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Preeti Vinayak Shah is a distinguished Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, vocalist, nattuvangist, and educator, recognized as a 5th generation professional in the art form. She is the great-granddaughter of the renowned composer Andavan Pichai and the great-great-granddaughter of philosopher and scholar Sri Tandalam Sankaranarayana Shastry. Preeti Vinayak…
Journey Timeline
1992
Rated one of the top ten upcoming dancers in South India — By the Indian Fine Arts Academy.
1993
Moved to the United States
2009
Commissioned by Florida State University — To direct and perform a group dance production titled “Om Pranava Shabdham – the primordial chant.”
2016
Natyam Arts Academy hosted its 7th annual music recital
2017
Published first book "Just Like That" — An anthology of poems.
2020
Began serving as guest faculty — At Southern Methodist University and Texas State University.
2021
Invited by Southern Methodist University and Texas State University — To give lecture demonstrations for "Konnakol to Kritis."
2022
Invited by Southern Methodist University and Texas State University — To give lecture demonstrations for "Konnakol to Kritis." Her daughter Nethra Valli Shah completed her Arangetram.
2023
Invited by Southern Methodist University and Texas State University — To give lecture demonstrations for "Konnakol to Kritis."
2023-2024
Served as Board member and panelist — For the Florida Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture.
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Awards & Honors
- 1992 · Top Ten Upcoming Dancers in South India — Indian Fine Arts Academy
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