Priti Patel

Priti Patel is a leading Manipuri dancer of the new generation. A premier disciple of Guru Bipin singh, She has also studied under Guru Babu Singh and received guidance in different aspects of Manipuri dance, music and martial-art traditions from such experts as Khetritombi Devi, Khelchandra Singh, Kumar Maibi and Surchand Sharma. She has also taken training in stage lighting from Tapas Sen and in movement therapy at Kesley College, boston.

With comprehensive training and a performing experience of almost two decades, Priti Patel has established herself as a dancer of accomplishment and commitment. Through her organization, Anjika in Calcutta, she has been engaged in training and promotion of the art. She has performed in major festivals including the Khajuraho Dance Festival, Bhagyachandra Dance Festival, and the Festival of India in France and the USSR.