Shila
Mehta has been regarded as the noted Kathak dancer as well as an illustrious
Choreographer. "Indian Council of cultural relations" (ICCR) has
empanelled her acknowledging her contribution in the field of Kathak Dance. She
has bagged the honor of performing in many major notable festivals of India and
abroad. Many workshops have been conducted by her in and around India and
abroad. Many times even today Shila Mehta has been called for her lecture
demonstration. For this purposes she has visited countries like USA, UK, Middle
East countries, Germany, Ireland and Oman etc.
Shila
Mehta has got her training under the expert tutelage of advocators of Kathak
dancers namely Nrityacharya Shri Prahalad Das, Pt. Vijai Shankar, Pt. Birju
Maharaj, Pt. Suresh Talwalkar, Shri Chitresh Das, Smt. Kumudini Lakhia, Smt.
Kalanidhi Narayana. She has been consecrated with the blessings of these noted
dancers. They spearheaded Shila Mehta and groomed as a dancer as well as the
performing artist. On many occasions she has been acknowledged for her
outstanding performances that eventually led to the material recognitions.
Shila
Mehta has established her performing art centre named, 'Nupur Zankar Academy of
Performing Arts and Research Centre'. She acts as the founder and artistic
director of the centre. The centre is established at Mumbai. In that centre,
Kathak Dance, folk Dance, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music and Yoga are taught.
There are able gurus to conduct the training session. Shila Mehta herself is a
genius in directing Dance Ballets. With her skillfulness she has presented folk
dances in the combined styles of traditional and modern aspects. To
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