NaachDuniya

Vikashni Prasad grew up with music and dance around the house. Her father, Gyaneshwar Prasad, played Tabla. She was immediately drawn toward dance after seeing her father performing for theater venues and collaborating with dancers. Within the few years she began her formal training and studied numerous ethnic, folk, traditional and classical dance techniques with master teachers. Her career as a photojournalist and as a fashion photographer soon came to an end after she took up serious study for dance and begin performing for various dance companies along with NaachDuniya. She is continuing her education degree in metaphysical sciences, psychology and art history.

Viksahni is a founder/director, producer, teacher, dancer and choreographer for NaachDuniya Dance Company and Artistic Director for South Bay Dance Arts Alliance (SBDAA). She has choreographed dozens of projects and expanded traditional/ classical dance forms to contemporary choreography. NaachDuniya mission is to preserve and promote cultural roots and history.