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Pursuit of Happiness

By RGK Dance Academy

Directed by Renu G. Kumar

From Mumbai's bustling streets to Haridwar's serene Ganges and Agra's Taj Mahal, join RGK Dance Academy's adventure. Explore cultural treasures, embrace spirituality, and discover true joy and fulfillment.
The creators say this show is appropriate for ages 2-6 and up
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Cast and Crew
Renu G. Kumar
Artistic Director/Choreographer/Dancer/Costume Designer
Renu G. Kumar, founder, president, director, and choreographer of RGK Dance Academy, has been seamlessly blending Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Folk, Bollywood, and Western dance since 2004. With over 2,000 students mentored and 96+ compositions created, Renu’s dedication to Indian dance is unparalleled. Dancing with a Purpose: Renu has independently produced twenty Bollywood dance dramas in Minnesota, raising funds for causes like the Red Cross and Alzheimer’s Association. As a certified yoga instructor, she incorporates a profound mind-body connection in her work. Recognized with numerous awards, including the Achievement Award for Modern Indian Dance, Renu’s impactful journey has been featured in Voyage Minnesota and other media outlets. Guided by the mantra **LOVE, SMILE, PRAY, DANCE, AND DREAM**, she combines art with philanthropy, leaving a lasting mark on the community. At the Minnesota Fringe Festival, Renu has produced and performed in critically acclaimed shows like “Best Bollywood Inn” (2015) and “Dancing Bare Feet” (2017). Concerned about climate change and social justice, she integrates these themes into her original productions. Renu is deeply grateful to her family friends, RGK Team and everyone who has supported and worked with her, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to her creative productions.
Sameeksha Mishra
Actor/Dancer/Editor/Narrator/Assistant Director
Debbie Mukherjee
Actor/Assistant Director/Dancer
Debbie Mukherjee has been a twin cities resident since the mid 90s and very active volunteering her time promoting the Indian culture and heritage.
Sanjay Mishra
Actor/Assistant Director
My name is Dr. Sanjay Kumar Mishra I am casted in the role of Harry in the Play “Pursuit of Happiness”. My character lives in the USA and works as personal assistant to Renu G Kumar, coordinating various shows. Although he always enjoyed his work but recently have been experiencing some frustration and looking forward to finding peace and real lasting happiness, which he finds during his visit to India and experiencing Yoga and Hindu Spirituality.during this journey he finds a companion in Babita. I have always been active in theater during my college days. As life got in the way, I had to take a hiatus from theater. I was very glad to find out the RGK Dance Academy was looking for actors and have been a part of their productions for the last 4 years. I have enjoyed my time with them. My previous role was in the play KHUSHI (Happiness) as “Heaven”. Although India is a vast country with its own rich culture of eclectic colorful costumes and folk dances. Bollywood ( short name for Indian Film Industry) has provided a convenient , more popular expression of Indian music, dances and themes for decades and has helped popularize them all over the globe. I always feel alive when I am part of such productions expressing Indian Themes, dances and culture. This feeling of being alive continues to fuel my passion and keeps me motivated. I feel privileged to be able to share the culture and dances from my heritage.
Fazel Harris
Actor/Music Editor/Singer
Rashmi Jindari
Actor/Dancer
Reanne John
Dancer/Assistant Choreographer
Zaina Patel
Dancer/Assistant Choreographer
Deepak Pathak
Actor/Dancer/Stage Manager
Manasi Alegaonkar
Dancer/Assistant Choreographer
Sriti Maripally
Dancer/Assistant Choreographer
Aishwarya Bhalchandra
Dancer/Assistant Choreographer
Ashutosh Abhinav
Actor/Dancer
Mugdha Dixit
Dancer/Assistant Choreographer
Punita Raheja
Actor/Dancer
Shruti Johri
Dancer/Assistant Choreographer
Silvie Lance
Dancer
Role in “Pursuit of Happiness”: Dancer Background: Silvie is age 12, has been a dancer since age 3, and active in many sports, including golf, track and field, and taekwondo. She also has a passion for drawing and art! Experience: Ballet at Moore than Dance and QC Dance - 8 years since age 3 Irish Dance with O’Shea Irish Dance including the Irish Festival - Summers 2018 and 2019 Chinese Dance with Twin City Chinese Dance Center including Lunar New Years Performances - 4 years, 2021 to present. Bollywood Dance with RGK Dance Academy - Summer 2023 to present. Passion and Motivation: “Dance is something I loved to do ever since I was little. To me dancing in an art of happiness.”
Sneha Singh
Actor/Stage Manager
Sneha Singh, PhD Role in 'Pursuit of Happiness' Actor I am from India and love theater, and fun shows with Bollywood music. Have performed in school in skits and dances but did not continue during college and university as got busy in completing my PhD in social Science and MBA in HR and Corporate Social Responsibility. Have a training in TV Journalism and mass communication. Have been professional emcee for live and video events since 1997 in India, UK, and USA. As an emcee at cultural and spiritual events (small and large) I have kept the informed and engaged. I like being part of initiative that is to bring happiness, laugher and joy in people’s life. Always wanted to be something fun and aligned with my personal mission to bring happiness
Swasti Srivastava
Dancer
Vishakha Padmanabhan
Dancer
Abhay Mishra
Dancer/Assistant Choreographer
Abhishak Gupta
Actor/Stage Manager
Akash Kumar
Dancer/Stage Manager
Deepak Asrani
Actor
Joy Aditya
Stage Manager
Pooja Singh Bhadula
Marketing
Samhita Krishanamurthy
Stage Manager
Sushmi Agarwal
Volunteer
Aaryana Abhinav
Young Actor/Dancer
Agam Singh
Assistant Choreographer
Arnav Saxena
Volunteer
Avi Kumar
Volunteer
Devyani Patel
Make up artist
Priya Padnaman
Volunteer
Reet Kesharwari
Young Dancer
Yashika Harshavardhan
Young Dancer
Aarya Biala
Dancer
Arav Choudhary
Dancer
Arnav Bains
Dancer
Devashi Jaidka
Dancer
Gurbani Gaur
Dancer
Ishaan Rai
Dancer
Mehar Behl
Dancer
Myra Khanchi
Dancer
Myra Rai
Dancer
Rajesh Govindra
Photographer
Ranveer Kashyap
Dancer
Raunak Belh
Dancer
Reyansh Kashyap
Dancer
Ria Singh
Dancer
Rishita Somani
Dancer
Shaurya Jaswal
Dancer
Tanav Jaidka
Dancer
Vadant Gupta
Dancer
Amit Goel
Volunteer
Ranjana Chakravarty
Volunteer
Sushmi Agarwal
Volunteer
Harshvardhan
Volunteer
Rudra Singh
Volunteer
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