Choreographers
Lavanya
Lavanya
Lavanya
Lavanya is a trained classical dancer in both Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi dance forms. She loves to incorporate various dance styles from Jazz, Hip Hop, Indian contemporary, Indian classical and Bollywood in her choreography!
Raghavi
Lavanya
Lavanya
I started dancing as a kid and have loved it ever since. Aakriti not only helped me grow and persevere as a dancer but also as a person. Being a choreographer has taught a great deal of patience and responsibility. I look forward to more years with Aakriti and no doubt with dance!
Shireen
Lavanya
Shireen
Shireen is an extremely talented dancer and choreographer! She is trained in multiple dance forms like Kuchipudi, Western and Hip Hop. She is a perfectionist at heart and always tries to bring innovative choreography to the table. She is very passionate, creative, friendly and focused. Shireen is Lavanya's younger cousin and loves the f
Shireen is an extremely talented dancer and choreographer! She is trained in multiple dance forms like Kuchipudi, Western and Hip Hop. She is a perfectionist at heart and always tries to bring innovative choreography to the table. She is very passionate, creative, friendly and focused. Shireen is Lavanya's younger cousin and loves the fact that Aakriti has given her an opportunity to explore various creative aspects and help put forth amazing shows! Shireen graduated from Whitman and is now working at 350.org as a senior US Digital Campaigner.
Dhyana
Dhyana has been dancing she was 5, participating in Diwali dance shows and choreographing dances for weddings. She specializes in styles like Bollywood, contemporary, semi-classical and fusion. Dhyana has been a part of Aakriti Dance Academy since 2017 and has enjoyed her time there immensely! Aakriti Dance Academy allowed her to become
Dhyana has been dancing she was 5, participating in Diwali dance shows and choreographing dances for weddings. She specializes in styles like Bollywood, contemporary, semi-classical and fusion. Dhyana has been a part of Aakriti Dance Academy since 2017 and has enjoyed her time there immensely! Aakriti Dance Academy allowed her to become in touch with her Indian heritage and step outside of her comfort zone in creative ways. She has learned how to express herself through dance and has developed an innate passion for it, becoming more and more confident. Dhyana is grateful for the academy and everyone that has been there for her in journey of dance, and looks forward to continuing it throughout her life.
Keertana
Keertana
Keertana
Keertana is trained in Bharatanatyam and has been dancing since she was 6 years old. She has competed and performed in various venues across the Bay Area and has also co-founded Kalanjali, a collegiate Bharatanatyam team in UC Santa Cruz. Keertana loves exploring various other dance styles and has enjoyed being on her collegiate Bhangra t
Keertana is trained in Bharatanatyam and has been dancing since she was 6 years old. She has competed and performed in various venues across the Bay Area and has also co-founded Kalanjali, a collegiate Bharatanatyam team in UC Santa Cruz. Keertana loves exploring various other dance styles and has enjoyed being on her collegiate Bhangra team as well. Aakriti has helped her remain true to her passion for dance in Seattle and she can’t wait to grow both as a choreographer and performer as part of the academy!
Sreeja
Keertana
Keertana
Sreeja has been dancing since the age of five and dance has been a significant part of my life! She has received formal training in both Bharatanatyam and Bollywood. Bharatanatyam has taught her grace, discipline, and precise movements, while Bollywood & Kuthu allowed Sreeja to express herself through high-energy, upbeat routines. Sreeja
Sreeja has been dancing since the age of five and dance has been a significant part of my life! She has received formal training in both Bharatanatyam and Bollywood. Bharatanatyam has taught her grace, discipline, and precise movements, while Bollywood & Kuthu allowed Sreeja to express herself through high-energy, upbeat routines. Sreeja has choreographed for various events (college performances, weddings, cultural events) and realized her passion for choregraphy and the creative process behind it! Sreeja believes that dance has the power to bring people together and create unforgettable experiences. Sreeja is excited to see where her love for dance takes her in the future and is eager to continue sharing her passion with others.
Pranita
Keertana
Pranita
Pranita is an extremely passionate and dedicated dancer. She has trained in Kuchipudi under the legendary Padmabhushans Dr. Raja and Dr. Radha Reddy. Pranita a graduate of UW, has been part of the prestigious UW Natya team and won many accolades and competitions for her team. She also has been part of the UW Kahaani team to dab a little w
Pranita is an extremely passionate and dedicated dancer. She has trained in Kuchipudi under the legendary Padmabhushans Dr. Raja and Dr. Radha Reddy. Pranita a graduate of UW, has been part of the prestigious UW Natya team and won many accolades and competitions for her team. She also has been part of the UW Kahaani team to dab a little with Bollywood as well! Pranita is Lavanya’s cousin and has been with Aakriti since 2015. She has been choreographing in all their shows bringing forth the beauty of Indian Classical dances.