Prashanthi Chitre
Kuchipudi Performer • Teacher
27+
Years of Experience
12+
Students Taught
1
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About
Prashanthi Chitre is a prominent Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and educator specializing in Kuchipudi, based in the Seattle area, USA. She is the founder and creative director of the Prashanthi Chitre Institute of Performing Arts (PCIPA), established in 2012. Chitre's foundational training in Kuchipudi began with Guru Smt. Vasundhara Garu, and she…
Journey Timeline
1999-2011
Software Professional — Worked at Microsoft Corporation.
1999-2012
Founder-Choreographer — Founded Dance with DREAMS.
2012
Founded PCIPA — Established Prashanthi Chitre Institute of Performing Arts.
2012-2017
Dance Enrichment Teacher — Taught at Bellevue Children's Academy and Cascadia Montessori.
2015
Choreographed for DANCE This — Choreographed a piece for DANCE This performance at The Moore Theatre.
2015-2025
Faculty-Choreographer-Teaching Artist — Associated with Seattle Theater Group's DanceThis & Dance 4 Parkinson's Disease.
2018
National Winner, Dance USA Dance — Awarded for choreographing PCIPA's Rockstar Team.
2018
Dance Coach, Miss India Worldwide Winner — Coached Shree Saini, winner of the global pageant.
2020
Featured Choreographer, BEST of DanceThis — Recognized for outstanding choreography by Seattle Theater Group.
2023
PCIPA's First Kuchipudi Rangapravesham — Misha and Nayoni had their traditional graduation and stage debut.
2024-present
India Cultural Ambassador — Appointed by the Consulate General of India, Seattle.
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Awards & Honors
- 2018 · National Winner — Dance USA Dance, Zee TV
- 2020 · Featured Choreographer — Seattle Theater Group (BEST of DanceThis)
Media Coverage
- DANCE This 2019: PRASHANTHI CHITRE INSTITUTE OF PERFORMING ARTS “Bollywood School”
YouTube (STG Presents)
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