When I dance, I connect with the music in a literal sense. It allows me space for expression, a release from the mundane, everyday activities of life. It energizes me physically and spiritually.
Every performance seems to represent my tryst with the art; a moment of truth in a cosmic connection that runs through music, rhythm, and movement.
Dance, therefore, is very much a part of my identity. Odissi being a classical Indian dance form, specifically allows me to imbibe a deep sense of pride in my cultural heritage. It defines me and helps bind my family, my community and my culture.
My inspiration to dance is my mother. I have seen her dance since I was a toddler and I guess my feet never stopped tapping. In addition to training in Odissi, I often choreograph and perform Bollywood, folk and fusion dance as well
About Me
Performances
Hosur Natyanjali Utsav | Hosur | Mar 2021​
Sai Arts International | Nrityotsav 127 | Dec 2019​
International Odissi Virtual Dance Festival I Samskriti I Dec 2020
Naveen Unmesha | Devdasi Nyutya Mandir | Jun 2020​
SIFF Young Artiste I 2021
Silver Jubilee Annual Festival | Natyasaraswathi | Nov 2019​
Urja & Pooja Dance Academies | Sangam 2019 | Nov 2019​
Bangalore Odissi Utsav | NGMA & ICCR | Oct 2019​
Electronic City Cultural Association | Sharodiya 2019 | Oct 2019​
Sai Arts International | Nrityotsav 124 | Sep 2019​
Urja Performing Arts | Mancha Pravesha | Aug 2019​
Urja Performing Arts | Arohan 2019 | April 2019​
Shankara Foundation Bangalore | Dance Jathre | Jan 2019​
Bengalee Assoc Bangalore | Sharodiya 2018 | Oct 2018​
Tehai & Ipsa Schools of Dance | Nritya Samagam 2018 | Jan 2018​
Nrityantar Academy of Performing Arts | Naman 2017 | Aug 2017​
Nrityantar Academy of Performing Arts | Naman 2016 | Aug 2016​
Odissi Repertoire
I started formal instruction in Odissi at the age of 8 and have trained under the tutelage of Guru Madhura Sarkar and Guru Sohini Bose. Both Madhura and Sohini are disciples of Guru Poushali Mukherjee who had the opportunity to train under Padma Vibhushan the Late Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra himself.
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In the last six years, I have completed the Sangeet Bhushan third-year curriculum as prescribed by Pracheen Kala Kendra Candigarh and received distinction in the practical exam.
My current and rapidly expanding repertoire includes: Mangalacharan (Ganesh Vandana), Vakratunda Mahakaya, Shantakaram, Batu, Vasant Pallavi, Saveri Pallavi, Megh Pallavi, Shringar Pallavi, Desh Pallavi, Mukhari Pallavi, Chandana Charchita (Abhinaya), Radha-Rani (Abhinaya), Nagendra haraye (Abhinaya), Nava Durga, Hari Om, Jatatavi, Dasavatar and Moksha.
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I am a senior performer across three dance schools: Urja, Tehai and Ipsa – all based out of Bangalore.
Television
Training & Workshops
Sahyadri Utsav, Chandana TV, 2018
Nagendra Haraye Workshop I Guru Sri Subikash Mikherjee I 2021
Desh and Megh Pallavi Workshop I Guru Sri Subikash Mukherjee I 2020
Adv Hip Hop Class | International Tour 2019 | Matt Steffanina