Pratibha Kini is a passionate Bharatanatyam dancer, performer and teacher from Bengaluru. She was initiated into dance at an early age of 5 by her mother and Guru Vidushi Prabha Kini.
Having completed her Pre Vidwath and Rangapravesham, she is currently pursuing Masters degree in Bharatanatyam. She has been conducting Bharatanatyam classes under the banner of “Pratibha Naatyalaya” since 4+ years.
Her Youtube Channel is dedicated to educate dancers about fitness and dance techniques.
She is a recipient of scholarship from Karnataka Sangeetha Nrithya Academy and an auditioned A Grade artist of Doordarshan.
● Hampi Utsava
● Chiguru and “Every Wednesday” programs, organised by Dept. of Kannada and Culture, Govt. of Karnataka.
● “Every Friday” cultural program, organised by ICCR.
● Sai Nrithyotsava & Sai International Dance Festival.
● Natyaanjali Festival-2012 & 2013, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thirunallar, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam.
● Bruhan Naatyanjali -2013, Tanjore.
● Kittappa Pillai Yuva Nrithyotsava by Ponnaiah Lalithakala Academy.
● Ankura-2016 by Karnataka Nritya Kala Parishath.
● Nrithyollasa – An outreach programme by Ananya in association with Infosys Foundation and Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan at Samskruthi Temple of Arts.
● Articulate International World Dance Day Festival in Mysore.
● RANGACHINNARI’s “SAMSKRUTHI KALARAVA”, in association with Kannada and Culture Department at Kasargodu to name a few
Recipient of scholarship from Karnataka Sangeetha Nrithya Academy.