About
Biography
Dheerendra Tiwari’s journey in Kathak began under the guidance of Guru Ruchi Sharma and Guru Taposh Giri. His advanced training took place under Pandit Rajendra Gangani, a leading exponent of the Jaipur Gharana, where he developed technical precision and an understanding of the gharana’s stylistic nuances.
He completed Nritya Prabhakar in Kathak from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, and pursued higher studies at Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, where he earned a Diploma (Hons.) and graduated as a topper. He has been a recipient of scholarships from Sahitya Kala Parishad and Kathak Kendra.
Dheerendra has presented solo performances at major festivals in India and abroad and has participated in group productions and choreographic works by artists such as Pt. Rajendra Gangani, Pt. Jai Kishan Maharaj, Shri Krishan Mohan Mishra, Smt. Vaswati Misra, Smt. Geetanjali Lal, Smt. Aditi Mangaldas, Smt. Chetna Jalan, and Kumudini Lakhia. He has also been part of the Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company (Drishtikon Dance Foundation).
In recent years, he presented a solo at the Darbar Festival at Sadler’s Wells, London, curated by Akram Khan. Alongside performance, he continues his work as an educator, serving as senior Kathak faculty at Bharatiya Kala Kendra, contributing to the training of the next generation of dancers.