Moneesha Kumar

🪔 About

Moneesha Kumar is an accomplished Indian classical dancer, educator, and architect with extensive training in Bharatanatyam and Kathak, complemented by a strong foundation in semi-classical dance. She began her Bharatanatyam training under Kalaimamani Parvathy Ravi Ghantasala and later trained under Kalaimamani Nalini Balasubramaniam, completing her Arangetram in 2012. She has performed at Chennai's prestigious Margazhi Festival and numerous renowned sabhas, as well as at over fifteen dance festivals across the New York metropolitan area. Her notable performances include appearances at the Consulate General of India, New York, and Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the Mayor of New York City. Moneesha trained in Kathak under Sahasra Sambamoorthi in New York and continues her advanced training under Radhika Karandikar in India.She teaches Bharatanatyam and Kathak to children and adults across New Jersey and New York, with a teaching philosophy centered on discipline, confidence, creativity, cultural appreciation, and self-expression. By combining artistic excellence with her background in architecture, she brings creativity, precision, and thoughtful design to every class. After successfully completing her first year as a faculty member at SDA, Moneesha is excited to continue inspiring students of all ages. She values SDA as a community that fosters both artistic growth and personal development and looks forward to many more years of sharing her passion for Indian classical dance.