meghma banerjee
Trained in Kathak under the late Pt. Chitresh Das at Chhandam Nritya Bharati in Kolkata, India, from 2004-2020, I have developed expertise in the Das Gharana and Jaipur Gharana traditions. I also studied under Srimati Sumitra Mitra (2004-2009) and received further training from Pt. Bachanlal Mishra (2018-2022) in Jaipur and Lucknow Gharanas. I had the privilege of learning from Pt. Satya Narayan Charka in Edison, NJ (2012-2014), and attending workshops with Pt. Birju Maharaj and Srimati Saswati Sen in Kolkata.
I hold a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, and Data Science from UMASS Amherst and am pursuing a Master’s in Applied Economics from Boston College.
Currently, I serve as a Dance Faculty member at Winsor Private School (2024-Present), teach Kathak at the Shri Sai Chavadi Mandir in Canton, MA (2024-Present), and instruct Math at Brandeis University.
Recent Performances & Workshops
Key performances include the 2023 ""Goopy and Bagha"" production, a 2024 performance at the Uday Shankar Dance Festival in Kolkata, and workshops for the Boston Dance Alliance. In addition, I received the 2025 Creative Individuals grant from the Mass Cultural Council.
abstract
Math in Motion: Unveiling Rhythms of the Universe
Poster
Why do we, as humans, feel inherently drawn to rhythm? What makes it so universally captivating that we seek it in the very structure of our existence? From the spirals of sunflower seeds to the rotation of galaxies, from the crashing of ocean waves to the delicate fall of water droplets—rhythm is not just found in music and dance but embedded in the architecture of the cosmos itself.This research connects rhythm with Kathak, exploring parallels between art and mathematics. Concepts like sam (first beat) and taal (rhythmic cycle) reveal mathematical patterns in symmetry and timing. Anchored in *Chandaḥ Śāstra* and the Hemachandra sequence, the project challenges the boundaries between arts and sciences, demonstrating rhythm’s universal significance.