Priyadarshini Inman
Artist - Teacher & Researcher of Indian Classical Dance & Music
Signature Work
Entwined Twins: A Jugalbandi between Sattriya and Kathak
A choreographic dialogue staged between two classical languages of movement — Sattriya's devotional geometry and Kathak's rhythmic virtuosity meeting as equals. The piece premiered at the Charlotte Dance Festival (DAACLT), considered its first US premiere of this kind.
About
Founder of the Nritya Dhwani School of Performing Arts and Nritya Dhwani Cultural Foundation, Priyadarshini Inman trains in Sattriya, Kathak, and Hindustani classical vocal music — carrying a living monastic tradition into new rooms and new conversations.
Read the full story →White House Gold Medal, 2018
Board Member — Naamghor Association of America
Performances in China, UK, Belgium & Bhutan
Testimonials
What people are saying
“This is my first experience learning Sattriya dance, our own Axomia classical dance form. I feel blessed to be learning from Priyadarshini Inman, Priya ba, as I address my beloved guru. She is not only very thorough with the nuances of each step but also help us understand their health benefits. She provides us with supporting videos and reading materials for a comprehensive understanding of Sattriya dance. Priya ba is an exceptional teacher and a pleasure to work with.”
Dr. Nandita Das
“Guru Priyadarshini Inman is a dedicated artist and educator. Her life‘s mission is to spread the magnificent cultural heritage of eastern India to global audiences. She accomplishes it through curatorial acumen, apprentice learning methodology, and performance research. She is a cultural leader in the greater Charlotte region and a strong collaborator of UNC Charlotte outreach programs.”
Dr. Kaustavi Sarkar
Associate Professor, Department of Dance, UNC Charlotte
“Priyadarshini is an awesome teacher with a rare mastery over Sattriya, Kathak, and vocal music. Her unique ability to blend the precise footwork of Kathak, the spiritual grace of Sattriya, and the melodic discipline of singing creates a holistic artistic foundation for every student. Thank you, Priyadarshini ji for your coaching and support to Savi!”
Smita Deshmukh
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