Pratiksha Pandit

Pratiksha Pandit

Geologist & Choreographer

I am a geologist and choreographer with dual master's degrees in Environmental Geosciences and Petroleum Geology. My journey connects science, storytelling, and stagecraft.

As a Dance Instructor at Kendriya Vidhyalaya (Vadodara, India), I have trained students from beginner to advanced levels across Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Bollywood, and freestyle forms.

  • 2Master's Degrees
  • 2Classical Dance Diplomas
  • 10+Performance Videos

About Me

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Environmental Geosciences

California State University, East Bay, Hayward, California, USA

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Petroleum Geology

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Geology/Earth Science

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India

Diploma

Kathak

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India

Diploma

Bharatanatyam

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India

Work Experience

Dance Instructor

Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Vadodara, India

  • Training and developing pupils in dance
  • Planning and delivering dance lessons
  • Choreographing full routines to a high standard for beginners right through to advanced students
  • Delivering enjoyable, structured and well-planned dance activities
  • Explaining and demonstrating dance techniques and methods
  • Teaching the history of dance
  • Choreographing and directing dance performances
  • Controlling groups of pupils and when required disciplining them
  • Teaching dance as a form of recreation
  • Showing pupils how to rehearse and exercise
  • Monitoring pupils' progress
  • Performing numerous dance routines throughout the day
  • Abiding by all local regulations as well as safety protocols
  • Building relationships with pupils

Performances

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Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or just having a chat about dance and geology!