ABOUT

Jhalak Gangwar is a Kathak dancer and theatre performer trained in Indian classical dance, holding a Prabhakar certification from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Prayagraj. Her practice is rooted in classical technique while engaging with contemporary performance styles.

With over four years of experience in theatre, she has worked extensively in stage productions and performance-based storytelling. Alongside performing, she is also a dance instructor, exploring rhythm, movement, and expression across classical and semi-classical forms.

Her work reflects discipline, artistic sensitivity, and a strong commitment to collaborative performance.

PERFORMANCE & TRAINING

• Prabhakar in Kathak – Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Prayagraj
• Prabhakar in Tabla (Pursuing) – Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Prayagraj
• Theatre Practitioner – Drama Dropouts, Bareilly (4+ years)

SELECTED THEATRE WORK

• Pushp – Chandrawati (Main Lead)
• Lottery – Madhu
• The Strawberry Wines – Trezza
• Meeta Panchlait Waale – Mahua Ghatwarin / Chhadhidarin
• Jinxed Oranges – Princess Rezil
• Chainpur Ki Daastaan – School Girl / Villager
• Sherlock Holmes – Backstage
• Dillagi – College Girl

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dance Instructor – Classical Soul Dance Academy
Trained students in Kathak, Bollywood, and Semi-Classical dance forms, focusing on technique, rhythm, and stage performance.

Participated in a Kathak workshop conducted by Pandit Tapan Roy (2022).

ACHIEVEMENTS

• 1st & 2nd Position – Jaycees Week Dance Competition (2013–2015)
• 1st Position – Inter-State Music Competition (2019)
• 2nd Position – Akhil Bhartiya Natak Nritya Sangeet Competition (2022)
• 2nd Position – District Level Dancing Yoga Competition
• Participant – State Level Yoga Association Competition

SKILLS

Kathak (Classical Dance), Semi-Classical & Bollywood Dance, Theatre Performance, Rhythm & Basic Tabla, Stage Expression

EDUCATION

• Pursuing Graduation (ZBC) – Rani Avanti Bai College, Bareilly
• Pursuing Prabhakar in Tabla – Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Prayagraj
• Pursuing Advance Yoga Teaching Course – Yogkulam, Lucknow

PERSONAL DETAILS

• Date of Birth: 4 July 2004
• Languages: Hindi, English

CONTACT

Phone: +91 7351252053
Email: jhalakgangwar123@gmail.com