Devanshi Mishra (she/her) is an experienced arts administrator, artist & educator with a passion for development, collaboration and accessibility in the arts. As a trained Kathak dancer Devanshi’s career has been diverse and vast. She runs her own dance company , Oorja Danceworks, from 2016 to the present where she has worked with MTV India, Indian National Army, Samsung and other notable brands & platforms. After moving to Toronto, she has been teaching Kathak, Bollywood and Semi Classical in the GTA with the aim of cultivating a strong community. She choreographs, performs and trains in Indian Contemporary creating a blend technique. Devanshi’s educational background includes a Post-Graduate Diploma from York University in Business Administration, a BA in Dance from the University of Iowa and a certificate in Entrepreneurship in Performing Arts. Some of her awards include a National Scholarship for Dance from the Government of India and the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Dance, Chandigarh. Additionally, Devanshi sat on the Arts Advisory Committee for the City of Kingston (2023) and received an Arts Residency from the City of Kingston.