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Shambhavi Desai is a classically trained Indian dancer, performing artiste, choreographer, and educator, primarily known for her work in Bharatanatyam. She is the founder and artistic director of Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music, located in Pittsburgh, U.S.. Desai's extensive training in Bharatanatyam began under her mother and guru, Smt. Tani…
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Training in Bharatanatyam — Trained by her mother and guru, Smt. Tani Desai, a senior disciple of Smt. Anjali Medh of Kalakshetra, Chennai.
Nritya Vishaarad and Nritya Alankaar — Received from 'Gandharva Maha Vidyalaya' in Baroda.
Advanced Bharatanatyam Training — Under Smt. Jaya Chandrasekhar and Padma Bhushan Shri C.V. Chandrasekhar.
Early Music Training — Under late Shri Madhav Rao Kavi in Baroda.
Diploma in Vocal Music — Obtained with honors from the Faculty of Performing Arts, M.S. University, Baroda.
1996
Relocated to Pittsburgh — Resided in Pittsburgh since 1996.
1998
Senior Disciple of Pandita Tripti Mukherjee — Became a Shishya (Senior disciple) of Pandita Tripti Mukherjee.
Faculty Member — Serves as a faculty member at the 'Pandit Jasraj Institute of Music'.
Founded Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music — Established the school in Pittsburgh.
Award for Best Dancer — Received an award for the best dancer from the state of Gujarat.
Choreographed and Performed Dance Ballets — Includes 'Shakuntal', 'Chitrangada', 'Tana-Riri', 'Murali-Taree Preet'.
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Awards & Honors
- Best Dancer from the state of Gujarat
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