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Artistic and Creative Skills: Indian Classical Dance (Odissi): Over 30 years of practice, choreography, and performance experience in Odissi, blending traditional and experimental forms. Choreography: Extensive experience in choreographing performances that intersect social history, political theory, and cultural storytelling. Creative Filmmaking: Directed multiple documentaries and short films, including works focused on dance and social issues. Theatre Performance: Performed as a lead actress in notable productions, including collaborations with Rangakarmee theatre group, under the direction of Usha Ganguly. Interdisciplinary Artistic Projects: Engaged in multimedia projects integrating dance, film, and visual arts, with exhibitions at international venues such as New Designers (London) and Gaganendra Shilpa Pradarshashala (Kolkata). Academic and Research Expertise: Experimental Dance Research: Currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Exeter, exploring radical changes in Odissi dance through experimental research methodologies, with a focus on social and political transformation. Multidisciplinary Knowledge: MA degrees in Art & Design, Economics, and History, with an academic focus on the intersection of performance, social history, and political theory. Published Author: Authored multiple books and articles on the role of dance in society, political thoughts, and the social response to crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Teaching and Educational Experience: Teaching Indian Classical Dance: Over 15 years of experience teaching Odissi in India and the UK, with an emphasis on cultural context, movement, and expression. Teaching Assistant: Experience as a teaching assistant and activity leader in UK educational institutions, including Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts. Workshop Facilitation: Conducted workshops in classical Indian dance and performance theory in India, Sri Lanka, and the UK. Language Proficiency: Multilingual Skills: Fluent in Bengali, English, Hindi, Assamese, Oriya, French, and Russian, with professional experience as an interpreter at international events like the Kolkata International Film Festival. Media and Broadcasting Experience: Journalism and News Production: 14 years of experience at All India Radio Kolkata, serving as an International News Desk Editor and production assistant for Indo-Bangladesh news. Radio Presente