Art Portfolio
Simoni has been trained in varieties of performing arts for the last 11 years. She is an Odissi dancer, clarinetist, pianist, and vocalist. Currently, she is in the school Symphonic Band, and she is also a certified trainer for the danceforpd.org.
Strathmore Chorus
National Philharmonic Chorus, Strathmore Touring Chorus, Concert Chorus
Indian Folk
Performs Indian folk dance individually as well as with groups & choreographs in Community festivals and events
MSMTA Festival – Piano
State Spring Festival – 3rd Place – learning Piano since 2010, Currently in the high school class
Odissi
Trained in Indian Classical dance Odissi for the past 11 years and performed in many places both Individually and with groups
MBHS Symphonic Band
Performed in State festivals, earned Superior rating – learning Piano since 2014
Bollywood
Choreographs & performs Bollywood dance for community competitions, events , and fun activities.
Performances
2020 – Scheduled to perform in Carnegie Hall
2019 – Performed National Cathedral, Strathmore hall & Many other places
2018 – Performed National Cathedral, Strathmore hall & Many other places
2010 -2016 – performed in ArtsBarn & Kentland (Gaithersburg City)
Activities / Member
Piano – Taking lesson since 2010 (Ms. Conchita Chen)
2021 – Completed high School Exam
2014 – 2021 – Performed in state Spring Festivals, various ensembles & state-level competitions, MSMTA
Clarinet – in the school band since 5th grade
2020 – Clarinet Academy of America (Summer)
2019 – Victor & Litz Music (summer workshop), MCYO
2019 -2020 – Private Lesson (Ms. Lori)
Vocal (Dr. Michael Wu & Mr.Humayun Khan)
2021 – National Philharmonic Chorus
2018 – 2021 – Strathmore Touring & Concert Chorus
2010 -2018 Hindustani Music (Mr. Humayun Khan )
2009 – 2013 – Kentland Chorus (Gaithersburg City)
Dance
2010 – current – Indian Classical Dance – Odissi (Guru Pallavi Das & Amulya Balabanta Ray)
2009 – 2013 & 2019 – Arya Bollywood Academy
2010 – 2016 – Ballet petite (Rockville & Cabin John, MD)
Performances & Awards
Piano
2020 – Honorable Mention (Duet)
2019 – 3rd Place (Duet)
2015 -2021 Earned 1st place, 2nd place & Honorable mention
Clarinet
2016 – 2021 Performed in Community Events & State Festivals – earned Superior ratings as MBHS Symphonic Band
Dance
2009 – Current Performed in National level community events, participated and won competitions both individually and in group
2009 – 2016 – Performed in many places through Arya International competitions and Events
2009 -2013 Performed in Ballet Pettite events
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