The soul of Krshala, our guru, Smt. Simran Godhwani is the founder and creative director of the Dance studio. A well known kathak danseuse, she was trained under Guru Murari Sharan Gupta from the Pandit Birju Maharaj parampara. Her performances at various stages in India and abroad have won her several accolades from the stalwarts of kathak.

She is the recipient of many awards and recognitions including the Nritya Shiromani award. She possesses great elegance, determination and compassion in leading her students to help them achieve their true potential.

Her personal involvement with the distinctive approach of teaching has enabled the students in improving the strength and power of dancing, mastering footwork and breathing techniques for the rigorous twirls, body flexibility and development of graceful and articulate movements.

Simran ji has worked phenomenally in creating awareness about the positive effects of dance and movements for children diagnosed with Down’s syndrome by inculcating discipline and providing a channel of expression through dance.

Her dedication to the art form, coupled with a visionary approach, stands as a beacon of inspiration, shaping the future of Kathak and is sure to leave an indelible mark on the world of Indian classical dance.