The journey began in 1977 as ‘STRADIVARIUS’ with a handful of young music enthusiasts, forming a choral group along with a few dancers. The group held its first performance at the Calcutta Television centre (Doordarshan) in ’77, the response was very encouraging, more like-minded youngsters joined and enriched the repertoire with their contribution. Since its inception, MAMATA SHANKAR BALLET TROUP
E have not only produced several noteworthy choreographic presentations over the past two decades but in the process, have also been able to carve a niche for themselves in the performing arts arena. The group has been registered as "MAMATA SHANKAR DANCE COMPANY" in 2006.