Ms Sudakshina  Chaudhuri Kundu

Founder & Artistic Director, Tarang Art & Wellbeing Association of Scotland

Sudakshina  is a dedicated Kathak dancer, teacher, and inclusive arts practitioner, and the founder of the Tarang Art & Wellbeing Association of Scotland. Trained in the Jaipur Gharana style of Kathak at Allahabad University, India, she holds a Pravin degree and brings with her deep knowledge of classical Indian dance. In addition to Kathak, Sudakshina has also trained in Bharatnatyam and Odissi at an intermediate level, further enriching her artistic vocabulary and cultural understanding. Her versatile background allows her to draw from various classical styles to connect with diverse audiences and students.

Since  2005 in Scotland, Sudakshina has been teaching and performing Kathak across Glasgow and beyond, sharing the richness of Indian classical dance with diverse communities. She welcomes students of all ages and abilities, and believes that dance is a powerful medium for expression, wellbeing, and connection.

Her pioneering work in inclusive arts led her to develop "Touch Base Kathak", a customized approach to classical dance that is adaptable for people with a wide range of physical and learning abilities—including those who use wheelchairs. This innovative form has helped many individuals experience the joy and rhythm of Kathak in a way that suits their unique needs.

Sudakshina has collaborated with many organisations across Scotland, including Sense Scotland, Capability Scotland, Corseford School, and others, delivering engaging workshops that combine movement, music, and mindfulness.

In addition to her inclusive work, she continues to offer regular pure Kathak classes, preserving the classical art form while creating an inclusive and nurturing learning space for everyone.

Dr. Geetika Sharma

Chairperson

  Medical Professional & Dance Enthusiast

Geetika is a dedicated medical doctor by profession, and a passionate dancer at heart. Her journey with Tarang Art & Wellbeing Association of Scotland (TAWAS) began fifteen years ago, through a shared love for dance that connected her deeply with founder Sudakshina Kundu.

While medicine can often be a high-pressure world, Geetika found that dance became her true stress-buster—a joyful and grounding force that balances her demanding career. Her involvement with TAWAS is driven by a desire to give back to society, and to support awareness campaigns and community wellbeing programs through the arts.

Through her work with organisations such as Down’s Syndrome Scotland and Capability Scotland, Geetika has witnessed first hand how music and dance can uplift minds, heal emotional wounds, and bring joy to people of all abilities.

She hopes to continue offering her energy and care to the community, using the healing power of dance and wellbeing activities to make a positive impact in people’s lives.