Shreeya Kishanpuria Agarwal
Movement artist, Arts space manager, Writer
Shreeya is an art enthusiast, dancer and a mother. She runs the movement art center in Jaipur called Maah Space. A movement arts and performance space in Jaipur, M.A.A.H. offers a place to explore dance and other art forms.
Through movement classes, workshops, community gatherings, performances and therapeutic healings, Maah intends to create a confluence of artists and art lovers from across the globe in the city. She is also inclined towards writing. She works with Indian Women Blog, a digital platform covering issues affecting women, as a freelance blogger/writer. She studied and practiced contemporary dance in Bangalore for about 6 years during which time I had the privilege to meet fellow artists who have influenced/inspired/ignited the mind that speaks for me today.
She worked with Nritarutya, an Indian contemporary dance company based in Bangalore for 6 years from 2009 to 2014. During this period, she had the chance to experience varied art forms under some of the best teachers - Indian contemporary under Vishwakiran Nambi, Nritarutya, modern dance under Nakula Somana, Yoga, Feldenkrais method under Michel Casanovas, capoeira with Einstein. After moving to Jaipur she practiced kathak under Guru Rashmi Uppal.
She was part of a residency at Shoonya under the mentorship of Michel Casanovas where created a solo piece titled ‘Home’. ‘Home’ was later chosen to be performed at Lshva festival 2015. Meeting new artists, learning new styles, understanding the cultural differences between varied art forms is what keeps me inspired and moving.
