Faculty
Dr. Ruma Shil
Assistant Professor
Alliance School of Performing, Visual and Creative Arts
Dr. Ruma Shil, a Grade Artist of Doordarshan Kendra and lifelong learner of Kathak, began her artistic journey at the tender age of four under the tutelage of Late Dr . Umasankar Chakraborty of the Lucknow Gharana. Her passion led her to pursue formal education in dance and music at Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya (IKSVV), Khairagarh — Asia’s first music and arts university — where she trained under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Mandvi Singh, mastering both the Raigarh and Lucknow Gharanas. A recipient of Gold Medals in B.A. and M.A., she completed her PhD in Kathak Dance in 2017 under Dr Mandvi Singh’s supervision.
Dr. Shil continues her advanced training under the renowned Vidushi Saswati Sen and has received guidance from eminent maestros such as Pt. Birju Maharaj, Pt. Rajan Gangani, and Pt. Ram Mohan Mishra. Her expertise spans Kathak performance, choreography, pedagogy, and research, enriched by professional training in Classical Music, Tabla, and Painting.
She has performed extensively at prestigious national festivals, directed numerous dance productions, and conducted workshops across India. As the Founder and Director of Nritya Nikunj Centre for Kathak Dance under Vedang Foundation, Bangalore.Her student got the National scholarship by CCRT under Ministry of culture India. she is deeply committed to preserving and propagating Indian classical dance among diverse communities.
Presently serving as Assistant Professor (Kathak Dance) at Alliance University, Bangalore, Dr Shil also mentors students as a research guide. Her scholarly interests include Kathak pedagogy, Indian aesthetics, and the interdisciplinary study of performing arts.
Dr Ruma Shil is engaged as an Examiner/ Evaluator/Lecturer/ Moderator/ BOS member/ conducting Workshops in Reputed universities, colleges and Schools in India.
Recognized with multiple honors ,Dr. Ruma Shil embodies the harmony of tradition and innovation in Indian classical arts.
- Attended National Seminar and authored article (to be published) on “Gata and Gata Bhava in Kathak dance : Tradition and Challenges”, Department of Dance Faculty of Performing Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras, U.P., 13 -14 Oct 2025
- Attended International Seminar and published an article in the seminar De?a K?la 0 of REVA University, Bangalore, Karnataka 2025
- Paper presentation in “Music and Dance conference-Lakshaya Lakshana Samanvaya “ Seminar organized by Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy collaboration with Bangalore University 10th August 2022
- Co-Author of the paper, “Kathak – a Manifestation of Science and Mathematics”in Conference De?a K?la Emerging Trends in Performing Arts Vol II ISBN Journal of REVA University, Bangalore, Karnataka 2021
- Paper Presentation for Performing arts division in 15th International Science Fiction Virtual Conference, Bangalore University, 7-Dec, ‘2020
- Published article in “Chronicle of Humanities and Cultural Studies” , Sep,’20
- Presented research paper in Gangu Bai Hangal University, Mysore. – 26th Mar,’19
- Attended National Seminar and published article in the seminar journal at W.W.Patankar Girls P.G. College, Durg, C.G., 4-5 Feb, 2016Attended Nationl Seminar at I.K.S.V.V, 28-29 Mar, 2015
- Published article in 6th edition of “Adhikaar”, 4-Apr, 2016
- Submitted article in 2015 for publication in Research Journal at Kathak Department, K.S.V.V
- Published article in the magazine “Kala Bhibab” at K.S.V.V, 2014-15
- Submitted article for Publication in the magazine “Sahitya Kunj”
Awards & Honors
- Felicitated by “Dastak Times - Sahitya Sansar” News channel, Uttar Pradesh on 11th July, 2022
- Felicitated by "Chhanda Tarang" organization in Tripura for her contribution in the field of Art and Ph.D. in kathak dance on 7 th July 22"
- Felicitated by Pracheen kala Kendra, Chandigarh on 4th June, 2022
- Awarded “Sanskritik Gaurav Samman” at Bangalore Folk festival, Bangalore, Nov, 2018
- Awarded “Nritya Varshini” at Kalpashree Dance Festival, 2017, Mysore
- Rani Padmavati Gold Medal from Indira Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya (1ST Rank, M.A.), 2010
- Ashirvadam Gold Medal Indira Kala Sangeet University (1st rank B. Dance), 2008
- 3rd place in West Zonal Youth Festival, 2006
- 3rd place in Open Youth Festival, 2003
- 1st, All Tripura Classical Music & Dance Competition, 2002
- 2nd place in State Level Open Youth Festival, 2002
- 2nd place in All India Children Classical Music & Art Competition, Vishakhapatnam, 2001
- 1st place in Global Culture Competition in West Bengal(RAWA), 2000
