DANCING WITH DETERMINATION: A JOURNEY OF PASSION AND PURPOSE WITH VAISHNAVI

Hailing from the serene village of Morjim, Vaishnavi embarked on her educational journey at St. Xavier's School in Siolim, followed by her graduation at St. Xavier's College in Mapusa.

- Aakash Ghadge

With a stellar academic record, she topped her class in 10th grade and pursued her passion for science, majoring in Physics and securing an impressive 9.1 CGPA. Vaishnavi continued to shine brightest at the university level, achieving the highest marks on campus during her master's studies in Environmental Science. Today, Vaishnavi is not only a scholar but also a trained classical dancer, having obtained her diploma and BPA in Bharatnatyam from the esteemed Bharata College of Fine Arts and Culture in Mumbai. The Incredible Goa team had the privilege of sitting down with Vaishnavi to delve deeper into her remarkable journey. Here are the highlights from our enlightening conversation. Vaishnavi proudly holds the title of being the eldest in her family, with a younger brother who excels as a pharmacist.

"Both my parents are dedicated professionals, serving in the Agriculture Department of the Government of God," she shared. Vaishnavi's journey in the realm of dance began with her pursuit of a Diploma and BPA in Bharatnatyam at the prestigious Bharata College of Fine Arts and Culture in Mumbai. Under the esteemed guidance of her gurus, Dr. Sandhya Purecha, who presently holds the esteemed position of Chairperson at Sangeet Natak Academy in New Delhi, and Guru Mandira Joshi Tirodkar, she honed her skills. Currently, Vaishnavi is furthering her expertise by pursuing a Masters of Performing Arts at the same esteemed institute.