Kinnari Vora

Kinnari Vora is a Chicago-based dance artist, choreographer, educator, and physical therapist whose work draws from over 30 years of training in Bharatanatyam, Indian folk dance, Kalaripayattu, yoga, and contemporary movement practices. She is the co-founder and Board President of Ishti Collective, a nonprofit organization that creates collaborative performances and community-centered arts experiences. Her artistic practice explores the relationship between the body, ritual, nature, and impermanence through performance, choreography, and participatory experiences. Kinnari has presented work at theaters, parks, galleries, hospitals, and community spaces, creating opportunities for audiences of all ages to engage with movement and storytelling. As both an artist and healthcare professional, she brings a holistic, accessible approach to teaching that encourages curiosity, observation, and creative exploration.

Available Areas: North, Central, Chicago Metro

Core Audiences: General

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