Fusion Collaboration

While studying at New York University, Rukmini served as the Captain of NYU Nasha, a South Asian fusion dance troupe known for its innovative storytelling and blend of classical Indian dance with contemporary and jazz styles. The team won multiple national competitions and donated proceeds from its annual showcase to a different charity each year. Today, Rukmini continues to explore and evolve through various dance forms.

NYU Nasha Presents Circus

Checkmate Intro Video

The introduction video for NYU Nasha's competition piece, "Checkmate".

Choreographed and performed by all members of NYU Nasha. Filmed by Neeraj Jain.

SASA Sholay 2017: NYU Nasha

NYU Nasha's 1st Place Performance at Sholay 2017. The piece tells the tale of two sisters separated in childhood who become the rulers of opposing kingdoms in a live-action game of chess.

The co-lead role of the “white chess queen” was reprised by myself. Choreographed and performed by all members of NYU Nasha.

NYU Nasha Presents Seven Deadly Sins

NYU Nasha Presents Life in a Metro

NYU Nasha Presents Picture This

NYU Nasha Performance