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The Hindu
Sumeet Nagdev Dance Arts - SNDA established in April 2007 by 20 year olds Sasha & Sumeet Nagdev, is a performing arts organisation. SNDA’s vision has been to promote inclusive dance arts amongst the youth of India, keeping Indian culture & its rich artistic history as the foundation while also allowing new ideas to prosper in light of the present.
HO ja mukt (2023)
Sumeet nagdev
founder
Artistic Director Sumeet Nagdev is a writer, choreographer, musical director and a film maker. He is a management graduate from HR College and has majored in performing arts in Duke University & Martha Graham School (USA). In 2015 he was a judge on a television reality show whereas with his company SNDA he has helmed stage & film projects in over 22 countries, created more than 700 live showcases for some of the largest venues in the world, directed India’s film actors in more than 70 commercial shorts and music videos and created a feature film,’Ho Ja Mukt’ in 2023.
artistic director
choreographer
writer
filmmaker
sasha nagdev
co-founder
Since the age of five, Sasha has acted in more than forty commercial shorts and three television sitcoms. She continued her love for performing arts in high school and college days. In 2007, she graduated from Jai Hind College with a distinction in mass media and went on to co-found SNDA with Sumeet. Post SNDA’s initiation, she shot for a Hindi Feature Film, ‘Tere Mere Phere’ as the lead actress in 2011. In 2018, Sasha started Sasha Production a broadcast film unit that produces ad films and music videos. She produced the feature film - ‘Ho Ja Mukt’ in 2023 and continues to produce film works and large scale productions.
executive director
actor
producer
dramaturge
The Company
The Company Division performs contemporary Indian dance, theatre & film productions at premiere dance, theatre & arts festivals and venues. SNDA has performed in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Jaipur, Seattle, Lisbon, New Jersey, New York, Bali & many other cities. Sumeet along with his company has also done television, advertisements and Film Projects with various Indian Film Artists and well known personalities.
The Academy
The Academy Division is focused on community & professional programs with organized and structured curriculums in various dance, theatre, music & creative movement subjects. The faculty at SNDA are associate members of the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing (CSTD) and conduct certified courses for students. More than 90% Alumni of full time programs are now professionals around the world.
SNDA’S Academic Division took shape in 2007 in a small 350 square feet studio which within a span of 2 years had expanded into 1600 square feet and 320 students registered for the yearly programs. By 2024 over 20000 students have studied with SNDA’s Academy |
SNDA’s major contribution to performing arts education comes by associating with schools and colleges across India. More than 50 schools of India have introduced SNDA’s performing arts curriculum within their schools. |
The academy has syllabus based designed curriculum and mostly accepts student admissions for a minimum of 1 year which is divided into 2 semesters |
The Academy also organises workshops and camps within school campuses other than creating large scale musical productions with students of the participating schools. Most of the participating schools are in the top 10 ranking schools of India. |
Film & Stage
2017
TaTa Tea Jaago Re Campaign
Award winning creative direction for Tata Tea Ad film– Jaago Re Campaign
2016
Dhrut
‘Dhrut’ - An SNDA Contemporary Dance Production tour in New York, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune
2020
Hyundai Creta Auto Expo
The Human Car, Award winning Performance for Hyundai Creta Launch at The Auto Expo 2020 held in Noida Expo Center
2022
Jio World Centre Promo
Promo Performance Creation and Choreography for Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center
2023
The Magic Carpet
Production, Direction, Choreography & Performance for ‘The Magic Carpet’ - An Aladdin Musical
2023
I AM! AM I?
‘I AM! AM ?’ a dance and theatre piece in the
Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center
2015
Judge on Dance Plus
Judge on Television Show Dance+
Created 60 Televised Performances
2022
Mumbai International Film Festival
Performance Creations of Opening and Closing Ceremony for Mumbai International Film Festival
2019
Music Video for Netflix Film
Music Video Direction for Netflix Film Brij Mohan Amar Rahe
2024
Harmony
2024
Liminal Gaps
2022
Vasundhara Diamond Roof
A site specific modern dance production with live music for Kiran Nadar Museum of Arts, Sunder Nursery, Delhi
Movement Artists for NMACC Art House Liminal Gaps exhibition
Promos and Live Showcase of Hyderabad’s Premium Jewelry Brand ‘Vasundhara Diamond Roof’ for completing 25 years
2022
Wow Awards
Opening act for Wow Awards - an innovative jugalbandi of Kathak & Contemporary dance
2022
MIFF Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony for Mumbai International Film Festival
2022
MIFF Closing Ceremony
Closing Ceremony for Mumbai International Film Festival
2011
Gandhi is Alive
SNDA’s first full-length production ‘Gandhi is Alive’
2012
Saki Naka
Saki Naka was premiered at Ahsas 2012 - Mumbai's International Dance Arts Festival
2013
Talkative Dancer
Sumeet’s solo production ‘Talkative Dancer’ toured in eight countries across Europe & USA
2017
Trishna
Trishna premiered at the closing of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2017 in Mumbai
2017
Dashanan
Sumeet Nagdev’s Solo Performance, for the first time choreographed by his mentor Steve Rooks titled ‘Dashanan’
2024
Jan Jaati for SiDF
Jan Jaati performed at Seattle International Dance Festival USA
2018
Blazing Bajirao
Blazing Bajirao – The Musical for International Nuts & Dry Fruits Conference in Chennai perfomed in 12 World Cruises
2016
Mast Malang Music Video
Choreography & Music Video Direction for Film Song Kabaad The Coin with the national award winning writers of Manjhi the Mountain Man
2013
UN Round Square Conference
Large Scale Musical Production with 600 dancers for United Nations Round Square Conference, conferred by H.H. Prince Andrew The Duke of York
