Dances are a way of life intertwined with the fabric of Manipuri society
Priti Patel preserves the traditions of Manipuri dance and embodies through her creation, Anjika Centre for Manipuri Dance.
Priti Patel preserves the traditions of Manipuri dance and embodies through her creation, Anjika Centre for Manipuri Dance.
Through Anjika, Priti Patel has made a lifetime commitment to pass on to new generations of dancers the comprehensive regime and training techniques
This unique dance school was opened with a ritual performance of Maharas, something that had never been attempted before outside a temple and outside Manipur. It was performed at Sangam, Fort William and created an indelible impression.
Since then Anjika’s journey of over 25 years, has continued in this path breaking vein, including therapeutic dance for children and expanding its curriculum of Manipur dance forms, each added after consultation with her gurus. It is a school for Manipuri dance and is also a school for Movement Therapy for children suffering from cerebral palsy.
The Maharasa was undoubtedly a sight for the Gods. Anjika, a young organisation set up by Priti Patel to preserve and propagate Manipuri Culture.
~Sunil Kothari
The Economic Times, Kolkata
January 13, 1996
A show for children, done by children where the happiness on stage was so beautifully communicated to those watching. What more can any production hope to achieve?
~The Asian Age, Kolkata
September 1, 1995
Conferred on Priti Patel from Calcutta for outstanding contribution in the Manipuri genre. The award is the biggest for Classical dance in India.
~The Sunday Statesman, Kolkata
January, 2001
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P108 Raja Basanta Roy Road, Kolkata 700 029
TIMINGS | 9 am—5 pm, Monday–Friday
CALL | (033) 2464 8961/+91 86977 31645
EMAIL | anjikadance@gmail.com
