Performing at the G20 Summit: A Dancer's Perspective
When I received the invitation to perform at the G20 Summit cultural programme, I felt a mixture of exhilaration and profound responsibility. This was...
Suraiya Islam Ria
Kathak Exponent · Classical Dance Scholar · PhD Researcher
Rooted in the ancient traditions of Kathak, I strive to weave stories through rhythm, expression, and movement. My journey from Bangladesh to the sacred city of Varanasi has been a pursuit of artistic truth — where every tatkaar resonates with devotion, and every abhinaya speaks to the soul.
Double Gold Medallist
MPA · Banaras Hindu University · 2024
ICCR Scholar
Three consecutive terms
G20 Summit 2023
Cultural performer · New Delhi
From the Blog
My Journey from Dhaka to Varanasi
Every dancer has an origin story, and mine begins in the vibrant city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, where I took my first steps in dance. Growing up in a city...
The Philosophy of Kathak: Movement as Meditation
Kathak, one of the eight classical dance forms of India, is far more than mere movement — it is a profound meditative practice that connects the dan...