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{{Short description|Indian ballet dancer}}
| name          = Sanjay Khatri
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'''Sanjay Khatri''' (born 1987 in [[New Delhi]]) is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[ballet dancer]], recognized as the country's first male ballet dancer to perform internationally.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Priya |date=2 December 2017 |title=Ballet equals beauty |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/culture/11804-ballet-equals-beauty |access-date=2 October 2024 |website=[[The Sunday Guardian]]}}</ref>
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'''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-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>
Khatri was born in [[New Delhi]] in 1987, near the Delhi-[[Haryana]] border in [[India]].{{Cn|date=October 2024}}  
 
==Personal life==
Khatri's decision to pursue ballet at a relatively advanced age challenged conventional norms within the dance community, where dancers typically commence training at a much younger age. He was offered a scholarship in ballet at the American Embassy School, where, amidst predominantly female peers, many of whom were foreigners, he encountered various challenges.<ref name="DNA" />


Despite financial hurdles, Khatri embarked on a quest to establish himself as a professional ballet dancer. He commenced teaching ballet to children at the American Embassy School in Delhi and secured a scholarship to attend a workshop at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, Argentina.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sanjay Khatri and Fernando Aguilera during a ballet festival celebrating the 240th anniversary of the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow at The Russian Centre of Science and Culture in New Delhi - Photogallery |url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/delhi/ballet-festival/articleshow/51709479.cms |website=photogallery.indiatimes.com}}</ref> Additionally, he earned scholarships at the Seoul Tanz Station in Seoul, South Korea.
At age 19,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sheriff |first=Jahnavi |date=5 December 2014 |title='Girls are curious about my sexual orientation' |url=https://www.rediff.com/getahead/report/sanjay-khatri-indias-first-male-dancer/20141205.htm |access-date=2 October 2024 |website=Rediff}}</ref> Khatri enrolled in dance classes at [[Delhi's National Ballet & Academy Trust of India]] (NBATI), as the only male dancer. He began teaching ballet to children at the [[American Embassy School, New Delhi|American Embassy School]] in [[Delhi]] and received a scholarship to attend a workshop in [[Buenos Aires]], [[Argentina]]. Additionally, he earned scholarships at the Seoul Tanz Station in [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Roshni |date=5 December 2017 |title=Dance like a man |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-dance-like-a-man-2029180 |access-date=2 October 2024 |website=DNA India}}</ref>


==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 career in ballet includes performances with ballet companies such as the [[Universal Ballet Company]] and the [[American Ballet Theatre]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> In addition to his performances, Khatri has established two ballet schools: the Nijinsky Ballet School in New Delhi{{Cn|date=October 2024}} and the Central Contemporary Ballet in [[Mumbai]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Sen |first=Priyadarshini |date=February 5, 2022 |title=The Allegro Boys Are Here |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/the-allegro-boys-are-here-news-292628 |access-date=2 October 2024 |website=Outlook India}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Patwardhan |first=Deepti |date=29 March 2016 |title=Put on your ballet shoes |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/business-of-life/put-on-your-ballet-shoes-1541202494985.html |access-date=2 October 2024 |website=Mint}}</ref> Khatri has also garnered recognition as the first Indian male ballet dancer and, at the time of publication, India's only male ballet dancer in publications such as ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]'', ''DNA Mumbai'', ''[[The Times of India]]'', ''[[Punjab Kesari]]'', and ''[[The Caravan]]''.


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" />
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Staying true to his vision, Khatri became the first Indian ballet teacher to train a young boy from a slum, Prince Sharma, aiding him in securing a full 100% Artistic scholarship at the Kirov Ballet Academy in Washington DC, with the staunch support of Mrs. Julia H. Moon, General Director of the Universal Ballet Company. He has similarly assisted numerous other ballet dancers in obtaining scholarships abroad.<ref name="Reddif" />
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Khatri has also garnered recognition as the first Indian male ballet dancer<ref>{{cite web |title=Bellet equals beauty |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/culture/11804-ballet-equals-beauty |website=The Sunday Guardian}}</ref> and India's only male ballet dancer in publications such as Elle Magazine, DNA Mumbai, Times of India, Punjab Kesari, and Carvan Magazine.
* {{Cite web |date=31 May 2019 |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 |access-date=2 October 2024 |website=Free Press Journal}}
 
* {{Cite web |last=Khatri |first=Sanjay |date=February 2022 |title=Breaking Barriers for Ballet in India |url=https://www.ted.com/talks/sanjay_khatri_breaking_barriers_for_ballet_in_india/transcript |access-date=2 October 2024 |website=[[TED (conference)|TED]]}}
==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 02:03, 7 May 2025


Sanjay Khatri (born 1987 in New Delhi) is an Indian ballet dancer, recognized as the country's first male ballet dancer to perform internationally.[1]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Khatri was born in New Delhi in 1987, near the Delhi-Haryana border in India.[citation needed]

At age 19,[2] Khatri enrolled in dance classes at Delhi's National Ballet & Academy Trust of India (NBATI), as the only male dancer. He began teaching ballet to children at the American Embassy School in Delhi and received a scholarship to attend a workshop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Additionally, he earned scholarships at the Seoul Tanz Station in Seoul, South Korea.[3]

Career[edit | edit source]

Khatri's career in ballet includes performances with ballet companies such as the Universal Ballet Company and the American Ballet Theatre.[4][5] In addition to his performances, Khatri has established two ballet schools: the Nijinsky Ballet School in New Delhi[citation needed] and the Central Contemporary Ballet in Mumbai.[4][5] Khatri has also garnered recognition as the first Indian male ballet dancer and, at the time of publication, India's only male ballet dancer in publications such as Elle, DNA Mumbai, The Times of India, Punjab Kesari, and The Caravan.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Singh, Priya (2 December 2017). "Ballet equals beauty". The Sunday Guardian. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  2. ↑ Sheriff, Jahnavi (5 December 2014). "'Girls are curious about my sexual orientation'". Rediff. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  3. ↑ Nair, Roshni (5 December 2017). "Dance like a man". DNA India. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Sen, Priyadarshini (February 5, 2022). "The Allegro Boys Are Here". Outlook India. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Patwardhan, Deepti (29 March 2016). "Put on your ballet shoes". Mint. Retrieved 2 October 2024.

External links[edit | edit source]

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