Smt. Priyanka Abhyankar, an accomplished Kathak artist and founder of Sanskar Kathak Kendra, completed her Kathak Visharad in 1994 under the guidance of Guru Mrs. Deepa Biswas. With dedication, she established Sanskar Kathak Kendra in 1999, nurturing it into a thriving institution for the past 25 years with two branches in Nagpur and over 700 students. She is also an integral part of Sanskar Bharti, Nagpur.
She has graced numerous festivals such as Krishnamayookham Festival, Khirwadkar Smruti Samaroha, Orange City Literature Festival, Vidarbha Literature Festival, International Performing Arts Festival, Saptaranga Rashtriya Nritya Sangeet Smaroha and many more as a flagbearer of Kathak, showcasing her artistry. She has performed across India including cities like Pune, Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Jabalpur and Varanasi. She is also the recipient of Nrityamani Samman by Shree Chakradhar Kathak Kalyan Kendra, Rajnandgaon.
Additionally, Priyanka has conceptualized and choreographed dances for various theater dramas such as Krishna Bawari, Yugandhar, Har Har Gange, solidifying her prominent presence in Nagpur's dance fraternity.
She has also choreographed and Directed a dance drama "Shri Ramchandra Gatha" which has been performed at various prestigious institutes across India.
