Kanchan (nee Kuntal) was born in Mumbai & was passionate about dance since childhood. She started her Indian classical dance training in Bharatnatyam at the tender age of 10. Later, she moved to London where she started her training in Kathak with Smt. Priya Pawar. After seeing Madhavi Mudgals’ performance in France, she decided to go back to India to go deeper into the intricacies of Kathak & Indian Culture & joined the Gandharva Mahavidyalay, New Delhi in 1995 under the guidance of Guru Prerana Shrimali. She has completed her Alankaar Purna (8th Year, equivalent MA) in Kathak & is also training in Hindustani Vocal & is appearing for Visharad I (BA) soon.