I am a lead dancer and choreographer at the Sutradhar Dance Company, which works to further the dramatic potential of the South Indian art form of Kuchipudi with powerfully progressive messages. I am the third generation of classically trained Kuchipudi dancers in my family; trained by my guru Nilimma Devi, who herself trained under the three celebrated gurus Sri Nataraj Ramakrishna, Sri Prahlad Vedantam Sarma, and Jagganath Vedantam Sarma, I am currently developing new repertoire influenced by both Indian dance and Thang-ta martial arts. I am both learning and documenting the affinity between the two traditions under the tutelage of Thang-ta master Khilton Nongmaithen, and working to preserve this rare art form. For bookings, workshops, or collaboration I can be reached via email or social media.