Hetal Nagaraj

Educational Qualifications :

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About me :

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Over 16 years of experience in 10+ fields with In-depth Knowledge of Client Servicing, Sales, Engineering, Human Resource, Information Technology, CRM, SAAS, ERP, B2b, B2c, Microsoft Products, Project Management, Backend Sales & Marketing, Training-Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Processes, Corporate Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Commerce, Business, Personnel Management. Proficient to handle ALL softwares & applications because of education in Information Technology.
35+ years of education, experience & teaching in Indian Performing Arts as of 2019 (Bharatanatyam, Kshatriyas, Kallaripatyu, Indian Folk Dances, Chhau, Hiphop, Contemporary, Modern, Theater, Theatre, Stage, Lights, Costumes, Fusion Dances and Movie Dances/Bollywood) with absolutely straight background, year by year. 

Schools : 

• Mt. Carmel, Gandhinagar, Gujarat​, India. 

• St. Xaviers, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India : 

• A. G. Teachers School of Commerce, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.​​ Higher Secondary.

• About My Schools & Performing Arts.

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Bachelors of Commerce, Gujarat University-India. 

• College : L.J. College of Commerce, Vastrapur (Now R.J Tibrewal College)

• Specialization : Business Administration, Advance Statistics. 

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Masters of Commerce, Gujarat University-India.(Direct). Scholarships.

• Branch - Gujarat College, Ahmedabad, India. ​​

• Specialization : Year 1. Business Administration w/Advance Statistics, Advance Accounts.

• Year 2 : Business Administration w/Business Economics, Advance/Business Accounts.​

• Program Info : 2 Years Program + assigned subject thesis.

  • Must be local and complete assigned research and class topics on : Business Management, Commerce, Economy, Statistics, Business Accounts, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Establishment, Personal Management, ​Business & Product Launch, Consolidation of Accounts, Taxation, Business & International Laws, Imports and Exports. Pics Above.

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Masters of Business Administration-India:​ 

• Specialization : CRM (w/Analytics). Executive Program-Scholarship ​

• University : ICFAI, Hyderabad-India. Branch:Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

• ​​Program Info : Duration - 20months w/4 months of LIVE projects (Accelerated Executive MBA Program)

• Cleared-12 Months of Education & Semester-1 Exams & 1 LIVE Paid/Intern Project.

• Discontinued due to family planning & continuous relocation in USA and center unable to provide exam center. Pics Above. 

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Masters in Fine Arts,Tamil University-Chennai, India : Dance Linkedin (Sponsored Education)

• Specialization : Bharatanatyam, Theaters/Theatres of India, Dramas, Dance Dramas & Theory of Dance

• College : TDES-TiruchirappalI Diocesan Educational Society, Trichy & Tamil University.

• Branch : Don Bosco School Of Arts & Technology-Kilpauk-Chennai, India.

• Program Info  : 2 Years Program.Visiting Residency Program :

  • Must come for 25-30 full days at-least 1 of the year (9am to 8pm attendance class, theory, full costume concert in Bharatanatyam and Musicals, practical dance exams margam and non-margam, nattuvangam, thalam, thesis & research to one of their locations in India.) More Details - Here. 

  • Marksheets Posted Above : Other marksheet has one more name :). Certificate-no idea!

  • Journey of MFA - Check this. | My Advice - Don't Go There.

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  Professional Certifications: That Don't Expire.

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• Post Graduate Diploma : Information Technology

  • Specialization : Advance Diploma in Software Applications & Structured Programming. ( 2+ Years ). 

  • IT services currently contracted through Ananth Information Systems, Texas, USA. 

• Corporate Leadership (Executive Course on Personnel Development 18 Months + Intern Trainings) : Ahmedabad Management Association, Ahmedabad-Gujarat-India.

  • Venue : AMA-IIM/Atira Wing-Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Name of Program : Developing Young Leaders (Company Sponsored Program by Scholarships for Students and inters ENTRY with 3 days exam/clearance). Personnel Management, Corporate Leadership & Human Resource. Youth aka : 8 Years +, Teens, Young Men/Women/Inspiring Entrepreneurs.

• Language Certifications From Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Gujarat, India : Gujarati, Hindi. 

• Sanskrit (Second Language/Literature/Direct Exam). Organizers : Mt. Carmel High School, St. Xaviers Schools. Pics Above.
• CAT-IIM (IIM Calcutta/19th, Ahmedabad/9th), AIIMS-All India Institute of Management Studies Entrance Qualifier.

• United Nations General Knowledge Certifications

  • Venue: ​Mt. Carmel High School, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Pics Above. Organizer : United Schools Organization of India.

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  Fundraising Achievements : Pics Below.

• C.R.Y (India, Branch: Ahmedabad, Gujarat) : Dance, Indian Performing Arts, Theater with schools. Pics Above.

• HelpAge (India, Branch : Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, St.Xaviers School) : Dance Costumes/Jewelry Classes with schools. Pics Above.

• C.R.Y (USA, Branch: Dallas, Texas) : Dance, Indian Performing Arts, Dance Dramas with www.graceandgrooves.com

     Indirect Fundraising Events (Assisted for the events as intern & volunteer) : Pics Below.

• Unesco : Essay Competitions Fundraiser - Language & Literature (Inter-School, Ahmedabad). Pics Above.

• Kutchi Jain Sewa Samaj : Gujarat Earthquake Web Development (Fundraiser, Paid Internship) Project 2001-2002.

• Shri Swaminarayan Swayam Sevak Sangha : Booking Keeping (Non Profit--Accountancy) 

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   Other Accomplishments in India & USA by Year : Pics Below.

• Harmony School of Innovation, Carrollton, Texas - 2015 Jan to June 2016 - Dance, Independent. Project - Paid & Unpaid)

• Karya Sidhhi Hanuman Temple, Frisco, Texas - 2014 to 2016 - Language & Religion Instructor - Volunteer | Non Profit. 

  • Language Instructor : Hindi, Gujarati, Sanskrit. Religion Instructor : As required, same time slot. Assistant Instructor : Sanskrit - Advance.

• DFW Hindu Temple Society-Ekta Mandir, Irving - Texas 2012-2014 - Vidya Vikas Teaching Instructor - Volunteer | Non Profit. 

  • Main Instructor/Teacher : Gujarati, Hindu, Sanskrit : Beginners to Advance Levels, Instructor : Substitute : Events as required.

• Harmony School of Business, Dallas - Texas 2013 to 2014 - Destination Imagination Team Manager Elementary - PTO - Handle a diverse team of about 6 students.Team scored in first 10 on State level - Volunteer | Non Profit.

• Universal Academy, Coppell, Texas 2013-2014 - Vice President PTO Officer - PTO Board Committee Officer.

  • Chosen and Selected by Votes by Staff, PTO board and Parents of entire school.

• Universal Academy, Coppell-Texas 2012 to 2013 - Staff Event Coordinator - Volunteer. Events for Administration and School Staff.

  • Treasurer and A PTO Officer. [Assigned PTO] Position Won by Votes and Staff Consent.

• Universal Satori Learning Centers, Coppell, Texas - Jun 2009 – Jun 2012 - PTO-Culture, School Festivals & Lunch Coordinator - Volunteer (2009 to 2012) Fun pre.school and elementary events such as culture fest, talent, competitions for Satori Learning Centers at Coppell, Texas,

• Non.Profit IT project for Kutchi Jain Seva Samaj - 2001 – 2002 - Webpage Designer, Site map and Fundraiser for Earthquake Disaster Relief Operations. Paid Internship More Details​.

• HelpAge India Fundraising - 1992 – 1993 - Fund Collector

  • Highest Collections & gather supplies for homeless elders and handicapped elderly. in cash/cheque for Help-Age India Project as part of inter-convent schools at St. Xaviers and Mt.Carmel, Gandhinagar-Gujarat, India. Pics Above.

• C.R.Y-India 2000-2001 - Fundraiser Team in association with local youth clubs.

  • Highest Fundraiser and Collections. C.R.Y India | Talent Show and Costume Sales | Inter-College activities and Youth clubs. Pics Below

• C.R.Y. America 2015 to 2016 - Co-Organizer with Direct C.R.Y - America.

  • Warm Up Workshop for 5k/3k/Run/Walkathon. Entertainment and Recreational Dancers Ages 5 to 30 for Marathon Participants and Refreshments. Location : Irving-Texas. Pics and Events : www.graceandgrooves.com

• Sole Donar to C.R.Y - America ( 2015 to 2016 ): Event Organizer, Main Choreographer, Costumes and Lead Dancer

  • Organized, Choreographed, Planned, Costumes by Hetal Nagaraj. **Credits received by C.R.Y America. Event Details Here.

• By 2020 December : Exclusively with Hetal Nagaraj itself, her students are celebrating their 250th, 450th hour Bollywood, 350th or 400th hour in Indian Folk Dances (once week), 150th hour in Kalaripayattu, for some the journey has began and are about to touch their 80th hour & some at 500th hour in Bharatanatyam(some twice week) & the history continues. Students with 1000+ hours of Bharatanatyam have completed their Arangetram online or in-person or LIVE. Check Our Graduates Our Diploma & Master Level Graduates. Alot of these Students have achieved their national level in performing arts! 

• By 2020, Hetal Nagaraj is Indian Classical Dance Guru from 2014 only (now have first set of graduates or about to graduate & national as well as international for Bharatanatyam, Chhau, Kalari).

• By 2020, Hetal Nagaraj is Indian Folk Dance Guru (from 1999 and then from 2010-100s of graduates, national n international level now).

• By 2020, Hetal Nagaraj is in Bollywood/Tollywood Dance Teachings from 2014 (now have national level students teaching Bollywood too) & Several Recreational Level Students that come and go-just for fun classes/seasonal classes that happen every year by season.

• By 2020, Hetal Nagaraj has about 80+ graduates in various folk dances just in Dallas Fortworth of Texas, USA who have achieved lot by just once a week class exclusively. Her Elites/Graduates Now Teach under us or on contract and are national level dancers in various & multiple genres. 

• By 2020, Created a Series of Dhamaal Events Workshops with International Artists in DFW-Texas, USA exclusively under Hetal Nagaraj.

• By 2020, Created 3 different production lines as in the form of Indian Dances itself. All of which had about 65+ students just of her own in the productions and the choreographers as well as outside invited artists from various walks of life were given equal opportunity to perform. See here.

• From 2020 onwards, several of her students started winning international awards for not only their contributions in Indian Performing Arts but some awards required Non-Dance submissions as well. ALL Non-Voting, Non-Competition-strictly by submitting skills/clips/videos/shoots or accomplishment certificates/proof. Click Here for their beautiful Achievements.

• By 2021 March, Hetal Nagaraj owns 28+ brands of Indian Performing Arts in DFW areas of Texas, USA. About US - Click Here.

• 1999 to March 2021, Hetal Nagaraj has bagged 31 awards in non-voting events from Indian Dance Competitions to non-voting culture and leadership or inspiring awards in 1st 3 prizes for the following : Indian Folk Dances, Bollywood/Tollywood, Bharatanatyam, Kalaripayattu, Chaau, Fusion, Culture, Leadership, Student Awards, Strictly by rules, Genre, Curriculam, Technique Focused, Creative, & Recreational, Competition Rules as well as choreography and costume guidelines as well as her guru(s) original art-works. See the competitions we do.

  • Nomination Rounds NOT Counted :). Not reality and non-voting competitions. Year Round Indian Performing Arts School With Programs by Genre with an option of once a week, twice a week, thrice a week and 4 times a week.

• By 2021, Over Half A Dozen Artist under Reachh Mediaa exclusively under Hetal Nagaraj.

• By 2021, Created Opportunities for High Schoolers, Interns and Amateur Artists for The Grace Effect Team. Over 15 Students have benifitted from this program.

• By 2021, Under Hetal Nagaraj, she created Oppotunities for Amateur Artists by providing them audience, opportunities to know their skills(if they knew/do the fixes) and participation avenues for dance, modeling, shoots, and costume planning under team of Texas All Star Talents and as part of Non-Profit as giving back to community.

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Awards And Nominations for Outstanding  Achievements in Field of Performing as well as Non-Performing Arts​

When you know that you have a talent, do the right thing - make it a skill-set before you teach to others. So that the transfer of knowledge never harms. Live a life that can sustain itself.