Tehreema Mitha
Bharatanatyam Performer • Teacher
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Tehreema Mitha is a distinguished Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, and teacher, recognized as a leading practitioner of the art form in Pakistan and a significant figure in the diaspora. Born and raised in Pakistan, she began her training in the classical South Indian dance style of Bharatanatyam at the age of seven under the tutelage of her mother,…
Journey Timeline
c. 1979
Began dance training — Started Bharatanatyam training at age seven under her mother, Indu Mitha.
1982
Enrolled in National College of Arts — Gained entry to The National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore, Pakistan.
1986
Arangetram and Graduation — Performed her Arangetram and completed her MA in Fine Arts from NCA. Also began choreographing.
1988-1990
Taught Fine Arts — Taught Fine Arts at Lahore Grammar School and College.
1990
Launched professional dance career — Began full-time professional dance career and produced her first contemporary item.
1993-1997
Tehreema Aabvaan Dance Productions — Ran her dance company, Tehreema Aabvaan Dance Productions, in Pakistan.
1995
International Performance (China) — Performed in China for the First UN Women's Conference.
1997
Moved to the United States — Immigrated to the U.S. seeking more freedom for her choreography.
2001
Founded Tehreema Mitha Dance Company — Established the Tehreema Mitha Dance Company (TMDC) in Maryland, USA.
2006
International Performance (China) — Performed in China at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Conference.
2009
Premiered "Blue Jeans" — Premiered the commissioned dance "Blue Jeans" at The Kennedy Center.
2010
Kennedy Center Performance — Performed at The Millennium Stage, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
2020
Organized Tribute Performance — Organized a tribute performance for her mother Indu Mitha's 90th birthday.
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- Tehreema Mitha: A New Look For Classical Indian Moves
The Washington Post
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