guru Rani Khanam has presented Mathematics in Dance.

On November 13 2016

On November 13, AAMAD has performed for GANGA MAHOTSAVA , celebrated annually on the banks of holy river Ganga in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The Festival witnesses a huge presence of both national and international audience & tourists. AAMAD has performed on the last day of the Festival, it was held on 'Dev Deepavali' day- on the full moon day, i.e on the 15th day from Diwali . The festival concluded performances by Pt. Rajan Sajan Mishra & Niladri Kumar. Pt. Chunnu Lal Mishra Ji) appreciated and gave honour to Guru Rani Khanam and entire the team of AAMAD.

6 May 2016.

AAMAD Artists & Guru Rani Khanam has done a recording for National Doordarshan , which telecasted on 6 May 2016. The accompanists were on Sitar Fateh Ali Khan, on Vocal and Harmonium Shuheb Hasan, on Pakhawaz Salman warsi, on Sarangi Kram waris and on Tabla Shiv Shankar Roy.

NOVEMBER 2016

AAMAD ‘s senior students, Guru has performed on 6 November 2016 for Purana Qila Dance Festival at Old Fort, New Delhi. It is one of the top most three days dance Festival in India.

October 2016 (6-14),

Aamad Kathak Dance center has done a abroad tour to SPAIN/ FRANCE & UK with its dance productions in the month of October 2016 (6-14), sponsored by ICCR, Nehru center.

It was wonderful opportunity for the students of AAMAD to be a part of ABU Dance Festival. The whole concept of festival is aesthetically designed with highly professional presentation. It is needless to say that, ABU TV dance festival is first of its kind, which was never happened in the history of Doordarshan.

14th August.

The event witnessed the gracious presence of Chief Guest Smt. Shanta Sarabjeet Singh along with many eminent in the field of Art & Culture. The speakers on the occasion were Shri Narmada Prasad Upadhyaya from Indore, Latif Bolat from Turkey, Mirza M. Arif, Dr. Chetana Jyotishi Beohar from Khairagarh, Dr. Alka Pande & Shri Ravindra Mishra. The entire seminar was moderated by Dr. Arshiya Sethi & Dr. Navina Jafa.

As a part of Debadhara's festival, Rani Khanam has performed and received Dabedhara National Award along with Guru Bharti Shivaji ,(Mohiniattam) Guru Jayalakshmi Eshwar, ( Bharatnatyam) Guru Shashidhar Acharya (Chhau), Guru Ranjumonic Saikiya ( Satriya) etc. on Sanday,14th August.

FEBURARY 2016

AAMAD dance Centre has presented its spectacular dance performance “DIVYAANG” by well trained “Special able” artists on Wheelchairs & Crutches along with Kathak artists on 20th February at the Youth Festival organised by SKP at Central Park Open Theatre, CP, New Delhi, organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad

The performance’s objective was to recognizing hidden potential of each person with disability. It played a vital role to awaken the inner self and instill a positive attitude towards to disabilities. The performance was highly appreciated and got standing ovation.

Short By Year

Events & Activities

AAMAD-DANCE CENTRE’S

ACTIVITIES REPORT 2022-2023

(April 2021-2022 May)

ACTIVITIES REPORT

AAMAD-DANCE CENTRE’S

ACTIVITIES REPORT (April 2021-2022 May)

ACTIVITIES REPORT 2021-2022 (May)

April 2021- March 2022

AAMAD CENTER

AAMAD Dance Centre

ACTIVITY REPORT

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY REPORT 2019 - 2020

March 2020

1st February 2020

28th & 29th January 2020

20 January 2020

26th January 2020

15th January 2020

April 2019 - March 2020

7th December 2019

November 2019

November 2019

17th November 2019

15th November 2019

12th November

October 2019

October 2019

Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal for DHRUV Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme

23rd Oct 2019

August, 2019.

14 August 2019

June 3rd to 8th June, 2019

On 18 and 19 May 2019

Guru Rani Khanam with the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind

MARCH 2019

MARCH 2019

From 13 March to 17 March 2019

March 2019

On 5th February, 2019

ACTIVITY 2016 - 2017

November 22 to 24.

ACTIVITY REPORT

March 2017- March 2018

DECEMBER 2017

July 2017

January 2017 Hyderabad

DD National programme Aaj Savare.

OCTOBER 2016

14 & 15 September 2016

DECEMBER 2016

On November 13 2016

6 May 2016.

NOVEMBER 2016

October 2016 (6-14),

14th August.

FEBURARY 2016

ACTIVITIES REPORT
2022-2023

ACTIVITIES REPORT
(April 2021-2022 May)

ACTIVITY REPORT
2019 - 2020