Shivanshu Soni is an Indian dancer and choreographer. He is known for his fusion of classical and contemporary dance forms. He has participated in various Indian dance reality shows.
Wiki/Biography
Shivanshu Soni, also known as the Fusionist, was born on Saturday, June 23, 2001 (age 22; as of 2023) in Umri village, Satna district, Madhya Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Cancer. Shivanshu was only five years old when she first performed on a school stage. He loved it and enrolled in Kathak dance classes in Satna. He completed his school education at St. Michael’s High School, MP Satna. He then pursued his bachelor’s degree from Jai Hind College, Mumbai. In 2019, he received his diploma in dance from Roots Dance Academy, Vadodara.
Shivanshu Soni in childhood with his father
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Weight (approximately): 60kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Ram Shiromani Soni and mother’s name is Neeta Soni. Neeta Soni is a politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Shivanshu Soni’s parents
Shivanshu has four siblings, two brothers, Nikhil Soni and Akhil Soni, and two sisters, Ankita Soni and Nikki Soni. Shivanshu is the youngest among them.
Shivanshu Soni (second from right) with his parents and siblings (right to left) Akhil, Nikhil, Nikki and Ankita
wife
Shivanshu is not married yet.
Relationships/Affairs
There is not much information about Shivanshu’s girlfriend.
religion
He is a follower of Hinduism.
Shivanshu Soni and parents after visiting the temple
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Profession
However, Shivanshu began training in classical dance at the age of 5; due to the lack of dance academies and teachers to teach other modern dance forms, Shivanshu began attending dance workshops in cities such as Mumbai and Vadodara. These dance workshops were very beneficial for him as he could learn various dance forms in a short period of time. He then began practicing his own dance style, which included kathak and a mix of swings, pops, cuts and animations.
Shivanshu Soni at dance workshop organized by Dance Roots, Vadodara
dance competition
In 2016, Shivanshu started participating in major dance competitions. He got his big break in 2016 when he won the Dance Vindhya dance competition.
Shivanshu Soni receiving the trophy after winning Vindhya Dance Competition 2016
In 2018, he won the Evolution 2 National Dance Competition in Goa with his impressive dance performance and became the runner-up in the competition in 2019.
Shivanshu Soni wins runner-up trophy in Evolution 2 National Dance Competition
In April 2020, when the lockdown was imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he participated in a dance competition called the “Stay Home Solo Dance Competition” in which contestants had to participate
Shivanshu Soni Announced Winner of ‘Stay Home Solo Dance Competition’
In 2021, he will participate in the American reality dance competition TV series World Dance Championships. Although he finished second in the qualifying round, he did not advance to the next round. In May 2022, he participated in the Entertainer No. 1 competition organized by Flipkart and stood out from 25,000 contestants as one of the top 25 contestants. In the final round, he achieved impressive results among the top three players.
Flipkart Artist First Place Contest Shivanshu Soni Voting Poster
reality show dance show
James G. Natch
Shivanshu successfully auditioned for Gujarat’s reality dance show Jam Ke Naach in January 2018 and was selected as one of the top 10 finalists. The show is judged by renowned Indian choreographer Terrence Lewis and other celebrities. Although Shivanshu did not make it to the finals, he made it to the top three and won a cash prize of Rs. 100,000.
Shivanshu Soni’s achievement reported in local MP newspaper
a chance to dance
In 2019, Shivanshu auditioned for the reality dance show One Chance To Dance. Famous Indian choreographer Terence Lewis praised Shivanshu in the finale of “Chance You Dance” season 1 and said he never loses. Be it the classical dance form of Kathak or the contemporary cut, swing and pop dances, he has maintained the true essence of both the dance forms. This unique quality makes him the best blender. He made it to the final round of the show but failed to win.
Shivanshu Soni performs in the finale of A Chance to Dance
Dance +6
Shivanshu participated in the auditions of the 2021 reality dance show “Dance+ 6”. His performance impressed the judge Remo D’Souza and he was directly entered into the top 12 contestants of the show, becoming the first person to be directly promoted. Players entered the top 12, but were eliminated before reaching the top 6.
Shivanshu Soni wins Dance+6 green trophy after being selected as top 12 in the show
best dancer in india
Shivanshu auditioned for the popular reality dance show India’s Best Dancer Season 3 airing on SonyLIV in 2023. His unique blend of pop music, animation, editing and swing with Kathak impressed all the judges, including well-known names like Sonali Bendre and Terence Lewis person. Judge Geeta Kapoor was particularly impressed with his performance and had a black dot placed behind his ear to protect him from the evil eye. She even compared his skills to legendary classical dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj.
Geeta Kapur puts a black dot behind Shivanshu Soni’s ear
Norwegian dance group Quick Style is the first international dance group to appear on an Indian dance reality show. They praised Shivanshu for his unique blend of classical and modern dance forms. After several rounds of competition, Shivanshu made it to the top 5 of the show, which included Samarpan Lama and Anjali Mamgai.
Shivanshu Soni and The Quick Style Dance Company
On September 30, 2023, Shivanshu won the third place in the competition
Shivanshu Soni and Govinda
When he arrived at Satna after the show, he was given a warm welcome and presented with a trophy, saying:
They awarded me this trophy because I was their winner. What more could I ask for! I now officially win! “
Shivanshu Soni was honored by the people of Congress in October 2023
choreographer
Shivanshu conducts dance workshops in different cities and teaches a fusion of classical and modern dance techniques. He often collaborates with other dancers to create social media videos. Terence Lewis, a judge on India’s Best Dancer, shared an incident from the show when he collaborated with Shivanshu for an Instagram video,
Not long ago, I discovered him on Instagram and texted him and said, I want to learn dance from you because I have never trained in Indian classical dance but have always been fascinated by it. After that, we collaborated on some Instagram videos. I also have to mention what a great performer he is. I can’t wait to see every performance you perform this season. “
Dance workshop advertisement by Shivanshu Soni
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Goa Evolution 2 National Dance Competition Winner 2018
Shivanshu Soni wins Evolution 2 National Dance Competition
- Runner-up in Evolution National Dance Competition Goa 2019
- Received the honor from CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan in January 2023
Shivanshu Soni (far right) was awarded Satna Gaurav Divas by CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Won the second runner-up title of Best Dancer of India 2023 and was honored by the people of Satna
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Facts/Trivia
- His name is also Shiv.
- People around him, including his relatives, disliked him learning Kathak dance as a child because they thought classical dance was only for girls. Despite this, his family has always supported him, providing financial and emotional support to help him pursue his dreams.
- In March 2018, he attended a dance workshop with American choreographer Eric John Campros and was deeply impressed by Shivnashu’s performance. He offered him a scholarship to study dance free of charge at the Dance Academy at the Broadway Dance Center in New York.
Shivanshu Soni and Eric Campros during dance workshop
- After returning from India’s Best Dancer Awards, Shivanshu was invited to speak at the India Today Conclave in Mumbai in October 2023, where he showcased his unique fusion dance style and shared his journey as a dancer. He shared stories of when he was laughed at in the past, but now admired.
India Today Conclave invitation poster with Shivanshi Soni as one of the speakers
- A couple who are such big fans of Shivanshu were so impressed by his dancing that they named their newborn baby after him.
Shivanshu Soni’s fans name son after him
- Shivanshu enjoys traveling and sketching. He often posts pictures of his paintings and travels to different places on social media.
Cheetah sketch by Shivanshu Soni
- Shivanshu Soni has a YouTube channel where he posts vlogs and dance performances to stay connected with his fans.
- Shivanshu has endorsed multiple brands on his social media platforms, including the PokerBaazi app.
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Source: HIS Education