SHARANYA MUKHOPADHYAY SEKHRI started dancing at the age of five. She trained in the U.S. and India in the classical style of Odissi under the guidance of many world-renowned Gurus, such as Padmasri Smt. Aruna Mohanty and Smt. Nandita Behera. She is currently the director of Ishwara Dance Academy, an Odissi dance school, and performs globally. She has also trained in styles such as contemporary, ballet, jazz, and modern dance. Notable awards and honors include the Princess Grace Award, J’nae Fincannon Talent Award, L.A. Treasures Award, California Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Award, and performing at Diwali at The White House. Sekhri is the mother of two young girls and joined Sa in 2018.