Vaishnavi Punaji
Vaishnavi Punaji, has been a student of Hastaswara School of Dance for ten years under the tutelage of Sangeetha Agarwal and completed her Bharatanatyam Arangetram in July 2022. Over the years, Vaishnavi’s passion for dance has blossomed through teaching younger students, performing, and competing. Vaishnavi has participated in various festivals, including the World Dance Showcase, Maha Shivarathri, Holi Mela, and many others.
Beyond accomplishment, Bharatanatyam has been a foundational pillar in Vaishnavi’s conception of self, providing her with the opportunity to self-express through movement while deepening her pride in her Indian heritage. Dance is one facet of Vaishnavi’s life through which she has been able to explore leadership and develop character; she is forever grateful for all it has to offer.
Vaishnavi is currently attending the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar, studying business with concentration in finance and management. She is also pursuing a minor in Data Science.