• About Us

Sāttvatī offers curated Kathak performances and workshops for cultural institutions, corporate events, and international platforms — tailored with sensitivity to context while remaining rooted in classical tradition.

Our Founder

Sohini Karanth is a Bangalore-based Kathak dancer and choreographer who has been immersed in the art form for over 22 years. She was first introduced to Kathak by Guru Smt. Nivedita Bhattacharya in Lucknow and later refined her training under Gurus Smt. Nirupama Rajendra and Shri T.D. Rajendra at Bangalore’s renowned Abhinava Dance Company. A Doordarshan-graded artist, Sohini is known for her remarkable swiftness and precision in chakkars, captivating audiences on prestigious stages across India and abroad.A versatile artist, she is also an architect by qualification and pursues painting, music, and yoga with equal passion.

 

As the founder of the Sāttvatī School of Dance, Sohini has nurtured a vibrant community of over 150 students worldwide. Her dedication to teaching and innovation in performance has earned her recognition, including the Nritya Vighnya Award. She is a recipient of the National Scholarship from CCRT – Ministry of Culture.

About Sāttvatī

Sāttvatī School of Dance, established on 14 November 2022 by Sohini Karanth, is dedicated to nurturing the art of Kathak. The name “Sāttvatī’ means art filled with sattva, the institution is also named after one of the four vrittis from Natya Shāstra – Sāttvatī, the emotional style where Satvikābhinaya dominates. The school emphasizes traditional techniques, artistic expression, and cultural heritage, providing students with a comprehensive and enriching learning experience in Indian classical dance. Sāttvatī School of Dance was founded with the intention of creating a thoughtful and grounded space for learning Kathak. The school draws its name from the Sāttvatī vritti — the emotional mode where inner expression and sincerity take precedence. Here, training goes beyond movement. Students are guided to understand rhythm, music, expression, and the cultural context of the form, while developing patience, clarity, and discipline in their practice.
  • Know Your Teachers

The faculty at Sāttvatī consists of dedicated dancers who continue to learn, perform, and grow alongside their students. Each teacher brings sincerity, patience, and clarity into the classroom, shaped by their own journeys within Kathak.

Samudyata Bhat

A Kathak practitioner with over eight years of training, Samudyata continues to learn under Sohini Karanth. As an Acharya at Sāttvatī, she mentors young dancers and regularly performs in the school’s productions, bringing thoughtfulness and discipline to both stage and classroom.

Sakshi Bodas

With over twelve years of experience in Kathak, Sakshi is a performer, teacher, and choreographer trained at Sāttvatī for the past five years. She is also experienced in Indian folk dances and Hindustani vocal music, embodying a holistic approach to movement and melody.

Priti

Priti began learning Kathak at the age of five in Mumbai and later reconnected deeply with the art during the Covid period. For the past five years, she has been learning, teaching, and performing with Sāttvatī, finding joy and fulfillment in her evolving dance journey.

Divya Bharathi

Divya is a committed Kathak dancer trained since 2015, also versed in Bharatanatyam. Known for her grace and expressive depth, she balances her artistic practice with a career in investment banking, bringing discipline and emotional clarity to her dance.

Aishwarya

With over five years of Kathak training at Sāttvatī, Aishwarya pursues the art with dedication and grace. She has performed in several school productions and continues to grow artistically under Sohini Karanth, balancing her dance journey with her profession as an MBBS doctor.

Shobha Sunil

Training in Kathak since 2017 under Sohini Karanth, Shobha is both a performer and teacher at Sāttvatī. A software engineer and trained Bharatanatyam dancer, she brings patience, sincerity, and deep passion for Kathak to her teaching.
  • Dancers

The faculty at Sāttvatī consists of dedicated dancers who continue to learn, perform, and grow alongside their students. Each teacher brings sincerity, patience, and clarity into the classroom, shaped by their own journeys within Kathak.

Shobha

Samudyata

Sakshi

Priti

Divya

Aishwarya

Usha

Sonam

Pavitra

Archana