Interested in classical dance since childhood, Divya, after growing up, travelled to many countries on a white passport and performed there. Having  received awards like the JP Award, the Shringar Mani and many more, she offers both online and offline Kathak classes.

Divya Morghode is a Kathak dancer, performer and teacher in Bangalore.

As a classical dancer, Divya offers her skills and teaches dance in Bangalore. She is a Kathak instructor with connections to several institutes. She is attempting to conduct a study in this field while working as a performer full-time.

Divya says that she had loved dance since she was a young child. Her family belongs to the Hindustani Vocal Gharana, often known as the Gwalior Gharana. Her home had a strong musical vibe because her grandfather was a well-known musician. Her father taught music as well, and two of her uncles played the violin and the tabla. When she enrolled in dance sessions taught by her mentor, Late Purushottam Nayak, she was first introduced to Kathak. Her enthusiasm in Kathak grew over time, and after finishing her tenth grade, she decided to pursue it professionally.

Divya thinks that if you are passionate about your work, it becomes a part of your life. A student's time in college is crucial since it is during this period that they choose their future career path. During that period, she resided in New Delhi's Kathak Kendra. She picked up performing, teaching, and composing skills there. She also took pleasure in helping her guru and conducting a study about classical dance.

All this helped her in pursuing her career even after she got married. When she was pregnant, she continued to teach dance until the last month before her due date and resumed performing in the fourth month following the birth of her child. As she enjoys her work, she makes an effort to conduct lessons on holidays as well.

Divya belongs to Gawalior, MP. She remembers that there was a 140-year-old Ram Mandir near her home. As her grandpa loved music, her home was always filled with the sounds of bhajan-kirtan. On the occasion of Ram Navmi, she used to travel to her house every year and stay for 15 to 20 days to celebrate the Navratri festival. They planned a classical dance programme for the final day of Navratri. She still treasures and recalls those times.

Her father was a music teacher at KV School, where she completed her education. Every two years, he was transferred, so she had her education in several cities. She recalls that during the summer, kids used to come and play in the afternoon in a large area in front of the temple at her house, and they really loved it.

Divya states that several persons inspired her throughout her early years. However, she looked up to Rajendra Gangani and drew inspiration from him when she joined Kathak Kendra. She respects the way her guru balances his daily riyaz with his personal and professional lives.

Divya enjoys Sufism and says that she is a highly spiritual person. She respects spirituality and enjoys Ghalib's ghazals. She thinks it's critical to cherish and appreciate everything in our immediate environment.

The largest obstacle Divya had to overcome was the belief that dancing was only a hobby and not a legitimate career. She had to battle with her family to let her pursue her profession in this field after being picked for Kathak Kendra. Her sister helped her throughout the period when her father wanted her to complete her diploma concurrently. After graduating from Delhi University, she studied Kathak throughout the week and focused solely on her academics on the weekends.

Later, when she visited Mumbai, she discovered that very few people were interested in learning classical dance forms in Mumbai, as there was also a strong Bollywood influence. But times have changed, and students now understand the difference between doing classical and semiclassical work correctly. She also struggled to get pupils for Kathak when she relocated to Bangalore since more people were interested in Bharatanatyam and other south Indian dance styles.

Talking about her accomplishments, Divya says that she had always been a scholarship student and that she has travelled extensively to perform at many venues with her guru. She has also travelled to several nations with her gurus from Kathak Kendra, travelling on a white passport. She has also received some honours in this field, including the JP Award and the Shringar Mani.

Divya counsels those who are fresh with classical dance training to pursue their passion as an artist. They ought to be well-read in literature and have a deep interest in music. She argues that learning any classical dance style requires physical activity. Anyone wishing to pursue this career path should be aware that it will need a significant physical commitment and must have a passion for music. She thinks that as parents engage their kids in activities that suit their interests, they also have a big influence.

She advises the young people to pursue their passions to the fullest. To ensure that your art keeps moving in the same direction, always stay with the same teacher. While you shouldn't constantly switch gurus, you should be receptive to new ideas as well. Be patient, pick up new skills, and never give up on your interests.

Divya discloses that she teached Kathak both offline and online. She operates three offline locations in Bangalore: Kundalahalli, Kaggadasapura, and Indiranagar. Online classes consist of one-on-one or one-on-two instruction. She also intends to open other branches.