Dance
Indian Folk Dancer
“Traditionally, Indian dances tell a story through their movements and intricate choreography. These are the stories that I create through dance.”
— Shafelee Patel, Indian Folk Dancer
Recognitions and Events
The Queens March - Culture Queens: Studio 229 on Brevard - 2023
Charlotte International Arts Festival - 2022
Garba - Indian Folk Dance Workshop: 2016 - present
International Women’s Day, School of Jai, and Live Free Arts Day at the Harvey B. Gantt Center, Arts and Science Council of Charlotte, International Sandwich Festival.
Organizer and/or Active Participant in Indian Festivals: 1989-present
Hindu Center of Charlotte, Hindu Temple of Chicago, International Folk Festival, Gujarati Samaj of Chicago, Illinois Arts Council, Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta, FOGANA (Federation of Gujarati Associations of North America)
Drama Club of Charlotte
Unspoken - Drama based on Rabindranath Tagore’s story “Noshto Nir”: 2016
India Festival of Charlotte, Performed the Lead Role of Alka
The Ramayana - Director and Script Writer: 1994
Atlanta, Georgia: Directed 110 local children in a large-scale performance in addition to costumes, choreographing all dance sequences, and creating multiple sets.