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Sharanya Mukhopadhyay Sekhri
About
Sharanya Mukhopadhyay Sekhri is a prominent Odissi dancer, choreographer, and educator based in Orange County, California, USA. She commenced her extensive training in the classical Indian style of Odissi dance at the age of five under Guru Srimati Nandita Behera in Cerritos, California. Her dedication to the art form led her to undertake frequent visits to…
Journey Timeline
1987
Approximate Birth Year — Inferred from UCLA graduation year (2008) and age at arangetram (13).
1992
Began Odissi Training — Started at age 5 under Guru Srimati Nandita Behera.
2000
Ranga Pravesham (Solo Dance Debut) — Completed at age 13 with Pandit Ravi Shankar as chief guest.
2000
Received Princess Grace Award
2008
Graduated from UCLA — Dance graduate.
2009
Debut on Holiday Celebration — Performed a classical Indian dance with live musical accompaniment.
2010
Founded Ishwara Dance Academy — Established in Orange County, California.
2010
Won Miss California Sweetheart — Under the Miss America Organization.
2017
Performed at Smaran Dance Festival
2018
Interviewed by Showbiz India TV — As Associate Artistic Director of SA Dance Company.
2021
Participated in 12th Biswa Odissi Utsav (Odissi International)
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Awards & Honors
- 2000 · Princess Grace Award — Princess Grace Foundation-USA
- J'nae Fincannon Talent Award
- L.A. Treasures Award
- 2010 · Miss California Sweetheart — Miss America Organization
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