Somdatta Basu

Swati Wangnoo Tiwari started her training for Kathak at the tender age of 7 years. She has been the proud recipient of scholarships throughout her training period. She received scholarships from such august institutions as Kathak Kendra, Sahitya Kala Parishad and Ministry of culture, Government of India. She has performed in various prestigious events all across India and abroad. Her dance has charmed audiences all over the world. Swati is a graded artist of Doordarshan Delhi and has been bestowed the title "Shringar Mani" by Sur Shringar, Mumbai. She is also an empanelled artist with ICCR. ICCR has given her several opportunities to perform her dance where the audience has been a remarkable mix of nationalities. Apart from solo recitals, Swati also specializes in choreography around a specific theme or event. Whether it's a festival or a themed event, her dedication to her dance ensures presentation of a spectacle certain to delight audiences. She has a strong network of contacts with other dancers, singers and accompanists and can organize performances with a troop of dancers as well. Swati has been a regular performer in events organised by the Ibaadat Foundation, where she lends her dance to the Bollywood semi-classical songs.