Preya Patel, teaching artist

Preya Patel is a Kathak dancer based in New York City trained under the guidance of Guru Smt. Jamuna Mitcham. She studied the North Indian Classical style of dance for over 25 years and continues to evolve her knowledge by undertaking further training from the world-renowned kathak Guru Smt. Vaishali Trivedi, the disciple of kathak legend Padma Vibhushan Smt. Kumudini Lakhia. Preya has performed at numerous private and corporate events in the United States, Canada and India, including at the United Nations, MTV3, Tiffany, Queensboro Dance Festival, Celebrity Centre NY, and the NY Times Travel Show.  Recently, she choreographed a number of dances for a wedding aired on the TV series “Say Yes to the Dress”. Preya conducts regular classes under her non-profit organization, Vivarta Arts, in Queens and Long Island, NY to continue inspiring dancers and viewers alike, and exposing Indian classical dance to all cultures.