Image Credit: Emily Hwang
A California native, I have trained in Bharata Natyam, one of the nine classical Indian dance styles, with Guru Viji Prakash since the age of 9. After completing my Arangetram, I have continued to train and perform nationally and internationally with the Shakti Dance Company (Los Angeles) and Jiva Dance Company (New York). Beyond performing, I spend my time producing events and meet-ups across New York City for South Asian artists to practice, create, and share their art.
Notable Performances
The Four Horsemen | September 2023
Venue: Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Festival: Nitya Nritya Festival 2023
Choreography: Sonali Skandan and Maya Kulkarni
Role: Principal, The Black Horse
Through Fish Eyes | June 2022
Venue: Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, MA
Festival: Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022
Choreography: Prakriti Dance
The Four Horsemen | March 2019
Venue: Dixon Place, New York, NY
Choreography: Sonali Skandan and Maya Kulkarni
Role: Principal, The Black Horse
8 in Show | September 2018
Venue: Dixon Place, New York, NY
Ma | May 2018
Venue: Gibney Performing Arts Center, New York, NY
Role: Curator, Organizer, & Dancer
Mara | March 2018 & July 2016
Venue: Esplanade Theatre, Singapore & Ford Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
Choreography: Mythili Prakash
Role: Principal, Second Jeeva
Group Performance Samples
Productions: The Four Horsemen & Mara
Solo Abhinaya (Expression) Sample
Piece: Sara Maina
Ma: an evening of art dedicated to mothers
In May 2018, I curated and organized an arts benefit for Sakhi for South Asian Women. We brought together dancers and visual artists to present art centered around themes of motherhood. Here is a a snapshot of the performances and art exhibited. All proceeds were donated to Sakhi, to further their mission of ending gender-based violence in South Asian communities.