Trustees

Dr. Mrs Pallavi K. Naik is BHSc, M.A. in Bharatanatyam and is the very first Ph.D. holder from Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune University. She has done her PhD thesis on' 'Bharatanatyam Therapy For mentally Challenged Children'.

Dr. Uday C. Kulkarni and Dr. Ashwini M. Sarpotdar are renowned Homeopathic M.D's. They are both guiding lights for studying and implementing the therapeutic advantages of Bharatanatyam.

Smt. Madhuri U. Kulkarni and Smt. Madhuri S. Naik - As both of them have been in the being in teaching profession for more than 35 years, they act as philosophical guides for incorporating varied topics for our dance productions.

Mr. Kshitish S. Naik is a reputed engineer and experienced business person. He along with his team advises and looks over the administrative part of the trust, as well helps coordinators for variety of performances / events.

Our family is growing as we now flourish it with three more member trustees. 

Anuja Madhekar
M.Com from University of Mumbai.- Bharatnatyam Visharad and Alankar from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya under the guidance of Dr. Pallavi Naik. Anuja has more than 10 years of experience in teaching, performing, and choreography. Her training in Kathak, Hindustani Vocal and Carnatic rhythm nuances has helped her understand different angles of dance better. She is a passionate theater actor. She also comperes classical music and dance concerts.

Nupur Bhave
Nupur Bhave has been studying Bharatanatyam since the age of six She started under Guru Sucheta Chapkehar and has been a student of Dr. Pallavi Naik since 2013. She has finished her Visharad Purna in Bharatanatyam. Deeply interested in using dance as a medium for social change, she enjoys nothing more than being on stage and creating. Other than this, she works as a Conservation Psychologist with The Habitats Trust, where she researches with communities across the country and applies psychology to understand and solve social and environmental problems. Additionally, she is an avid reader and enjoys new experiences!

Pranoti Chinmay
Bharatanatyam and Indian folk dance performer, choreographer and tutor. She has mastered more than 40 Indian folk dances through choreography and/or  performances and has represented / promoted these art forms  not only at national but also at international platforms. She has finished her Visharad Purna. Passionate Assistant professor of environment and sustainability for more than 10 years and has Specialised as educator for Autism, ADHD and LD. Nature and wildlife interpretator since 2008. An Avid trekker and certified mountaineer.