Pfizer / NIEHS Environmental Scholarship

1999
Duke University
B.A. Mathematics, Minor Spanish
Cum Laude / Baxter Scholarship

1993
Bharatanatyam
Arangetram: 'Ascent to stage’ (graduation solo performance with full orchestra)
Advanced study in India

2001-2006 
Indian Arts
Hatha Yoga
Mridangam (South Indian drumming)
Nattuvangam (Music conducting)
Carnatic music (South Indian vocal)

1982-1999
Western Arts
University courses in music theory & history      
Classical piano
Chorale
MN State Honors

TEACHING


2009
Dance for Fitness Instructor
Bollywood Dance for Fitness Classes
Fitcorp Gym

2009
Guest Artist
Bharatanatyam (Advanced) & Bollywood
Classes & Performance

Devanritya Dance Ensemble


2003-2005
Dance Faculty
Bharatanatyam (Beginner & Intermediate)
Bollywood Dance (garnered record attendance)

Brookline Community Center for Arts


2003
World Dance Instructor
Bollywood / Indian Folk Dance
Healthworks Fitness Center

2003
Bharatanatyam Teacher Training Residency
Summit of Bharatanatyam teachers from the U.S. & Canada at Kala-Bharati (Montreal). Topics: 
     Teaching Outside the Country of Origin /
     Dance and the Child / Tradition and Beyond /
     Mapping the Choreographic Landscape
Kala Bharati Found'n / Canadian Heritage Dept