SONYA DEVI KUMAR
INDIAN AMERICAN
DANCE | ANTHROPOLOGY
About Me
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NEW YORK CITY
I was born and raised in NYC and now based in Florida since 2019. -
DANCER
I’m trained in Bharatanatyam and Kathak. I restarted my Kuchipudi training in Jan 2022. -
HARVARD
I’m currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Anthropology at Harvard University’s Extension School.
My academic interests are situated in Medical Anthropology (South Asian genetics and culture). -
ARTS & SCIENCE
I have undergrad degrees in Anthropology and Visual Design, and I’m a CUNY Dance Major alumni. In 2023, I completed a certificate in Performing Arts Industry Essentials from NYU | Tisch x Backstage. -
TRAINING
The majority of my artistic training has been in NYC and I’ve also taken an intensive dance course in India. For 11 years, I worked professionally with two award-winning Indian dance companies in NYC. -
EDUCATOR
I taught various styles of Indian classical, folk, & cinematic dance in NYC from 2007-2019 and virtually since 2020. -
NONPROFIT
I work for a cultural arts nonprofit, utilizing my skills in anthropology, dance, and design. -
TAMPA
I’m excited to continue sharing Indian culture in Tampa Bay!
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
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RAMAYANA SHRI SITA
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THE MET MUSEUM
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MYSTIC INDIA TOUR
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MADISON SQ GARDEN
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ACTOR SONU SOOD
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KERALA, INDIA
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NAVADURGA CHANDRAGHANTA
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ARTIST SIONA BENJAMIN
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KRISHNA LEELA SHRI RADHA
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SUR TAAL SEMI FINALIST