Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Reading Books, Gardening, Cooking and Science geek
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Manasa S

Manasa S

Kathak Dancer at Noopur Performing Art Center
Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic Kathak Dancer with extensive experience at Noopur Performing Art Center, showcasing exceptional stage presence and emotional expression. Adept in choreography and teamwork, consistently delivering captivating presentations at prestigious festivals and competitions. Willing to present and learn dance in any form, open to creative approaches and continuously expanding reach. Very fond of and have had experience in forms like Western, Bollywood, Folk, Salsa, Belly and Contemporary.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Kathak Dancer

Noopur Performing Art Center
12.2014 - Current
  • Taught dance classes to children and adults of different skill levels.
  • Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers, and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
  • Experience of over 75+ stage presentations at prestigious platforms.
  • Prepared costumes, makeup, hair styling, props coordination for each performance ensuring flawless presentation on stage.
  • Participated in numerous dance competitions and shows to demonstrate technique and artistry.
  • Completion of Rangapravesh in December, 2025.
  • Performed in events like Nishagandhi dance festival, Karthi Fine arts dance festival, Kalanadam dance festival, Mysore dasara (2019, 2023, 2024), Swaralaya samanvaya and Soorya dance festival (2022 and 2024) and many more..
  • Danced in productions presented by Noopur like 'Shakuntalam' and 'Ramayana'.

Dancer

Christ University
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Worked with costume designers to achieve top-quality and well-tailored costumes.
  • Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
  • Participated and learnt multiple dance forms like Western, Contemporary, Bollywood, Kathak and Folk
  • Was a part of Darpan dance team - Yuva Udaan, participating in group events and solo events in the years 2022 and 2023.
  • Performed in Intercollegiate dance events representing the University.
  • Participated in University Dance Day-Nritta as a part of the University Dance team undergoing 1month of training.
  • Was a member of the college dance team Natyarpana performing for Inaugural and celebration ceremonies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Botany And Zoology

Christ University
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Associate of Science - PCMB

Christ Junior College
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Cathedral High School
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Skills

    Choreography

    Stage presence

    Body control

    Team work and Coordination

    Costume and Makeup

    Musicality awareness

    Flexibility and agility

    Rhythmic precision

    Emotional expression

Accomplishments

    Organized and headed college events successfully. Participated in multiple solo events finishing in top 3.

    Choreographed pieces for stage events. Completed Rangapravesh with 10 years of experience in 2025.

Reading Books, Gardening, Cooking and Science geek

I enjoy reading novels, science fiction, mystery and fiction books. Open to any genre with a good concept.

Gardening is a recent hobby. In the process of growing a highly productive and elaborate garden.

Always enjoyed indulging and understanding the scientific world. Want to make a significant mark in the field of science.

Cooking and learning about food and produce of various cultures is a strong passion and interest.

Timeline

Dancer

Christ University
08.2022 - 05.2025

Kathak Dancer

Noopur Performing Art Center
12.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Botany And Zoology

Christ University
04.2001 -

Associate of Science - PCMB

Christ Junior College
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Cathedral High School
04.2001 -
Manasa SKathak Dancer at Noopur Performing Art Center