Navrasa Indian Classical and Contemporary Dance

Performing Art – Gold Coast

NAME: Aarti Bajaj ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelors in Physiotherapy (BPT), Manipal University, India - Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (PGDMU), RMIT Melbourne - Masters in Medical Ultrasound, Central Queensland University, Queensland - Currently pursuing PhD in Medical Ultrasound - Bachelors (B.A) in Indian Classical dance- Bharatnatyam , Akhil Gandharva Mahavidhyalaya university, India PROFESSIONAL CAREER: - Working as a qualified Medical Sonographer since 10 years in Australia - Worked as a qualified Physiotherapist in India - CEO of Wild Dreamer Productions - Owner/Artistic Director/performer/choreographer at NAVRASA INDIAN DANCE SCHOOL, Goldcoast - Owner of “Maaya Jewelry- wear it with pride” - Currently directing / Performing a very ambitious stage production “Meera” – which is going to be staged at the Arts Centre, Gold Coast on 4th Nov 2018, Sunday 5pm to 7pm, With a crew of approx 100 performers. - Former Artistic Director/Owner of Déjà vu Canberra dance school, Canberra DANCE PERFORMANCE HISTORY: - Have been dancing since past 25 years, from a young age of 8 yrs. - Won many State and National level competitions in India - Performed solo “ Aarengetram “ in year 2003 - Represented India in UNESCO festival, Canada in 2004 INTERESTS: - Indian classical dancing - Indian contemporary dancing - Aerial and pole dancing - Triathlete (regular training for competitive Triathlons) - Marathon runner