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curriculum vitae

Training and Education ~

Ceres High School

(2009-2011): Jazz, Contemporary, Assist with Productions

Modesto Junior College

(2011-2020): Associates Degree in Dance

Ballet, Choreography, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern, Partnering, World Dance, Theater Production Off-Balance Dance Company Member 2017-2019

ACDA (American College Dance Association)

ACDA Arizona State University 2016

ACDA Modesto Junior College 2017

ACDA Arizona State University 2018

ACDA San Jose State University 2019

Jacob’s Pillow 2017

Ayurvedic Yoga Center, 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training, May 2021 Barre Above, Barre Teaching Training, August 2022

EHS Pilates Studio, Pilates Mat Training, March 2023

San Jose State University

(2020-2023): Bachelor’s Degree in Dance

Ballet, Contemporary, Choreography, Jazz, Dance Pedagogy, Dance Kinesiology, Modern, Hip-Hop, Rhythm & Dynamics, Contact Improvisation & Partnering, Release, World Dance

University Dance Theatre Company Member 2022-2023

ACDA UC Irvine, March 2023

Performances ~

Jam N Jive, Jazz

Jam N Jive, Jazz

Jam N Jive, Jazz

Jam N Jive, Jazz

Jam N Jive, Jazz

Modern Concert,

Modern Concert,

Modern Concert,

Modern Concert,

Off The Beat, Hip-Hop Showcase, (2016) M.J.C

Off The Beat, Hip-Hop Showcase, (2017) M.J.C

Off The Beat, Hip-Hop Showcase, (2018) M.J.C Choreographer’s Showcase, (2016) M.J.C Choreographer’s Showcase, (2017) M.J.C Choreographer’s Showcase, (2018) M.J.C

Jacob’s Pillow, Modesto Junior College (2017)

Kim T. Davis, Dancing at The Park, San Francisco (2017) Kim T. Davis, Dancing at The Park, San Francisco (2018) Manpreet Toor, Akh Lad Jave, (2018)

Revealed, Modern Concert, San Jose State University, (April 2021)

National Association of School’s of Dance, San Jose State University, (February 2022) La Pena Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA, Women’s Empowerment Event, (March 2022) Rendered, San Jose State University, (April 2022)

Senior Portfolio, San Jose State University, (April 2022)

Emerging, University Dance Theater, San Jose State University, (November 2022) American College Dance Association, UC Irvine, (March 2023)

Flourishing, University Dance Theatre, San Jose State University, (April 2023)

Senior Portfolio, San Jose State University, (May 2023)

Choreographic Works ~

Forces, May 2019

The Decay, May 2019

Kehna Hi Kya, January 2021 Special Affair, February 2021 Dhak Dhak / Sanskari, April 2021 Thirst, February 2022

Swept Away, February 2022 Mended Moments, April 2022 Woven, November 2022

Showcase, (2013) M.J.C Showcase, (2014) M.J.C Showcase, (2016) M.J.C Showcase, (2017) M.J.C Showcase, (2018) M.J.C

Off-Balance Company, (2016) M.J.C Off-Balance Company, (2017) M.J.C Off-Balance Company, (2018) M.J.C Off-Balance Company, (2019) M.J.C

Honors and Achievements ~

Humanities and Arts Award Winner, First Place in Choreography, Forces Humanities and Arts Award Winner, Third Place in Choreography, The Decay Both awards were received at Modesto Junior College.

Master Classes & Workshops ~

Twyla Tharp Company, Modern (2018) Manpreet Toor, Bollywood, (2019) Manpreet Toor, Semi-Classical, (2021) Chase Constantino, Bollywood, (2019) Maleek Washington, Modern, (2020) Preet Chahal, Bhangra, (2021)

Amit Patel, Bollywood Heels, (2021)

Doug Varone and Dancers, Modern, (2021)

Camille A Brown, Afro-Contemporary, (2022)

Momo Akrami, Modern, (2022)

Rene Alvarez, Contact Improvisation, (2022)

Hope Mohr, Contemporary, (2022)

Kristen Damrow, Contemporary, (2022)

Cameron McKinney, Contemporary, (2023)

Baye and Asa, Process and Practice, (June 2023)

Bates Dance Festival, Professional Training Program, (July 2023)

Working Experience ~

(2013-2014) Young Champions, Hip Hop, Kids ages 6-12

(2017-2019) Assist Modesto Junior College with Dance Day & Master Workshops, Partner Work (February 2021-April 2021) Choreographer, Creative Director, Set Assistant, Fijiana Productions (June 2021) Pop Up Class, Bollywood Fusion, Redwall Studio

(June 2022-August 2022) City of Ceres, Jazz, Modern, Adults

(June 2022-August 2022) City of Ceres, Jazz, Modern, Kids

(June 2022-September 2022) City of Ceres, Yoga for Beginners

(June-August 2022) City of Riverbank, Jazz, Kids

(June-September) City of Riverbank, Yoga for Beginners

(June 2022-Present) In-Shape Health Clubs, Yoga Restore

(October 2022-Present) Koru Yoga Studio, Restorative Yoga

Skills ~

Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Collaboration

Community Engagement, Critical Thinking, Creativity Discipline, Innovation, Physical Awareness & Fitness Effective Communication, Organizational Skills

Extensive Knowledge of Ayurveda, and Herbalism Languages, English (primary), Punjabi, Hindi, Spanish Leadership, Intuition, Interpersonal Skills

Musical Instruments Studied: Drums, Guitar

Photography & Cinematography (beginner-intermediate) Photo & Video Editing (beginner-intermediate) Professionalism, Strong Work Ethic

Solution Oriented, Social Media Marketing

Time Management, Theater Production

Ten years of experience in restaurant and hospitality industry