Vaishnavi Panwar

Toronto, Canada

Vaishnavi Panwar is trained in the Kathak art form under the able tutelage and guidance of her very talented parents, Shri Hemant & Shrimati Vaishali Panwar who are a renowned dancing duo of the dynamic art of form of Kathak of Jaipur Gharana. Vaishnavi has a keen interest in Hindustani Classical Music and can play the Harmonium very well. She has graduated from Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts earning her diploma in the performing arts. She is attending the University of Toronto to get her degree in Arts and Media Management. Hailed from an artistic family background, Vaishnavi has been fortunate to perceive the work of many great artists. She has performed her solo at the Markham Civic Centre for Hindu Heritage Month, Vedic Cultural centre, the University Theatre, Calgary, etc. She has participated in numerous group choreographies under Panwar Music and Dance at the Mosaic Festival, Aurora Multicultural festival, Taste of Asia, Festival of South Asia, Toronto International Dance Festival, to name a few and has been part of almost every stage production of the company. Vaishnavi teaches children enrolled in the Kinder Kathak and Young Learners Level 1 programs of Panwar Academy. Apart from many programs in Canada she has also performed in India, Germany, Switzerland and USA. She aspires to be a leader and inspiration to the younger generation in North America to be inclined towards their culture.