Kalaagram

As the founder of Kalaagram Arts & Wellness Centre (Bengaluru, India) and Kalaagram Dance Gurukul (Goa, India), Varsha Prasad is dedicated to making Kathak accessible and inspiring to a new generation of dancers.

Her performances have graced some of the most prestigious stages, including Mysore Dussehra, Hampi Utsav, Tirupati Brahmotsava, Natyanjali Festival (Chidambaram), The India Dans Festival at Korzo Theatre, Netherlands, Door County Death’s Door Dance Festival (USA), and Rhythmworks at Danceworks,Milwaukee, USA). She has showcased the elegance of Kathak in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Dubai, Sri Lanka, Germany, Nepal, and across India, captivating audiences with her nuanced abhinaya and technical compositions.

Beyond performing, Varsha is passionate about sharing her knowledge through workshops and has conducted intensive training programs in colleges and communities across India and the USA. She believes in Kathak as a dynamic art form that bridges cultures, emotions, and history.

Her contributions to Indian classical dance have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the Nritya Shiromani Award by the All India Poetess Conference (2024), the Kannaki Award (Kerala, 2024), and the Dancing Flair Award (Mumbai, 2012).

With a Master’s in Psychology, Varsha integrates movement awareness into her teaching, fostering a deep connection between rhythm, expression, and mindfulness. For her, Kathak is more than dance—it is a journey of transformation, tradition, and artistic evolution.

 Varsha has spent over 17 years learning the art form, blending precision with soulful expression. She continues to refine her craft under  Guru Smt. Durga Arya disciple of Pt. Birju Maharaj Ji , immersing herself in the depth of traditional Kathak.

Born with rhythm in her heart and purpose in her feet, Varsha Prasad is a  performer, guide, and mentor,. Varsha brings people closer to themselves through the power of movement and storytelling.

Over the years, she has built a movement—not just a school—around the classical art of Kathak. From Bangalore to Goa, and across international borders. Varsha’s mission is to make Kathak accessible, soulful, and rooted in community.

Whether it’s through a graceful spin, a still pause, or an expressive glance, Varsha invites her students and audiences to connect deeply—with their stories, their bodies, and their purpose.