Preserving the tradition of Kathak while nurturing the dancers of tomorrow.
From performer to mentor - nurturing the next generation of Kathak dancers
Forum Sampat is a young, vibrant dancer, teacher, and choreographer with over 20 years of dance experience. A passionate practitioner of her art, she is a Kathak Visharad from the prestigious Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.
She trained in Kathak at Nateshwar Nritya Kala Mandir, Mumbai, under Guru Rajendra Chaturvedi ji, a disciple of Late Natraj Gopi Krishna Ji. Alongside Kathak, Forum is also a Dance Graduate from the renowned Terence Lewis Contemporary Dance Company, and is well-versed in multiple dance forms including Contemporary, Ballet, and Jazz.
Laasya School of Kathak, established in 2021, is dedicated to nurturing and promoting the timeless art of Kathak. Over the past five years, the school has grown into a vibrant learning space with over 100 students training both online and offline.
We are proudly associated with Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, ensuring structured and recognized learning for our students. Founded by Forum Sampat, a registered and experienced Kathak teacher, the school focuses on building strong technical foundations while nurturing expression, discipline, and a deep appreciation for this classical dance form.
Laasya School of Kathak, established in 2021, is dedicated to nurturing and promoting the timeless art of Kathak. Over the past five years, the school has grown into a vibrant learning space with over 100 students training both online and offline.
We are proudly associated with Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, ensuring structured and recognized learning for our students. Founded by Forum Sampat, a registered and experienced Kathak teacher, the school focuses on building strong technical foundations while nurturing expression, discipline, and a deep appreciation for this classical dance form.
Payal Gogate is a classically trained Kathak dancer, teacher, and choreographer with a deep passion for spreading the art of dance. She holds a Degree in Kathak from Mumbai University (under Nutan Patwardhan) and completed 5 years of training at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya under Aditi Bhadsavle. She also earned a Diploma in Dance from Terence Lewis Contemporary Dance Company.
Her expertise extends beyond Kathak to Ballet, Contemporary, Broadway Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Dance Hall. Payal has performed in numerous Kathak stage shows and worked as an Assistant Choreographer for school annual concerts, corporate events, and sangeet productions.
She has also contributed to school dance projects with Bombay International School and Kookaburra School (D. ARTIST Dance Company), bringing both technical excellence and creative expression to her students.
Watch our Founder’s classical performances and stage presentations
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