Priya Pawar is an enduring light in the international world of classical Indian dance.

She is respected and valued as a vehicle and guardian of the Jaipur style of Kathak.  She is also a charming exponent of Odissi.

The power, grace and depth of Priya's dance, underpinned by an indomitable spirit, have carried her through a few decades and a great many countries.  Priya is a dancer with enormous natural stage presence who effortlessly establishes a report with her audience.

She was showered with awards for her performances in her childhood and youth, gaining her Nritya Vishard (BA) when she was just 10  from the Bhatkhande Marris Music College, Lucknow.  Here she studied under Shombu Maharaj and Mohanroa Kalyanpurkar.

In 1967 she was awarded a Government of India scholarship to study Kathak at the Kathak Kendra, Delhi.  She gained her Nritya Varadhi (MA) after studying under Guru Sunder Prasad and Kundenlal Gangani.