Mary Koperski holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance Performance. She was first introduced to Classical Indian Dance in 1979  as a dance major at New York University School of the Arts. Her first guru was  Ritha Devi in the Kuchipudi style.  Subsequently, she  continued her studies in Boston with Neena Gulati (bharata natyam, kuchipudi and odissi styles) at the Triveni School of Dance and completed her arangetram under the guidance of Neenaji. She has taught both ballet and bharata natyam in a number of venues including Yogi Bhajan's Khalsa Women's  Summer Camp in New Mexico. She continues her studies with Neena Gulati as well as teaching at the Triveni School, YogaEast in Wakefield MA, the Kripalu Institute in Lenox MA, NorthEast Youth Ballet  and in Boston area elementary after-school programs. She also continues to perform, present lecture/demonstrations and offer workshops through out the New England area. Contact her at: 781-789-2494 or email  mary@koperski.org.