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Bio
Rasika Borse—born in Mumbai, India—currently works as a Lecturer of Dance at Sam Houston State University after receiving her Master of Fine Arts in Dance. Her training stems from her early Bharatanatyam training and from various Ballet schools in Canada such as Quinte Ballet and Alberta School of Ballet. She has completed all her Cecchetti Ballet exams and has performed in various Ballets such as The Nutcracker, Coppelia, and Giselle. She also trained at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks while completing her Bachelor of Arts in Dance at the University of Calgary. She co-founded and is the co-artistic director of Bollywood Signature - a Bollywood dance company established in 2020 in Calgary, AB, Canada which specializes in year-round professional dance training and works with clients to make on creating personalized choreography for their event. Her passion for storytelling through various forms of arts shines through the recent evening-length productions with BollySign: Bollywood Musical Mystery and Journey Through India. Rasika hopes to continue to educate dancers on the history of Indian classical dance and its influence on Bollywood dance. And with that in mind, Rasika is extremely excited to establish a new dance company based in Houston, TX: RB Dance!
MFA in Dance
BA in Dance
Artistic Director and Owner of RB Dance
Bio
Born in Vadodara, India, I have formed a passion for dance since the age of six, a love that continues to grow with every step I take. Dance is not merely a hobby for me, it is an outlet where I can express myself freely and gracefully, exploring the depths of my creativity while it also just simply makes me happy. Currently, as an assistant instructor at RB Dance, I have the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in various beautiful dance styles while guiding talented young dancers. This role not only allows me to strengthen my skills but also fosters meaningful connections with the kids I work with, sharing in their passion and enthusiasm. Each dance class is a new adventure, filled with laughter, inspiration, and growth, reminding me of the profound impact that creativity and community can have on our lives.
Vision and mission
Instructor in Training/ Teaching Assistant
My passion for teaching has lead me to believe that EVERYONE possess the ability to move their body and feel the rhythm. I love finding ways to channel this in students and instill the "dancing bug" in everyone I teach!
OUR MISSION is to spread the love of dance to old and young while instilling proper dance education and training.
OUR VISION is to grow the Woodlands, TX Bollywood dance scene by offering classes, workshops, personalized choreography, and creating dance productions on a larger scale.
Artist Statement
My artistic practice explores the simple life of a human as he learns to find his own voice in the world. To create an atmosphere that is relatable by all, I draw inspiration from the awkward, quirky, humorous, disappointing, uncomfortable, and poignant moments one encounters throughout his existence. My creative process starts with a concept that I am able to clearly visualize. Once the foundation is set, I research both in and out of the studio to fully grasp on to the idea I’m getting ready to form. Due to my training in Bharatanatyam and Ballet, music is found to be an integral part of my choreography as I play and rely on the various rhythms found in it. I let the music not only inform, but also inspire me as I begin to dive in to my exploration. I use intricate spacial patterns, staccato movements, and unison as a metaphor to life as all humans encounter these moments every day-either consciously or not. As a fellow human, I create dance to inform the importance and acceptance of having these unique confrontations as they give us the experience that shapes us to be the person we are.