Vaishali Joshi is a trained Kathak dancer, teacher, choreographer, and arts enthusiast with extensive experience in the field of performing arts. She holds a Nritya Visharad from Prachin Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, a Bachelor of Performing Arts from Nalanda Dance Institute, Mumbai University, and an M.A. in Kathak from RMT University, Gwalior.

A disciple of Guru Smt. Jonaki Raghavan, Vaishali has also had the privilege of receiving intensive training and guidance from several renowned Gurus, including Pandit Birju Maharaj, Dr. Puru Dadheech, Smt. Nilima Adhye, and Pandit Divyang Vakil, among others.

She is the Founder of Panchamee Kalaa Academy, a Mumbai-based institution dedicated to the teaching, promotion, and preservation of Indian classical dance and other art forms. The Academy currently conducts classes at Nair Welfare Community Hall, Mulund West, Mumbai, offering training in Kathak, Bharatanatyam, semi-classical and Bollywood dance, classical and Sugam singing, karaoke singing, harmonium, yoga, drawing, craft, and other creative disciplines.

Panchamee Kalaa Academy also facilitates examinations associated with institutions including Gandharva, Nalanda/Mumbai University, and Prachin Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, providing students with opportunities to pursue structured learning in performing arts.

Beyond teaching, Vaishali has been actively involved in organizing cultural events. She has worked as an event organizer for the project “Swatantrate Bhagwate,” which featured well-known playback singers from the Marathi film industry. She has also participated in numerous cultural festivals and programmes, including the Kala Ghoda Festival, Mumbai; Shivali Cultural Festival; Purab Festival, Odisha; cultural programmes at IIT Bombay; Yuvak Biradari Maharashtra Tour; Mumbai Book Fair; Rabindra Geetika musical programmes; Shirdi Sansthan classical programmes; and the “Me Aanandyatri” Women’s Day performance at Pu. La. Deshpande Academy, Mumbai, among many other cultural occasions.

In addition to her accomplishments in dance and performing arts, Vaishali brings 10 years of professional experience in the animation industry. Her career includes work associated with the first Hanuman animated movie during her tenure at Silvertoon Studio, as well as experience with UTV Studio, Famous Studio, Kirit Khurana’s Studio, and other organizations. She has also contributed to projects for Cartoon Network, including the Chhota Birbal series and various advertisements.

Through Panchamee Kalaa Academy, Vaishali continues to pursue her passion for nurturing young talent, encouraging artistic expression, and promoting India’s rich classical and cultural heritage.