shila mehta is an indian classical dance artist, choreographer, teacher, and composer. her background is firmly rooted in the north indian form of kathak, which she has taken to audiences across the globe including touring india, north america, australia and europe. mehta is the founder of nupur zankar academy of performing arts and research centre in mumbai india, which has now become a cultural hub for local and international students. the institute is registered with the indian council for cultural relations, new delhi, india.