Chitresh Das Institute

directed the Youth Company for over a decade under Pandit Das, continues to provide the intensive training and pre-professional performance experience. In addition to training in technique and theory, members learn history, philosophy, mathematics and spirituality that form the foundation of kathak and the philosophy of Pandit Chitresh Das.4. The Next Generation Artists Development program will provide selected artists with:A. Intensive, transformative training in kathak dance technique, movement, theory, upaj (improvisation) and performanceB. Exposure to master artists in related forms (percussion, vocal and others)

C. Guidance in navigating the artist pathD. Performance opportunities to hone ones craft, develop an artistic voice and build community supportE. Provide next generation artists with funding to create and present original works