I’m so excited to be speaking today with Harini Nilakantan, an extraordinary dancer, movement artist, and choreographer whose journey spans continents and traditions. Originally from Chennai and now based in Chicago, Harini has spent over 20 years studying styles from the classical elegance of Bharatanatyam to the electric energy of Waacking, Hip Hop, and most recently baby-stepping into Chicago Footwork. She has headlined World of Dance twice, is the lead choreographer for Movement of Desis,...
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I’m so excited to be speaking today with Harini Nilakantan, an extraordinary dancer, movement artist, and choreographer whose journey spans continents and traditions. Originally from Chennai and now based in Chicago, Harini has spent over 20 years studying styles from the classical elegance of Bharatanatyam to the electric energy of Waacking, Hip Hop, and most recently baby-stepping into Chicago Footwork. She has headlined World of Dance twice, is the lead choreographer for Movement of Desis,...
Let's Talk NBA Dancing with Kajal Raju, Professional NBA Dancer for the Charlotte Hornets
Break the Barrier
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3 years ago
Let's Talk NBA Dancing with Kajal Raju, Professional NBA Dancer for the Charlotte Hornets
I’m so excited to be speaking today with Kajal Raju, the first South Asian woman to dance for the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets. She just recently completed a year on this dance team, and she balances this career with a full-time role in tech as a Product Manager. She is passionate about amplifying South Asian voices in the arts and entertainment industry, and has so many gems to share with us regarding her journey. In this episode, we will highlight Kajal’s journey on how she moved across the...
Break the Barrier
I’m so excited to be speaking today with Harini Nilakantan, an extraordinary dancer, movement artist, and choreographer whose journey spans continents and traditions. Originally from Chennai and now based in Chicago, Harini has spent over 20 years studying styles from the classical elegance of Bharatanatyam to the electric energy of Waacking, Hip Hop, and most recently baby-stepping into Chicago Footwork. She has headlined World of Dance twice, is the lead choreographer for Movement of Desis,...
