Deodatt Persaud

A style hallmarked by vigour, virtuosity and vivacity definitely relfects that of his Guru and mentor Pt. Rajendra Ganganiji.

Trained in the Jaipur style of Kathak, Deodatt's Dance radiates with grace and zeal. His crisp footwork and powerful pirrouettes add vitality to his art.

Deodatt has danced in several compositions of his Guru as well as in Choreographies of other eminent Guru's of India. He has given performances in serveral cities across Indian and in my prestigious festivals of this country. Among the list incldues Konark Festival (orissia), Ananya Festival (Delhi), Nisha Gandhi Festival (Kerela) to name a few. He has also performed in countries such as Guyana (south America), St.Lucia, UK, China and Germany.

A promising dancer for the future, Deodatt's benediction towards the dance and its promotion is one that is definitely on the Horizion. Currently living in Germany, it appeals to his interest in exploring new dimensions that the dance has to offer and making the Indian Classical Dance kathak an embedded part of the European Continent.