Academic Positions
Assistant Professor, Department Kuchipudi Dance, 2022-Present
Aria University, Milpitas, CA.
- Teaches ‘Music for Dance’ for Masters’ program.
- Develop curriculum integrating traditional and contemporary approaches.
Other teaching positions
Visiting Faculty, 2019-2020
Annapurna College of Film and Media.
- Taught course on design.
- Guided students into innovative thinking and creative skills.
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Dance and Performance Studies, 2022
University of Hyderabad, Telangana (India).
Dissertation: “Narratives on Indian ‘Classical’ Dances: Analysing Discursive Practices in the Printed Texts of 20th Century, Focusing on Kuchipudi.”
Master of Arts- Carnatic Vocal, 2015
Sri Padmavati Mahila University, India.
Master of Performing Arts in Dance, 2013
University of Hyderabad, India.
Thesis: “The Madras Music Academy: A Disquisition.”
PGDCM, 2011 NICMAR, Pune, India.
Bachelor of Architecture, 2008
JNTU, Hyderabad, India.
