“ Pragati Sood Anand has emerged as a Kathak dancer who has been successful in discovering & shaping her dance with a distinct style. Pragati, an Honors Graduate in Sociology from the Delhi University, was formally trained in Kathak at the Kathak Kendra, New Delhi for twelve years under eminent Gurus. Received training under Pt. Birju Maharaj, Smt. Vaswati Misra, Smt. Reba Vidyarthi and Smt. Geetanjali Lal. Her extensive training & dedication to the field is reflected in her skillful combination of expression, melody and rhythm which has astounded audiences,both in India & abroad. ”