Shalaka has completed Bachelor of Art in Sociology (B.A) and Masters degree in Bharatanatyam   from   Pune University ( India).
Initially the artist has trained under Guru Manik Ambike in the Kalashetra style. Further under the able guidance of  the renowned  Bharatanayam  exponent, Guru Dr. Sucheta Chapekat of Tanjavur  style.

Shalaka had taught in Kalaangan Center for Performing Art, Goa (India) and Institute of Indian and Modern Music, Pune (India). Right now she is teaching this Art through UNM Continuing Education ( University of New Mexico ) and looking forward to contribute her knowledge in the world.

Achievement :
Performed ‘Arangetram’ in 1998 under the guidance of Smt.Manik Ambike, Pune, India.
Master in Bharatanatyam from Pune University under the guidance of Smt.Sucheta Chapekar.
Attended a workshop on ‘Ntitta and Nritya’ conducted by Dr.Smt.Sucheta Chapekar ,Bombay (June 2003).
Participated in ‘Peen-in-India’, a study abroad programme of the University of Pennsylvania, USA, Pune (July 2005)
Worked as an Examiner for Akhil Baratiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Goa (April- May 2005).

Performances:

Performed for ‘Hindu Temple Society of New Mexico’ , USA ( 2008)

Performed   for ‘ Manthan’,   Pune    University ,   Pune ( 2001).

Performed a short lecture and demonstration on Bharatanataym dance in "Moraya High School" Chichwad, Pune ( 2000)