KAISHIKI

Inspired by the term mentioned in the Natyashastra
describing one of the four Vrittis or styles,
Daksha Mashruwala named her institution Kaishiki.
It is the soft and graceful style
which is the hallmark of the Odissi dance style.

Through Kaishiki, Daksha aims to continue
the tradition of passing the art form
in as pure a form as imparted to her by her Guru.

A complete dancer is one who is a keen and grasping student,
versatile performer and a good teacher.
Through Kaishiki, Daksha’s aim is not only
in herself becoming a complete dancer
but also to inspire and train young dancers
to become independent solo performers
The aim is not only to give a platform to budding students
but also to give a firm grounding and direction to
those who are about to embark
on a lifelong love affair with the dance form.

Daksha's experience and knowledge has enabled her
to enrich the learning experience.
Enterprising in teaching methods,
the institution is open to different ways of learning
and even learning beyond the framework of the Odissi style of dance.
It encompasses Tala, theory lessons, lecture-demonstrations
in other classical styles, and also traditional folk dances etc.

Some of the students of Kaishiki are solo dancers in their own right
who continue to get advanced training. Among these are Smt. Bharati Amonkar and Dr. Prachi Mehta.