Professor Amita Dutt is a revered Kathak dancer who has served the world of cultural arts for over two decades. She is the Professor of Dance in the Uday Shankar Chair at the Rabindra Bharati University and has also been the Head of the Department of Dance, and the Dean of the Faculty Council.
A disciple of Pt. Birju Maharaj, Prof. Bela Arnab, Pt. Vijay Shankar and other Kathak maestros, she brings to life the essence of Kathak through delicate expressions and the subtle sensitivity. A visionary – she never steps back from experimenting with innovative ideas, continuously pushing the boundaries of Kathak.
She has performed across three continents, working to spread Kathak to all corners of the world, with her performances being broadcasted in numerous countries including Germany and USA. Being an English Literature student and gold medallist of Calcutta University, she has also published numerous papers about Kathak, and has written on dance forms for Statesman, The Hindustan Times and many other popular dailies.
Passionate about cultural preservation, she is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the rich heritage of Indian art forms for future generations.