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Originally from India, where she trained in Bharatanatyam under Guru Jayashakar Menon, she has performed widely as both a soloist and ensemble artist. Beyond performance, Chitra is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of dancers, having founded Nyssa Dance Academy. Since joining Ishti Collective in 2020, she has played a key role in strengthening the company’s operations and expanding its community outreach. She continues to bring her passion for storytelling and tradition to audiences across Chicagoland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e76c6fc4036c0328567e68/3a9202aa-681f-4a7d-860e-4203a622fb70/Lauren+Reed_PC+Ricardo+Adame_1.jpg About Lauren Reed Collective Member Lauren Reed (she/her) is an enthusiastic educator who values imagination, presence, and play; she believes that dance is a thrilling way for children and adults alike to become more fully human. Lauren has a passion for exploring social dance communities and is an avid Lindy Hopper. 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