Kiran James
Bharatanatyam Teacher
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About
Kiran James is a Chicago-based Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, educator, and nonprofit leader, recognized for his innovative approach to Indian classical dance. He holds an M.A. in Bharatanatyam from the University of Madras (2010) and an M.A. in Performance Studies from New York University (2015), building on a B.A. in Behavioral Neuroscience &…
Journey Timeline
2008
B.A. – Behavioral Neuroscience & Spanish — Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston University.
2009
Began teaching as a Teaching Artist — Started teaching in the United States and India.
2010
M.A. – Bharatanatyam — Received First Class Outstanding from the University of Madras, Chennai, India.
2015
M.A. – Performance Studies — Graduated from New York University, New York, NY, USA.
2016
Joined Arts Horizons — Held various roles including Program Coordinator, Director of New York Programs, Interim Executive Director, and Senior Program Director until 2024.
2017
Co-founded Daya Arts — Established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
2020
Adjunct Dance Faculty — Taught at Marymount Manhattan College until 2021.
2024
Executive Director of Kalapriya — Served until 2025, revitalizing its arts education program.
2025
Established Kiran James Productions — Founded his own arts production and consulting company.
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