The success and popularity of any teaching institute rests on the credibility and experience earned by its learned teachers. The vast pool of knowledge and expertise in the field of Indian classical dance forms has been associated with Guiding Star Productions under the leadership and able guidance of its Guru Beeru Pawar , Sonia Mahajan and Varun Mahajan.

  

 

 

Guru Beeru Pawar

Guru Beeru Pawar ji who hails from a family specializing in Braj Ras found his calling in the field of creative arts when he was all of 10 years of age. To embark on his creative journey at the age of 14 he joined the Guru Shishya parampara (Teacher disciple tradition) under the aegis of Maharaj Krishna Kumar. It was under the guidance of his master for about 22 years that Guru Beeru Pawar ji studied, learnt, refined and horned all the critical and important nuances of almost all Indian dance forms. He amassed in depth knowledge and mastery in Kathak of the Benaras Gharana which he performs with superior perfection. Guru Beeru Pawar specializes in the aspect of “Bhav Paksh” (expressions) found extensively in the Indian dances and is of the opinion that without expressions a dance is devoid of its soul.

The experience of Guru Beeru Pawar ji beautifully reflects through various dance ballets which have been written, composed as well as choreographed by the able guru himself. Notable examples of these ballets include the likes of Maanav, Sainani, Yeh Kaisa Inqlaab and Meera. Also to his credit is the honor of being the founding father of the prestigious Nateshwar Kala Mandir situated in New Delhi.

Presently Guru Beeru Pawar ji resides in New Delhi, India with his wife Nirmala Pawar and two beautiful children Abhas and Aarti.

 

  

 

 

 

Sonia Mahajan

Sonia Mahajan has had a long association with Indian dance forms. It was at the tender age of 10 that she discovered the beauty of Indian classical dance and was completely fascinated by it.  It was her guru Shri Beeru Pawar ji who groomed her dancing talent to perfection and introduced her to the various facets and types of Indian classical dance forms. A testimony to Sonia Mahajan’s expertise in Indian classical dance forms is her master’s degree in Indian Classical dances which she earned from Nateshwar Kala Mandir situated in New Delhi, India. She specializes in the Benaras gharana style of Kathak along with several other folk dances of India.

Sonia started teaching dance professionally since 2004 when she along with her husband Varun Mahajan founded the Guiding Star Productions in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh which specializes in Indian dance forms. A testimony to her unbridled energy and immense talent is the fact that her students range from 5 year toddlers to 60 year olds.

 

  


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