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Shefali Jain is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies at Tufts University. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Yale University (2013). Her expertise lies in Kathak dance, having trained under Gretchen Hayden and Pandit Chitresh Das for over a decade. She has performed extensively in Boston and New York, including with the Chitresh Das Dance Company in 'Sita Haran.' A dedicated educator, she teaches at the Chhandika Academy of Creative Arts as a senior instructor and co-directs the Chhandika Youth Ensemble, fostering the next generation of dancers.
Her research interests focus on preserving and transmitting Kathak traditions through performance and pedagogy. Though no academic articles are listed, her work emphasizes cultural heritage and community engagement in the arts.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned. She actively contributes to youth ensemble programs and maintains affiliations with Tufts' Aidekman Arts Complex.
