Thirkan Lalit Kkala Kendraa

Thirkan Lalit Kkala Kendraa is the brain child of Rachita Rathaur Gambheer and supported by her spouse Shri Sachin Gambheer. Rachita is an M. A. Gold Medalist in Classical Kathak and a topper of Bhatkhande University.

The sense of Dance and Music was inculcated in her by her father a renowned artist and a famous ghazal gayak in Shimla during those times. Since her childhood, Rachita was fascinated by the sound of bells and started learning Kathak dance classes for kids under Guru Ila Pandey at a very tender age.

She first performed at the Gaiety Theatre Shimla stage at the age of 6 years. She also holds a visharad in vocal music from Bhatkhande University. A zonal and State kathak winner she was also a regular choreographer at the Shimla Doordarshan.

Thirkan began with a singular mission:
To bring rare classical dance forms and advanced training techniques within reach of every passionate learner, especially children.

With a strong focus on quality, affordability, and personal mentorship, Team Thirkan has created a nurturing environment that empowers students to grow as artists and individuals.

Today, Thirkan is the preferred choice for classical dance training across Mohali, Chandigarh, and Panchkula, known for its excellence in Kathak and Bharatnatyam, and for producing performers of international potential.

Join us and become part of a growing community that dances with discipline, devotion, and purpose.

Vision

To become a leading institution that preserves and promotes India’s classical dance heritage by making authentic, affordable, and high-quality dance education accessible to every learner — nurturing confident performers, cultural ambassadors, and lifelong lovers of the arts.

Mission

- To provide structured training in Kathak and Bharatnatyam through certified courses guided by experienced faculty.

- To ensure every student, regardless of background or age, has access to quality classical dance education.

- To create a nurturing, inclusive environment that builds discipline, self-expression, and cultural awareness.

- To offer national and international performance opportunities, helping students grow into stage-ready artists.

- To make Thirkan a center for artistic excellence and innovation in the Tricity region and beyond.

A Premier Classical Dance Academy in Mohali

Apart from all these merits, she has also been crowned Ms. Shimla 1st Runners Up and has been an active participant in drama and theatre.

Post her marriage with the help of her husband she formed an institution called the Thirkan Lalit Kkala Kendraa (regd.) through which she decided to teach and carry forward her and her guru's dance legacy. Currently TTLK has trained more than 300 students at Thirkan.

Founded in the year 2020, Thirkan Lalit Kkala Kedraa, Mohali, is more than just a classical dance academy — it is a cultural movement dedicated to preserving and promoting India’s rich classical dance heritage, with a vision to make authentic classical dance education accessible and affordable for everyone.