melvin varghese
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Melvin Varghese is an Indian classical dancer, instructor, and choreographer based in New York City. He commenced his training in the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam at the age of six. He completed his formal graduation in 2004 under the tutelage of Smt. Chandrakala Raghavan. Varghese has further honed his skills by training under several renowned gurus in India, including Leela Samson, RLV Anand, and Parshwanath Upadhye. His arangetram, marking his debut professional performance, took place on October 30, 2004. Varghese is committed to fostering the growth of Indian classical dance overseas and emphasizes technical excellence in his teaching. In addition to his dance career, he earned a doctorate in physical therapy from Mercy College in 2016 and currently serves as an on-site physical therapist for Disney's The Lion King on Broadway. Awards & Honours: Second Prize, Dance Essay Competition (2007).
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