A panel discussion on Indian Dance education and performance in the Pacific Northwest.
Anwesha began dancing at nine years old and is trained in the classical form of Bharatanatyam.
Sangeeta describes herself as a Bollywood dancer with a classical background and focuses on storytelling.
As a child, Deepali lived in many of the different states of India, immersing herself in the different cultures and learning their various languages and dance styles.
The desire to share Southern Indian dance led her to form her own dance group, Chennai Beats.
Gayatri studies a Northern Indian style of dance called Kathak.
Ratna specializes in Odissi, one of the four classical Indian dance styles that were recognized after India’s independence.