Amrapali Ambegaokar is recognized internationally as a world-class artist as even the Los Angeles Times as heralded her: "by far one of the best Kathak Dancers around" and "a joyous monument to multiculturalism". And the Orange County Register celebrates that" [Amrapali's] rhythmic footwork is incomparable and her acting is nuanced and vibrant."
Acting and Choreography in Film and Television - Hollywood & Bollywood
Amrapali is an upcoming actress and has acted in various roles on film and television such as a recurring role on the fourth season of Grey's Anatomy, Boston Legal, ER, Alias, Windfall and the upcoming Extra Ordinary Barry. In her first film she choreographed for Ram Gopal Varma's Naach and in her second film entitled "American Blend" starring Anupam Kher and Dee Wallace, she choreographed 6 numbers, acted and sang vocals on the album and incidentally American Blend was released worldwide in all of India "and yes, Choreography by Amrapali Ambegaokar is one of the high points [of American Blend]" as reviewed Rediff .
Kathak & The Anjani's Kathak Dance of India Company
Amrapali has studied with her Guru Smt. Anjani Ambegaokar for the past 25 years and is now the Associate Artistic Director and Choreographer of Anjani's Kathak Dance of India Company. She has been the Principal Dancer and a soloist of the company for the past 15 years and has performed at such prestigious venues including the Ravinia Festival, Chicago, The Hollywood Bowl, The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, The World Music Institute, New York , several festivals in India and Canada & more.
UCLA & Cirque Du Soleil
Amrapali has also earned her degree from UCLA in World Arts and Cultures and Dance where she trained and developed her dance in various styles such as Flamenco, Modern, and Hip Hop and fused these styles to perform as "Oceane- Goddess of Water" the Principal Dancer/Character with the world renowned Cirque du Soleil on "Dralion" for over 2 years in 750 performances on the North American Tour. She represented Cirque Du Soleil in Performance and Interview on The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno, and The Today Show w/Katie Couric to name a few.
Sharing & Representing
While in Los Angeles, Amrapali also choreographs for film, teaches Kathak and "Bollywood" and fusion styles of dance and as a former multiple pageant title holder of Miss Asian America, Miss India USA, and Miss India North America she enjoys giving back as a pageant trainer in her spare time as well as myriads of other ways.
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