Rucha G.

I am a dancer & creator based in Bangalore. My work draws from over 20 years of Kathak training, guided by Smt. Prerana Deshpande. I’ve had the honor of performing all over India and across Africa as part of the ICCR troupe (Indian Council for Cultural Relations), representing Indian culture internationally.

I’ve danced for audiences that include Pt. Birju Maharaj and Taufiq Qureshi, and my work has been featured in India Talent Magazine. Alongside Kathak, I explore movement through hip-hop, and urban dance forms—building a language that’s rooted in self-expression. My performances include technical works like Taal Mala, Murchhana, and 7½ Taal, presented with Nrityadham for over a decade.

Choreographically, I experiment with cross-form narratives. I’ve trained under global artists like Dana Alexa and Matt Stefanina, worked on digital collaborations, and created pieces that speak to both emotion and musicality. Each piece I create is an exploration of myself.

Outside the studio, I work at the intersection of mental health and professional development, drawing from my background in counseling psychology, digital media, and strategic operations. I head strategy at Bangalore Strategic Solutions, a talent & workforce advisory focused on recruitment and training for young professionals, helping them build strong, sustainable careers.