Shivani Thakker
Bharatanatyam Performer • Teacher
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Shivani Thakkar is an internationally recognized dancer, choreographer, and instructor specializing in Bharatanatyam, alongside other forms such as Bollywood, Tap, Jazz, and Ballet. She is known for creating innovative cross-cultural fusion choreography and has gained international recognition for her artistry. Thakkar has performed extensively in India,…
Journey Timeline
2005
Graduated with BA Theatre — Received a BA cum laude in Theatre (minor tv/film production) from University of Southern California.
2008
Won National US Dance Competition “Bollypop” — Sponsored by Verizon Fios and Saavn Media Entertainment.
2010
Nominated for Enbridge Emerging Artist Award — Nomination from the Office of the Mayor, Calgary.
2013
Performed at Indian Film Festival Los Angeles (IFFLA)
2014
Performed at Indian Film Festival Los Angeles (IFFLA)
2015
Performed at Indian Film Festival Los Angeles (IFFLA)
2019
MKM Bollystars in residency at A Noise Within Theatre — Part of their Noise Now program.
2021
Artist in Residence — Artist in Residence for spring and fall of 2021 at California Creative Learning Academy.
2021
Presented Rasa Kalaa: A Bharata Natyam Margam — Presented by MKM Bollystars in December.
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Awards & Honors
- 2008 · National US Dance Competition “Bollypop” Winner — Verizon Fios and Saavn Media Entertainment
- Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute's Arts Study Fellowship — Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
- Grant — Alberta Foundation for the Arts (Canada)
- Grant — Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation (USA)
- 2010 · Enbridge Emerging Artist Award Nominee — Office of the Mayor, Calgary
Media Coverage
- Alumni Q&A: Shivani Thakkar BA Theatre '05
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