Bachelor of Science, Lady Irwin College,                               Delhi University, New Delhi

Indian Classical Dance Training

Commenced training in classical dance with                              Ms. Uma Shetty, Lucknow, India

Started training professionally in Odissi style with Ms. Aloka Panikar (August 1984 - March 1994)

Presently doing advanced studies in Odissi style at Orissa Dance Academy, Bhuvaneshwar with Guru Gangadhar Pradhan               ( May 1994 - continuing )

Trained in Seraikela Chhau under Guru Lingaraj Acharya. Now continuing with Shashadhar Acharya

Modern Dance Training:

With Beverly Brown and Cathy Ward at the Eric Hawkins Studio, New York ( July 1996 - November 1996)

With Ms. Mary Anthony at the Mary Anthony Dance Studio, New York ( May 1996 - continuing)

With Bertram Rose (Graham Technique) at Mary Anthony Dance Studio, New York (May 1996 - continuing)

Dance Related Subject :

Stage lighting course at the Parsons Institute of Design, New York (September 1996 - December 1996)

Beginners, Intermediate and advanced courses in                   Hatha Yoga centre, New Delhi

Studied Pakhawaj ( a percusssion instrument used in Odissi Dance) with Guru Banamali Maharana in Bhuvaneshwar, India.