DANCE
Shamita has had extensive dance training. Her foundation began with 15 years of RAD ballet training, which she continued until RAD Advanced 1. Over the years she has become proficient in Jazz/Jazz Ballet, Bollywood, Modern, contemporary and lyrical styles. She is also trained in Hip hop, and tap, and is comfortable in Afro- Caribbean and dancehall styles, and is an avid Voguer.
She has performed internationally, at various occassions and venues ranging from car launches with Audi and Toyota, exclusive private events, to the state library of victoria. She has performed both solo and as a member of Urban Vibe dance crew.
Aside from performing she has also choreographed in various styles and levels. Although she tends to choreograph for dancers and adults, she has previously for choreographed children as young as 6.
In 2013 Shamita began delving into physical theatre explorations and has since completed workshops on Butoh, Suzuki and Bogart practices.
She currently dances freelance as well as with Sapphire dance Company; Melbourne's premiere Bollywood dance co. She teaches Vogue classes at Studio J Richmond, and 'Femme and Fierce' and Barre at Eve Studio in Preston/Brunswick. Shamita is also creating, choreographing and assisting the production of an original movement/dance film in 2021 entitled 'Twin Flame'.
Full detail dance CV available upon request.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
YUMMY. Curated by James Welsby, Melba Spiegeltent 2016
The 6th Annual Drag Party- Prince tribute performance @Scratch Warehouse 2016
BodyMine Small and Loud Development at Workers Club 2016
Kali performance at ASIATOPA Long pasts, Possible Futures 2017
Menage a trois: Fetish, Form and Flames @Speakeasy HQ 2017
The Cocoa Butter Club Melbourne, 2017
Grand Prix Finale Party Performance 2017
Vampires Ball Royal Melbourne Hotel 2017
Unicorns, A Club Kid Affair, Party Performance 2017
Unicorns, MARDI PARTY at Sydney Mardi Gras, The Langham 2018
Pandora Jewellery at The Calyx, Sydney 2018
Queen of the Night WHITNEY medley (In collaboration with Little Ones Theatre) Melbourne Fringe 2018
Netflix and Chill cabaret, 24 moons 2018
'A night of Bollywood- Yatra' Just shows to Go, 6 week tour 2018
Baby Got Back (Perth Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, MICF) 2019
India@Mindil Festival 2019 Headliner with SAPPHIRE DANCE
I LOVE GAY at Melt Festival, Brisbane 2019
Menage a Trois remount at Evies Disco Diner 2019
'Rhythm Nation' Melbourne Fringe/Little Ones Theatre 2019
'The Paper planes I made for you'- Movement director 2019
The Saddle Qlub- Guest Performing artist October 2019
Indian Association of Guam- Sapphire Dance co international tour 2019
'Naari' Music video performer and choreographer 2019
'Stockholm' movement director and choreographer 2019
'Just the Tonic'- Gin Cabaret, 2020
'Cooped up cabaret' Bollywood performance Duo, 2020 (Online)
Live From Your Living Room, ep 3, 2020 (Online)