Nahid Siddiqui is one of the finest Kathak dancers and choreographers in
the world. Her work has been recognized and acclaimed internationally. She has personally contributed hugely to the growth of and accessibility to Kathak through efforts like starting classes at the Bharatya Vidya Bhavan in London and introducing Kathak into the curriculum at the at the University of Surrey. Nahid's creations have been original and ground-breaking blending traditional and contemporary techniques extending Kathak's repertory and developing it as a universal vocabulary. Nahid has lived in the West Midlands for almost twenty years and has had countless students, performances for major venues, festivals and television world-wide. Her work has received numerous accolades in Britain and around the world, including Pakistan's highest artistic merit. Nahid conducts a Kathak dance class at Lahore Chitrkar since 2006.

Nahid Siddiqui has performed world over, staging touring productions across Europe, America and Asia. It's no wonder that for several years Yoga has been a key element of her practice, allowing her to extend the boundaries not only of her own physique, but of her art, and hence her spirit. Although known primarily for being a leading exponent of Kathak, she has in fact been a practitioner and researcher of Yoga for many years, and has taught Yoga all over the world. Presently she conducts a Yoga class at Chitrkar.

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