Suraiya Islam Ria

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Suraiya Islam Ria is an accomplished Kathak dancer and researcher with extensive experience in performance, workshops, teaching, and cultural collaborations. She is currently pursuing her PhD at Banaras Hindu University.

Deeply rooted in the classical tradition of Kathak, her artistic practice also engages with contemporary perspectives and interpretations of the form. Her work brings together sustained dance practice and scholarly inquiry, exploring the aesthetic, expressive, theoretical, and cultural dimensions of Kathak.

Her academic research seeks to develop a deeper understanding of Kathak as a living classical tradition while contributing to the broader theoretical and scholarly discourse surrounding Indian classical dance.