Photo by Raymond Van Tassel
Artist BiographY
Gopi, for over twenty years, has been an active member in the Bay Area Kathak community. A disciple of Antonia Minnecola, Gopi has devoted her life to spreading this classical art form through performances and teaching.
She has performed with esteemed dance companies, such as Festival Opera of Walnut Creek and Ballet Afsaneh. In addition, she has participated at numerous events, such as Choreographers' Showcase- DanceTheatre 7 in Fairfax, Stern Grove Festival in San Francisco and Katmandu Festival in Sonoma.
Moreover, she has used her talent in Kathak to give back to her community by contributing to many non-profit organizations, such as the non-profit Developing Indigenous Resources and the Fremont Education Foundation. Since 2000, Gopi has been preserving this dance form by sharing it with the younger generation. In her career, she has taught over 100 students by holding classes and workshops in Fremont.