Name: Bornali Sonowal Roll. CTP20002 Program: Phd. in Cultural Studies Institution: University Email ID: [email protected] Mobile: 8876831583 Research Title: yet to finalize Supervisor: Dr. Madhurima Area of interest: Performing Arts, Performance Studies and Social Issues, Dance Literature Academic background:

 M.Phil. in Sankaradeva Studies, Mahapurush Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya, .  M.A in Performing Arts ( Dance), M.A in Sociology, University, Dibrugarh  D.el.ed. from D.I.E.T., , under SCERT  B.A. in Sociology (Major), College, Duliajan

Achievement:  Cleared UGC-NET in Dance, June 2018 and December 2019. Other Qualification:

 Visharad in Dance : a) Bharat Natyam : Bhatkhande Sangit Vidya Pith, Lucknow, 2004. b) Sattriya : Satriya Sanskriti Vidya Parishad, Auni-Ati Sattra Teok, , 2009. and c) : Bhatkhande Sangit Vidya Pith, Lucknow, 2015.  Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) under Dibrugarh University.

Paper Presented in Seminar:

 Hand gestures in Performing Arts and it’s relevance in Ankiya Natak of Sankaradeva Presented paper and abstract published in the International Seminar on Art and Culture: Change and Continuity, organized by Dept. Of Sociology and Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Centre for Studies in Performing Arts, Dibrugarh University, sponsored by ICCR and DU, on 4th and 5th March 2019.

Resource Person:

 Academic Session connected with B. A. 3rd Sem Syllabus Dibrugarh University Traditional Theatre of , Sattriya Ojapali and Deodhani organized by Dept. Of Assamese, College. Naharkatia on 28th September 2019.

Participated Seminar:

 Attended the International seminar on “The Tradition of Performing Arts and it’s Contemporary relevance” organised by Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Centre for Studies in Performing Arts, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, in collaboration with ICCR, from 23rd to 25th February 2015.

Summary of Work Experiences: 1. Working as a Asst. Professor of Performing Arts (Sattriya Dance) at Dibrugarh University, Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Centre for Studies in Performing Arts, from August 2018 till date. 2. Working as a Principal of Nataraj Music and Dance Academy, Naharkatia, from April 2014 till date and organized cultural programs to upgrade the student in the Classical field annually. 3. Taught Performing Arts with special focus on Ankiya Bhaona and Creative Drama at Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University Centre, in Naharkatiya College, in the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) course for two years ( session 2014-15 & 2015-16). 4. Teaching Bharat Natyam (both practical and theory classes) in Duliajan Club Music Academy, Duliajan, from April 2006 till date attended all the cultural events held at Duliajan Club. 5. Teaching Sattriya (both practical and theory classes) and Bharat Natyam (both theory and Practical) in Nataraj Music and Dance Academy, from March 2009 till date. 6. Taught Sattriya Nritya in Sattriya Sangeet Kala Kendra, Long Jong, Naharkatia, from April 2014 to March 2017. 7. Asstt. Teacher of Computer Science, Social Studies and English subjects and also serving as the cultural programs and activities i/c, in St. Xavier’s School, Naharkatia, from 1st January 2015 to 20th August 2018. 8. Act as a Resource Person in Bharat Natyam workshop sponsored by Jhamkar Kalakendra, at Diamond club, Dergaon, , from 13th to 17th July, 2015 9. Act as a Resource Person in Sattriya Dance workshop sponsored by Auni-Ati Sanskritik kala Kendra, at Na-khat, from 20 July to 30 July 2015. 10. As Resource Person in workshop organized by Music College, at its own premises, from 25th July to 30th July 2016.

Television Shows Preformed Till Date:

1. Dance Competition of T.V. Serial “Nupur”, telecast by P.P.C. in NE Region,2000 2. Dance Competition of T.V. Serial “KANGANA”, telecast by Mahadev Production, 2001. 3. Doordershan program, in Mahamaya, Durgapuja festival, 2004.

Prizes won till date on state and National level basis:

1. All Assam Creative dance competition, Organized by Kathiya, Duliajan, 2001 and won third prize. 2. Inter school Youth festival, H.F.C. High School, Namrup, 2002 and won first prize in solo dance competition. 3. All Assam dance Competition, by Sunny Films, Rajgarh, 2003 and won first prize. 4. All Assam Sattriya Nritya & North East Bharat Natyam Competition, , 2003 and won first prize in Bharat Natyam and third prize in Sattriya Nritya. And also Awarded as “Nrityagana”. 5. All Dance and Drama Competition, Gorgaon, Haryana, 2003 and won first prize in Classical dance competition. 6. 2nd time All Assam Creative Dance competition, Dergaon, Golaghat, 2003 and won consolation Prize. 7. 3rd time North-East level Classical dance and Modern dance competition, Doomdooma, 2013 and won first Prize in Bharat Natyam, Sattriya, and Modern dance competition. 8. All Assam creative dance competition, Rajmai Sivasagar, 2004 and won first prize. 9. All Assam creative dance competition, Rajmai Sivasagar, 2005 and won first prize. 10. Inter College Youth Festival, Moran College, Dibrugarh University, 2007 and won second prize in Bharat natyam.

Stage Performances:

1. Sattriya Dance performed in Library, 2004. 2. In 2005 representing , Duliajan by performing Assam folk dance, (Kuchan nach, Jhumur, Tiwa, Goualpuriya folk dance, ), dance based on Bhupen Hazarika, and Sattriya dance, in Uttam Manch, Kolkata. 3. Satriya Dance performed in Guwahati,Kalashetra in 2008 4. In 2010, representing Oil India, Duliajan by performing Assam folk dance,(kuchan nach, jhumur, Tiwa, Gowalparia folk dance, Bihu), dance based on Bhupen Hazarika, and Sattriya dance. In Uttam Manch,Kolkata. 5. Ankiya Nat (Parijat Haran) performed in Kalashetra in 2012. 6. Sattriya dance performed in Guwahati, Dolgobinda in Holi festival in 2013. 7. Sattriya dance performed in Naharkatiya college, under the guidance of Borbayan Ghanakanta Bora Sangeet Natak Academy award holder in 2013. 8. Sattriya dance performed in Naharkatia HS School, Naharkatia held by All Assam Jatiyatibadi Yuva Chatra Parishad, 2013. 9. Sattriya dance performed in Naharkatiya College, Naharkatia in January 2014 held by Naharkatiya College as an opening ceremony of the Golden Jublee Program. 10. Bharat Natyam Solo performance on "Classical Night" organized by Duliajan Club Music Academy, Duliajan on 17 April 2014. 11. Sattriya dance performed in Bihu festival ion Bhadoi Panchali organized by Bhadoi Kendriya Bihu Committee on 10 May 2014. 12. Kathak performance in Duliajan Club, Duliajan on 18 July, 2014 with renewed person Sri Bipul Das. 13. Performed Sattriya Dance in Nitya Parva organized by Sattriya Kendra in collaboration with Sangit Nat Akademi, at IIT hall Guwahati. in November 2014. 14. Performed Sutradhari Nach in the opening ceremony of Upper Assam Classical Music Competitions, Naharkatia, July 2017. 15. Performed Jhumura "Pimpora Gusua" in Sivasagar, Organized by Sangit Natak Akademi, in February 2018. 16. Performed Sattriya Dance at Nritya Parva on 17 November 2018 Organized by Sangit Natak Academi and Sattriya Kendra Guwahati.