Sukriti Sharma

Toronto, Canada

Sukriti Sharma is a revered kathak artist and dedicated educator renowned for her profound adherence to the traditional tenets of the Lucknow gharana. She began her kathak journey at age eight under Shri Ashok Chakraborty, followed by a decade of disciplined training with the esteemed Shri Krishan Mohan Mishra at Kathak Kendra, New Delhi. She further honed her artistry as a repertory artist for four years under the legendary Padma Shri Smt. Shovana Narayan, earning distinction as a Delhi Doordarshan Graded Artist. For Sukriti, kathak is deeply personal—a cherished practice that brings joy, opportunities to travel, and fulfillment through sharing her passion.

Her illustrious performance career spans continents. In India, she has graced prestigious festivals including the Konark Festival, Surya Festival, and Kathak Mahotsava. In Canada, she has been a vibrant force in the dance community, performing at the Momentum Festival, Angikam, ArohaFest, Salaam Rehmaan, and Toes for Dance. Sukriti was also a core member of Sampradaya Dance Creation’s acclaimed production Mandala, which toured extensively across India in 2022.

She has collaborated with Arzoo Dance Theatre since 2018, recently touring Self Portraits with Amrita to the 2025 Asia Pacific Dance Festival in Hawaii, and has worked with prominent choreographers including Deepti Gupta, Lata Pada, Tanveer Alam, and Hemant & Vaishali Panwar. Additionally, she has contributed as a vocalist for the National Ballet of Canada and for Aakarsh by Tanveer Alam for Dance Made in Canada.

A recipient of mentorship grants from Sampradaya Dance Creation and the Toronto Arts Council, Sukriti is deeply committed to education. She has conducted workshops for the Bollywood Dance School, DanceWeekend 2025, and numerous schools across the Greater Toronto Area.

As the founder of Sukriti Kathakaar, she teaches kathak to students of all levels, faithfully imparting the authentic essence of the Lucknow gharana. She strives to cultivate a thriving kathak community in Canada, fostering support and creating opportunities for fellow artists. In March 2025, she also curated a Holi celebration for the South Asian community, celebrating the festival of colors through music and dance.

She is also a graded artist with Delhi Doordarshan.