1. Akshita Rao
Reading, MA | 781-333-4367 | aksrao10@gmail.com
Professional Profile
Committed dancer formally trained in Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi, with extensive
background in Bollywood and Indian folk dances, looking to take part in a program that will
challenge me in diverse ways, while allowing me to explore my artistic creativity in dance.
Education
Triveni School of Dance | Brookline, MA | 2007 to present
Formally trained in Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi dance forms under the guidance of Smt.
Neena Gulati.
Experience
Triveni School of Dance | November 2015 to February 2016 | Dance Teacher/Assistant
Conducted and taught Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi classes for dance batches in 8-10 and
15-18 age groups.
Triveni Dance Ensemble | December 2015 to April 2016 | Choreographer
The Triveni Dance Ensemble consists of advanced dancers who have studied extensively
with guru Neena Gulati and are experienced performers. Choreographed pieces for the
Annual April Fundraiser hosted at the BU Dance Theater to present Rakshasi, an exciting
modern twist on three styles of Indian Classical Dance, ancient myths, and storytelling. All
proceeds of the show were given to the American Nepal Medical Foundation, specifically
contributing to disaster relief from the recent earthquakes.
Personal Choreographer | 2012 to present
Choreograph solo pieces ranging from Indian classical (Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi),
modern Bollywood forms, and freestyle folk dances. These pieces are performed at cultural
group competitions in New England, charity shows, and local community events.
Skills
 Over nine years of dance experience
 Trained in varies styles, such as Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Bollywood, and Indian folk
dances
 Choreographer in these various styles, and pieces have been recognized at many New
England cultural groups
Awards and Recognition
 Successful Presentation of Arangetram | August 30, 2015 | Triveni School of Dance

2.  Three hour “graduation performance” where the dancer demonstrates their
mastered skills in Indian classical dance, marking the completion of official training
in Indian Classical Dance.
 1st
Place in Mandaara’s Got Talent Regional Competition | November 2015 | New
England Kannada Koota
 1st
Place in Mandaara’s Got Talent Regional Competition | November 2013 | New
England Kannada Koota
 2nd
Place in Regional Talent Contest (Solo) | February 2012 | New England Kannada
Koota
 2nd
Place in Regional Talent Contest (Group) | February 2012 | New England Kannada
Koota
 3rd
Place in Diwali Bollywood Competition (Group) | October 2009 | Indian Association
of Merrimack Valley
Performances
 Dance For World Community | 2016 | Harvard Square Festival Week
 Triveni Annual Show at MIT’s Kresge | 2007-2015 | Triveni School of Dance
 Mandaara Pratibha Cultural Competition | 2015 | New England Kannada Koota
 Nepal Earthquake Charity Event | 2015 | Nepal Earthquake Fund
 Children’s Talent Showcase | 2015 | Gayatri Kannada Vipra Vrnda
 Dasara Deepavali | 2015 | Telegu Association of Greater Boston
 India Day at Hatchshell | 2015 | Shishubharti School of Indian Language and Culture
 Diwali Celebratory Lunch | 2015 | Staples Corporate Office, Framingham, MA
 India Day | 2015 | Liberty Mutual Headquarters, Boston, MA
 Vision-Aid Charity Show | 2014 | Ekal Vidyalaya
 Hindu Heritage Day | 2014 | Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America
 The Big Read Kick-Off | 2014 | Reading Public Library
 Culture Day | 2013 | Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
 Ratna Mahotsava Children’s Day | 2012, 2013, 2015 | New England Kannada Koota
 Annual Diwali Celebration | 2012 | Indian Association of Greater Boston
 Annual Ugadi Dasara Day | 2010 | Indian Association of Merrimack Valley
 Diwali Day | 2008 | United India Association of New England