Ananya Goswami

Delaware, USA

Ananya Goswami is an accomplished kathak artist, visual artist, and educator based in Delaware. A 2025 Delaware Division of the Arts Established Artist Fellow, she serves as a kathak professor at the University of Delaware and as the artistic director of Srishti — The Kathak Academy. Her lineage is rooted in the mentorship of legends, including the late Pt. Birju Maharaj ji, Vidushi Saswati Sen ji, and Sri Rama Prasad Chattopadhyay.

Ananya’s career bridges classical rigor with contemporary community engagement. As the Head of Dance at Udaan Inc. and a panelist for Mid Atlantic Arts, she is a vital leader in the cultural landscape. Her performances have graced prestigious platforms worldwide, including the Indian Embassy in Washington, D.C., the Biggs Museum of American Art, and Pt. Birju Maharaj’s renowned production, Srishti.

Her accolades reflect a lifetime of dedication:

• National Scholarship (CCRT), Government of India

• Nritya Ratnakara Vidhushi Award (Griffin College of London)

• Sri Jaydev International Award

• Delaware Artist Grant Award

An active member of NDEO and CID—UNESCO Paris, Ananya is also a Full Teaching Member at ISTD and an IndianRaga Fellow. Her pedagogy spans from early childhood to university levels, emphasizing technical excellence alongside a personal artistic voice. Through her dual mastery of dance and visual arts, Ananya continues to curate inclusive spaces that harmonize ancient traditions with modern expression, fostering deep cultural exchange across the United States and India.