Welcome to Shalu Kulkarni's Dance World!

Hello! I am Shalmalee (Shalu), a dancer with a heart that beats to the rhythm of Bharatanatyam and the vibrant pulse of Western dance forms. My journey in dance is a celebration of tradition and innovation, a blend of the disciplined elegance of classical movements and the free-spirited joy of contemporary styles.

Bharatanatyam

Bharatanatyam is not just a dance form for me; it's a spiritual experience.

The precision of the mudras, the storytelling through my expressions, and the intricate footwork are the languages through which I connect with my Indian heritage. Each performance is a chapter of an ancient story retold through my expressions.

My Philosophy

Dance, for me, is a universal language that transcends boundaries.

It's an expression of the soul's deepest desires and the body's innate ability to communicate.

I dance to inspire and to be inspired, to learn and to teach, to share and to cherish!

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Western Dances

Tap

With every tap, I create a percussive symphony that resonates with the audience's heartbeat.

Ballet

The poise and grace of ballet have taught me the strength in gentleness and the beauty of disciplined form.

Jazz

Jazz is where I unleash my creativity, letting my body interpret the music in bold and dynamic ways.

Pointe

On pointe, I find the perfect balance between strength and vulnerability, a dance of resilience.

Lyrical

Lyrical dance allows me to weave stories of emotion, each movement a word, each routine a narrative.

Arangetram

An arangetram or "ascending the stage" is a solo dance debut of the student which showcases her skills and is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.

This is presented in the form of a Margam, a sequence of dances following a progression of complexity in music, rhythm and expression.

I am excited for my arangetram event on July 28th under the guidance of my guru Smt Preethi Ramesh.

Dance is your pulse, your heartbeat, your breathing. It’s the rhythm of your life. It’s the expression in time and movement, in happiness, joy and sadness!

Jacques d’Amboise, American ballet dancer and choreographer

Dance Journey Pictures

Blast From The Past

Bharatanatyam Indian Folk Western