CO-DIRECTOR

Ms. Neera Bane, daughter of Shri Deepak Bane and Guru Smt. Sushma Benegal -Bane was introduced to dance at a very tender age and has completed 22 years in the field of Bharata Natyam. She presently continues to train in professional and advanced levels in the field of dance.

She is a Member of the International Dance Council – UNESCO, having achieved the final level of International Certification. She holds a Master Diploma certification from Bharatiya Sangeet Samiti and Nritya Kovida from Nalanda Dance Research Centre in Bharata Natyam. Ms.Neera is also a certified Nritya Visharad of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal. She is trained in Western Classical Ballet under the legendary Tushna Dallas and her daughter Khushcheher Dallas.

Ms. Neera has consistently been a meritorious student in all the dance examinations in Bharata Natyam and Ballet.

She presently manages the entire academic, administrative, and creative aspects of Om Shanti Nrityalaya Evam Sanshodhan Kendra. She is also a Choreographer and Senior Teacher at the Institute.

Ms. Neera has been conferred with the title of ‘Yuva Nritya Sitara’ by Rasika Ranjani Sabha for her commendable growth in the field of Bharata Natyam.

Ms. Neera Bane has been in the field of spiritual studies (Brahma Kumaris Vishwa Vidyalaya) since she was a child and applies her spiritual insight, to all areas of the decisions taken at the Institute.

She also holds a graduation in Film, Television, and New Media production and currently works in the Media Industry under illustrious banners. She is a Poet, Writer, and aspiring Film Director. She works towards translating the dynamics of New Media, into the field of dance and is also a proactive advocate for Mental Health Awareness. 

She is an author as well as the Owner of a soon to be launched Mental Health Awareness endeavour.

Ms. Neera harbors an active interest in Music and has trained in Carnatic Vocals. She also has very strong oratory skills.

She is an artist who sketches and paints and has a keen interest in the research of the specifics of World Mythology and Art History.

 illustrations by Mrinal Ramesh Ghodke