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Address: 11 F, Palm Avenue, Ballygunge, Kolkata – 700019 (Opposite Modern High School and Behind Ashok Tower)
Phone: +919830051117 | +919830051115
Address: 11 F, Palm Avenue, Ballygunge, Kolkata – 700019 (Opposite Modern High School and Behind Ashok Tower)
Designation:
Senior Faculty Member
Personality:
Itu brings warmth and sincerity to her teaching and performances alike with her Graceful and compassionate, . Her artistry is marked by quiet strength and a deep emotional connection to rhythm and movement.
Trained in:
Uday Shankar Style of Dance; advanced training through the Ananda Shankar Centre for Performing Arts; Yoga practice and instruction.
Assisted in:
Major productions and workshops under Tanusree Shankar, including international collaborations and academy performances.
Standout events:
Performed in India and abroad — in France, Italy, China, and Taiwan. Featured in Padmavati, a Sanjay Leela Bhansali production choreographed by Tanusree Shankar, staged in Paris and Spoleto. Participated in Wills World Cup, Kolkata Carnival, and Republic Day Celebration in New Delhi.
Choreographed:
Annual productions of the Academy, blending classical poise with expressive contemporary movement.
Designation:
Senior Faculty Member
Personality:
Calm, insightful, and deeply rooted in his art, Avijit embodies both discipline and grace. His commitment and creative depth have inspired and made him a guiding force for generations of students.
Trained in:
Uday Shankar Style of Dance; Bharatnatyam (Diploma under Guru Thankamani Kutty and Guru Kalamandalam Venkit through the Allahabad Board)
Assisted in:
Workshops led by renowned national and international choreographers; numerous major productions of the Ananda Shankar Centre for Performing Arts.
Standout events:
Performed across India and abroad in Oman, Dubai, Bahrain, Italy, Indonesia, Mauritius, Switzerland, the USA, Mexico, El Salvador, Belize, and the UK.
Participated in the National Youth Festival, Wills World Cup, Kolkata Carnival, and Republic Day Celebration in New Delhi.
Choreographed:
Annual productions of the Ananda Shankar Centre for Performing Arts; television reality shows and mega-serials on Zee Bangla, Colours, and Star Jalsha; as well as school productions for South Point and Bluebells.
Designation:
Senior Faculty Member
Personality:
Nandi Roy embodies the elegance and expressive strength of the Uday Shankar style. Her warmth and dedication to the art have made her a cherished mentor within the Academy.
Trained in:
Uday Shankar style of dance; also holds degrees in Kathak, Rabindra Nritya, and Folk Dance
Assisted in:
Choreography for the National Games under the direction of Tanusree Shankar
Standout events:
Performed extensively across India and internationally in Muscat, Dubai, Monaco, the USA, Canada, and China. Performing in Paris and Spoleto for the Sanjay Leela Bhansali production Padmavati choreographed by Tanusree Shankar was a milestone in her dance journey.
Participated in major cultural events including the SAF Games, National Youth Festival, Wills World Cup, and Kolkata Carnival; attended workshops led by internationally acclaimed choreographers
Choreographed:
Productions for leading schools such as South Point, Hartley, DPS, and Bluebells in Kolkata and New Delhi; contributes to costume design and choreography for the Academy’s Annual Shows, continuing to uphold its creative spirit with dedication and grace
Designation:
Senior Faculty Member & Admission In-Charge
Personality:
Sincere, grounded, and steadfast, Sujit Brahmachary is known for his dedication and dependable presence. His humility and commitment to the art and the institution make him an integral part of the Academy’s journey.
Trained in:
Uday Shankar style of dance. He completed the three-year Senior Certificate Course at the Ananda Shankar Centre for Performing Arts in 1989
Assisted in:
Administrative coordination and institutional development under Tanusree Shankar’s guidance
Standout events:
Performed in numerous annual productions of the Centre.
Represented the troupe at the Republic Day Celebrations in New Delhi (2000).
Toured with Tanusree Shankar’s troupe to Russia in 2009
Choreographed:
Contributed to ensemble performances for the Academy’s annual shows.
He supports the creative and administrative functioning of the institution with sincerity and dedication
Designation:
Senior Faculty Member
Personality:
Poised and articulate, Trisha Ghosh Choudhury embodies a juxtaposition of grace with discipline. Her gentle demeanour and creative insight have made her a guiding presence for students at the Academy.
Trained in:
Uday Shankar style of dance. Also trained in Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, and Rabindrik dance. She holds a Kathak degree from Bangiyo Sahitya Parishad and a Computer Studies qualification from YWCA
Assisted in:
Choreography for the National Games under the guidance of Tanusree Shankar
Standout events:
Performed extensively across India and internationally in the Middle East, the USA, China, Mexico, El Salvador, and Belize.
Featured in major cultural showcases such as the SAF Games, Wills World Cup, Kolkata Carnival, and Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi
Choreographed:
Productions for South Point (Kolkata) and several leading schools in New Delhi including DPS, Bluebells, and the Indian School. She regularly choreographs for the Academy’s Annual Shows while managing key organisational roles
Designation:
Senior Faculty Member
Personality:
Graceful, composed, and deeply empathetic, Baisali Bhattacharyya brings an artist’s sensitivity and a teacher’s patience to every class. Her discipline and creative spirit continue to inspire generations of students at the Academy.
Trained in:
Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Rabindranritya, she holds a degree from Prachin Kalakendra, Chandigarh, and completed the Advanced Class at the Ananda Shankar Centre for Performing Arts
Assisted in:
Collaborative productions and national events under Tanusree Shankar’s direction. She contributes to the Academy’s legacy of excellence in performance and teaching.
Standout events:
Performed extensively across India, the USA, and Muscat.
Featured in landmark events such as the World Railway Games, SAF Games, Wills World Cup, Kolkata Carnival, and Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Performed in the troupe’s celebrated production Temptations.
Attended workshops led by internationally acclaimed choreographers
Choreographed:
Choreographed for schools including South Point, Julien Day (Kolkata), Amity International, Bluebells, DPS (R.K. Puram & Vasant Kunj), and Tagore Bal Niketan (Karnal).
Continues to create for the Academy’s Annual Shows with unwavering dedication
Designation:
Senior Faculty Member
Personality:
Gentle, sincere, and deeply dedicated, Chaitali Banerjee brings warmth and precision to her teaching for over three decades. Her calm and grace inspire students to find both discipline and joy in their dance journey.
Trained in:
Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Rabindranritya (Prachin Kalakendra, Chandigarh), she completed the Advanced Class with a Merit Award at the Ananda Shankar Centre for Performing Arts
Assisted in:
Lok Tarang Indian Folk Festival (2004) as Assistant to Tanusree Shankar
Standout events:
Performed widely across India and internationally in Muscat and Bahrain.
Participated in prestigious events such as the SAF Games, National Youth Festival, Wills World Cup, Kolkata Carnival, and Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Featured in the troupe’s acclaimed production Temptations; attended workshops by eminent international choreographers
Choreographed:
Tasher Desh in Birmingham, UK (2006 & 2007) for the Arts Bengal Doctor’s Association; annual productions for schools such as South Point, Julien Day (Kolkata), and Bluebells (New Delhi); continues to choreograph for the Academy’s Annual Shows with dedication and creative flair
Designation:
Senior Faculty Member
Personality:
Graceful, articulate, and deeply committed, Mitali combines her art with a high sense of discipline. Her warmth and eloquence make her an inspiring teacher and cherished mentor to generations of students.
Trained in:
Kathak under Guru Bela Arnab and the Uday Shankar style under Ananda and Tanusree Shankar
Assisted in:
International collaborations and major events such as the SAF Games, Wills World Cup, National Games, National Youth Festival, and Kolkata Carnival; assisted Tanusree Shankar at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center and UCLA
Standout events:
Debuted with Ananda and Tanusree Shankar’s troupe in Kuwait (1981). Performed extensively across India and abroad in the USA, UK, Europe, Russia, the West Indies, New Zealand, Israel, Kazakhstan, Mexico, El Salvador, Belize, Qatar, Mauritius, and Monaco; recipient of the Charles Wallace India Trust Award to study at the Laban Centre, London, where she also conducted workshops
Choreographed:
Productions for premier schools including South Point, Diocesan, Hartley, DPS R.K. Puram, and Bluebells; nurtures young dancers at South Point and Pratt Memorial.
Judged cultural events like Adwitiya and competitions at La Martiniere for Girls and The BSS. She has been choreographing and compering Academy performances for over four decades
Designation:
Senior faculty member and co-ordinator
Personality:
Known for quiet discipline and nurturing guidance, she inspires students with her dedication and passion for the Uday Shankar style.
Trained in:
Uday Shankar style under Ananda Shankar and Tanusree Shankar
Assisted in:
Major productions and national events including Asiad 1982, SAF Games, World Railway Games, National Games, National Youth Festival, Wills World Cup, and Lok-Tarang, as assistant choreographer to Tanusree Shankar
Standout events:
Performed across India and internationally in Japan, Thailand, Africa, the USA, Russia, Europe, the West Indies, New Zealand, and Oman. Conducted an international workshop on the Uday Shankar style at the Lotus School of Dance, New York
Choreographed:
Annual shows for South Point, Julien Day, Diocesan (Centenary), M.P. Birla, DPS Chandigarh, and New Delhi schools, including a Republic Day performance. Regularly choreographs for the academy’s annual shows