The following image features nrityakala adhyapika Vibha Dubey bowing to her gurus with utmost respect

Prof. Ranjana Srivastava is a distinguished Kathak artist, performer, researcher, and choreographer of international repute. She played a pivotal role in establishing the Kathak diploma program at the Faculty of Performing Arts, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), which has since evolved into a full-fledged degree course attracting students globally. A disciple of eminent gurus including Guru Vikram Singh, Pandit Shambhu Maharaj, Pandit Birju Maharaj, Pandit Sunder Prasad, and Guru M.R. Kalyanpurkar, she has contributed extensively to the field of Kathak through both practice and scholarship. She is a recipient of the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and has led a UGC-sponsored major research project titled “Dhrupad Nritya: A Reconstruction.” Her published works include “Tantra–Mantra–Yantra in Dance: An Exposition of Kathak” and “Kathak: The Tradition, Fusion and Diffusion.”

As the revered guru of Vibha, her guidance continues to be a profound influence on the values and teaching approach of Vibha’s Kathak Nritya Academy.

Guru Vikram Singh is acknowledged within the Kathak tradition as a respected guru whose contributions are rooted in the classical system of transmission through the guru–shishya parampara. Although widely documented records of his work are limited, his influence is evident in the strength and clarity of the training imparted to his disciples. Associated with a lineage that values discipline, technical precision, and a nuanced understanding of rhythm and expression, his teachings have played a role in shaping the foundational learning of Kathak practitioners. His impact continues through the generations of artists who carry forward this knowledge in their own practice and teaching. As one of the gurus who guided Prof. Ranjana Srivastava, his presence forms an important part of the lineage that underpins her work. This continuity of learning extends further through her disciples, including the teaching approach at Vibha’s Kathak Nritya Academy. His contribution reflects the enduring nature of classical traditions, where knowledge is preserved and sustained through dedicated mentorship and lived practice.