Pt. Birju Maharaj to teach on DancewithMadhuri.com

People who have been yearning to be under Pt. Birju Maharaj’s tutelage will now have the honour to learn Kathak from the legend himself. Maharaj will soon be seen giving Kathak lessons on Madhuri Dixit’s online dance academy www.dancewithmadhuri.com. Avers the Padma Vibhushan winner, "I think it’s an excellent initiative by Madhuri to teach various forms of dance on an online academy. I believe it will help a lot of people to learn and understand dance better." Initially, Panditji will teach Thumri a part of Kathak. He will teach some footwork and Abhinaya (expressions). Madhuri’s online academy aims to give the best and will keep getting experts like Panditji to share their art and expertise with dance lovers. The Dil To Pagal Hai actress, who is a trained Kathak dancer, wanted to share this form of dance with everyone and requested Pt Birju Maharaj (her guru) to teach Kathak on her online academy. A new addition to the academy is Dancercise- a combination of dance and workout which helps you stay fit while dancing, a format designed by Madhuri Dixit herself.