Tirtha Giri

Experience

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  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

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  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
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  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
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  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