Meet Our Team

Poonam Harithees

Choreographer

I was classically trained in Barantnayam since I was 5 years old. I learned Bharatanatyam for a couple of years before moving to the U.S with my family. I have always had a passion for dancing and acting. Growing up, I would learn all the choreography to all the songs I saw on T.V and would perform in front of my family and cousins. Whenever I would have sleepovers with my cousins, I would push them to learn new dance choreography with me, and we would have a blast!

Since moving to the U.S, I haven’t been back to training in Bharatanatyam. However, I would take part in stage performances at cultural events and at school whenever an opportunity came up. One of the highlights of my dancing journey would be when my friend and I performed to Aaja Nachale for a talent show at our high school, for which we won first place!

I have always wanted to get back into dancing. The past couple of years have been focused mainly on school and my nursing career. I am more than ready to be back into performing and choreographing new dance routines. My favorite styles would be south indian semi-classical and fusion dances, along with other style forms such as afrobeats and hip-hop. I am also willing to learn and explore new dance styles.