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Smt. Neha Parikh is an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, acclaimed teacher, and the artistic director of Chidambaram Nritya Kala Academy, which she founded in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA, in 2005. Her journey in Indian classical dance began at the tender age of seven, leading her to pursue professional training in Bharatanatyam at the Nalanda Nritya Kala…
Journey Timeline
Childhood
Began learning Bharatanatyam — Exposed to Bharatanatyam from the age of 7.
Completed Bachelor's and Master's in Fine Arts — Specialized in Bharatanatyam from Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidhyalaya, Mumbai.
Taught at Nalanda dance research center — Taught senior students for 9 years and performed with the Nalanda troupe.
2005
Founded Chidambaram Nritya Kala Academy — Established the academy in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA.
2005
Relocated to the US and began teaching — Started teaching students in the US.
2006
Students began performing Arangetrams — Many of her students have performed their solo dance debut recitals.
2011
Awarded IANH "Excellence Award" — Received the award in April.
2011
Presented "Spotlight on Excellence Award" — Received the award from Lokvani e-magazine in September.
2012
Performed Mohiniattam for National Multiple Sclerosis Event — Performed on February 25th.
2012
Performed with Guru Shri Vaibhav Arekar — Performed in New England.
2015
Performed at Laconia Multi-cultural festival — Performed with her students on September 12th.
2020
Conducted Duo Arangetram amidst pandemic — Organized a Duo Arangetram with safety measures.
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Awards & Honors
- 2011 · Excellence Award — India Association of New Hampshire (IANH)
- 2011 · Spotlight on Excellence Award — Lokvani e-magazine
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