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'''Sanjay Khatri''' is | '''Sanjay Khatri''' is renowned as the nation’s pioneering male figure in the art form and India’s first male ballet dancer and maestro.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sanjay Khatri is one such ballet artiste who has performed at several international venues.|url=https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-sunday-guardian/20171203/282256665821104 |website=www.pressreader.com}}</ref> He is also considered the first male ballet dancer from India to perform internationally | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Khatri hails from Narela, near the Delhi | Khatri hails from Narela, near the Delhi-Haryana border, where he spent his formative years assisting his grandfather on the family farm. His introduction to ballet came through witnessing performances by Farukh Ruzimatov, a celebrated Russian ballet dancer. Despite lacking prior exposure to Western dance forms, Khatri was captivated by Ruzimatov's artistry, inspiring him to embark on his ballet journey at the age of 19.<ref name="DNA">{{cite web |title=Dance like a man |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-dance-like-a-man-2029180 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Reddif">{{cite web |last1=Sheriff |first1=Jahnavi |title='Girls are curious about my sexual orientation' |url=https://www.rediff.com/getahead/report/sanjay-khatri-indias-first-male-dancer/20141205.htm |website=Rediff |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Role Reversal: Men rocking in women’s job and how! |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/latest-news/role-reversal-men-rocking-in-womens-job-and-how |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Editorial |first1=StyleRug |title=Bring On The Ballet Shoes Says Indian Men - StyleRug |url=https://www.stylerug.net/in-news/bring-on-the-ballet-shoes-says-indian-men/ |website=www.stylerug.net |date=23 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=India’s Billy Elliots go from the street to Swan Lake |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-times/indias-billy-elliots-go-from-the-street-to-swan-lake/articleshow/59826045.cms |website=The Times of India |date=30 July 2017}}</ref> | ||
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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Khatri's aspirations materialized when he secured an internship at the Universal Ballet Company, participating in the production of Giselle by the American Ballet Theatre in Seoul. His repertoire spans an array of classical ballets, including Giselle, Paquita, Don Quixote, Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadere, Romeo & Juliet, and Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Despite encountering challenges as a male dancer in what is often perceived as a female-centric art form, Khatri has remained steadfast in his commitment to challenging stereotypes and advocating for ballet's inclusivity for both genders.<ref name="Reddif" | Khatri's aspirations materialized when he secured an internship at the Universal Ballet Company, participating in the production of Giselle by the American Ballet Theatre in Seoul. His repertoire spans an array of classical ballets, including Giselle, Paquita, Don Quixote, Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadere, Romeo & Juliet, and Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Despite encountering challenges as a male dancer in what is often perceived as a female-centric art form, Khatri has remained steadfast in his commitment to challenging stereotypes and advocating for ballet's inclusivity for both genders.<ref name="Reddif" /> | ||
Beyond his performances, Khatri has played a pivotal role in nurturing the growth of ballet in India by founding two ballet schools: the Nijinsky Ballet School in New Delhi and the Central Contemporary Ballet in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Patwardhan |first1=Deepti |title=Put on your ballet shoes |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/business-of-life/put-on-your-ballet-shoes-1541202494985.html |website=mint |language=en |date=28 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=TEDxStXaviersMumbai {{!}} TED |url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/48794 |website=www.ted.com}}</ref> Through these initiatives, he endeavors to cultivate the next generation of ballet dancers and raise awareness of ballet within the Indian dance community.<ref name="Reddif" /> | Beyond his performances, Khatri has played a pivotal role in nurturing the growth of ballet in India by founding two ballet schools: the Nijinsky Ballet School in New Delhi and the Central Contemporary Ballet in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Patwardhan |first1=Deepti |title=Put on your ballet shoes |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/business-of-life/put-on-your-ballet-shoes-1541202494985.html |website=mint |language=en |date=28 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=TEDxStXaviersMumbai {{!}} TED |url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/48794 |website=www.ted.com}}</ref> Through these initiatives, he endeavors to cultivate the next generation of ballet dancers and raise awareness of ballet within the Indian dance community.<ref name="Reddif" /> | ||