Tirtha Giri

Tirtha Giri

Artistic Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Arts Manager | Dancer | Teacher

  • Education

    • Hiranandani Foundation School Thane

      2004 - 2012
      ICSE Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Gymnastics, Swimming, Chess

    • SDA Bocconi

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Management International Arts Management (Semester 3/3)
    • Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA Bharatanatyam First Class with Distinction
    • Southern Methodist University

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Management International Art Management (Semester 1/3)
    • HEC Montréal

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Management International Arts Management (Semester 2/3)
    • Harvard Business School Online

      2017 - 2017
      CORe (Credential of Readiness) Pass with Honors
    • Ramnarain Ruia College - Mumbai

      2012 - 2014
      High School Diploma Science Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Member of the Performing Arts Club

  • Experience

    • Soundarya Natya Kalalaya Foundation, Thane

      Dec 2010 - now
      Artistic Director

      - Established the Thane franchise of Soundarya Natya Kalalaya Foundation, independently heading it for the past 13 years, teaching the traditional Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam to over 75 students of varying age groups- Directing the artistic and curricular programming including the introduction and curation 'Creative Lab', a monthly event that focuses on holistic mentoring of students- Working closely with local communities and collaborating with educational institutions and non-profit organizations creating avenues to give back to society through workshops that allow for dynamic interaction with art Show less

    • Soundarya Natya Kalalaya Foundation, Mumbai

      Jun 2013 - now

      - Received 3 national awards from the Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu and won 50+ school, college and national level Bharatanatyam dance competitions- Staged 500+ professional solo and group productions across India (25+ cities) and abroad- Represented India as a cultural ambassador at: Nanning International Art Festival, China; New York, USA; Singapore Taught regular dance lessons to over 300 students cumulatively in the IIT Powai, Mulund Fine Arts and Ghatkopar branches of the Soundarya Natya Kalalaya Foundation.

      • Lead Dancer

        Jan 2007 - now
      • Dance Teacher

        Jun 2013 - Jul 2019
    • ArtSpire

      Jan 2021 - now

      - Crafting a robust digital presence and brand development strategy- Formulating comprehensive digital marketing and communication plans- Nurturing client relationships, managing stakeholders and providing leadership and guidance to associates, interns, and mentees Crafting and implementing dynamic social media marketing strategies, designing marketing creatives, tailoring communication plans for visual and performing art clients, and successfully planning and executing arts workshops and events.

      • Program Manager

        Jan 2023 - now
      • Program Associate

        Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
    • Communicating the Arts

      Sept 2023 - now

      Leading the '30 Under 30' Mentorship Program, a transformative initiative connecting emerging and seasoned cultural leaders. This role combines strategic planning, efficient management, and enhanced communication to foster growth and development among cultural leaders. - Program Development: Creating the program structure, format, and timelines.- Communications & Coordination: Overseeing all communication, coordination, and administrative tasks.- Participant Support: Developing tools and guidelines to help participants maximize their program experience. Show less

      • Project Manager

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Operations Manager

        Sept 2023 - Jan 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

      Coursera
      Mar 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tirtha Giri
      Master of Management in International Art Management (MMIAM) Scholarship SMU Dallas, HEC Montreal, SDA Bocconi Aug 2019
    • Awarded to Tirtha Giri
      Young Talent Artist Promotion Scheme Government of Tamil Nadu, India Jul 2018
    • Awarded to Tirtha Giri
      Gurukul Anubhav Scholarship Scheme Spic Macay Mar 2015
    • Awarded to Tirtha Giri
      Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme (for Bharatanatyam) Government of India, Centre for Cultural Resource and Training Oct 2010