Awards and Career Milestones
From prestigious concert stages to moments of shared gratitude, here is a look at the milestones that define my journey as a dancer.
A truly proud and humbling moment for me, receiving the best dancer award from the prestigious Madras Music Academy for the HCL concert series. I'm so grateful for the recognition.
Posing with my certificate and my guru, Sri P. Praveen Kumar. His guidance and blessings are the reason for every achievement, and I'm so happy to make him proud.
The official announcement for my solo Bharatanatyam performance at The Music Academy Madras, presented by HCL Concerts. It's always an honor to perform on this stage.
The poster for the Music Academy's Mid-Year Dance Festival. I was so excited to be performing a full Margam with a live orchestra at this wonderful event.
A still from my HCL performance at the Madras Music Academy. This photo captures the joy and gratitude I feel every time I get to share my art on stage.
Another moment of joy from the HCL concert. The energy from the audience and the live music makes every performance an unforgettable experience.
A pose from the HCL concert, showcasing the traditional red costume and temple jewellery. Every element of the costume is chosen to enhance the performance.
A moment of quiet confidence during my performance at the Music Academy. It's a feeling of being completely present in the art.
A graceful pose from the HCL concert, with arms extended in a gesture of offering. Dance, for me, is an offering to the divine and to the audience.
Another still from the HCL concert, capturing a moment of storytelling through abhinaya. The expressions are just as important as the movements.
About My Journey: Awards & Announcements
Awards and accolades are incredibly humbling, but they represent the standard of discipline I bring to every performance. Whether you are planning a corporate launch or a private gathering, the storytelling and technical precision I have honed on stages like the Madras Music Academy are exactly what I will bring to your event.
It is wild to look back at my journey. Ten years ago, I would not have believed I would be performing at the Madras Music Academy for the HCL concert series. That award for Best Dancer was not just for me, it was for my guru, Sri P. Praveen Kumar, who guides every movement I make.
Beyond the certificates and the event posters, this is what I bring to your stage. You are not just hiring a dancer, you are getting a storyteller who understands that Bharatanatyam is about emotion, precision, and a genuine connection with the audience. When we work together, we can figure out the right repertoire for your specific venue. We can keep it strictly traditional with a full Margam, or we can adapt the set to fit the energy of your brand launch, wedding, or family celebration. My dance is about making people feel something, whether we are in a grand concert hall or a more intimate setting. Every performance is an opportunity to share that energy, and I am grateful for the chance to bring this art form to new faces in Bengaluru, Chennai, and beyond.
Shreema Upadhyaya
I am Shreema, and dance has been my life since I was four. I balance the technical discipline of classical Bharatanatyam with a desire to make every performance feel personal, real, and deeply connected to whoever is watching.
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