Founder - Neesha Jhaveri

Mrs. Neesha Jhaveri is a graceful Kathak dancer, accomplished teacher, creative choreographer and co-founder of Sri Shakti Academy,Hong Kong. She is a disciple of late Guru Pt. Hazarilalji and Smt. Sunayana Hazarilal, both doyens of Jankiprasad Kathak school of Banaras Gharana. As a recipient of the National Scholarship from the Government of India, she has performed at various national dance festivals in India, Africa, America, China and Hong Kong.

She moved to Hong Kong in 2001 and since then she has completely devoted herself in spreading the awareness of Indian Classical Dance and Culture here in Hong Kong.Through Sri Shakti Academy, she has trained numerous students, given lecture demonstrations at the prestigious universities of Hong Kong and performed at various dance festivals organized by the Hong Kong Government and the Indian Consulate of Hong Kong.

Looking at the vastness and the richness of the Indian Classical Dances and Music, Neesha truly believes that learning Kathak is just a drop in the ocean. She feels very fortunate to have been exposed to this elegant style and wishes to preserve and spread this beautiful tradition.