Poonam Gandhi

Began her Kathak journey in 1976, one of the first students of Maneesha Nrityalaya
Nritya Visharad from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
Bachelors in Commerce and Masters in Social Work from Pune University
Participated in Maneesha Nrityalaya’s inaugural USA tour in 1987
Senior dance teacher at Maneesha Nrityalaya – with nearly 40 years of teaching experience
Over the years, she has taken on various roles, including performer, choreographer, and dance director. She has also conducted notable lecture demonstrations, including one for the Maharashtra State Cultural Department.
Has built a parallel career as an anchor for dance and music events, with 20 years of experience.

Success Stories

Success Story Tejaswini Sathe Started learning in the year 1994, under the able guidance of Guru Pta. Maneesha Sathe, who is also …

Success Story Shilpa Datar Started Learning in the Year 1990 Has completed her B.A and M.A in Kathak from Savitribai Phule Pune …

Success Story Arundhati Bhide Started learning in the year 1988 Worked as one of the First Staff teachers at Maneesha Nrityalaya from …

Success Story Manjiri Karulkar Started learning in the year 1975, one of the first students of Maneesha Nrityalaya Nritya Alankar in Kathak …

Success Story Shambhavi Dandekar Started her training at the tender age of 4, under the able guidance of her own mother Guru …