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Trained in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi under the esteemed Guru Dr. Rathna Kumar, recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2010), Rukmini made her solo debut (Arangetram) in the same year. She continues to deepen her practice under the tutelage of Barkha Patel in the classical dance form of Kathak.
Trained in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi under the esteemed Guru Dr. Rathna Kumar, recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2010), Rukmini made her solo debut (Arangetram) in the same year. She continues to deepen her practice under the tutelage of Barkha Patel in the classical dance form of Kathak.
Production of Chandalika
NYU Nasha Life In A Metro: Calcutta- "Chandalika" by Tagore
Through Indian classical dance, Nasha tells the story of Chandalika. This dance drama written by Rabindranath Tagore, is one of his most revered works which tells the story of a forlorn young girl from the untouchable caste who finds spiritual freedom through a chance encounter with a buddhist monk.
Chandalika’s role is reprised by Rukmini. Choreographed and performed by all members of NYU Nasha.
NYU Nasha Picture This: Documentary
A classical dance drama from Nasha's Annual Benefit Showcase that takes on the tragic Nirbhaya rape case documented in "India's Daughter".
Choreographed and performed by all members of NYU Nasha.
Rukmini Das - Arangetram
Bharatanatyam vs Odissi Fusion (Ft. Kuchipudi)
A collaboration of two different classical dance forms that compare and celebrate the nuances and parallels between them.
Choreographed and performed by Rukmini and Shalini Das.
