I AM EVERY WOMAN

Dr. Poorva Shah
Aug 9, 2017 · 2 min read

Having trained in the classical dance form of Kathak since the age of 5, and in classical Hindustani music since the age of 7, Art and Culture have always played a solid grounding role in my life. I have trained in Kathak under the renowned Kathak and Odissi danseuse Guru Smt. Yogini Gandhi and in Hindustani Classical Music under Pt. Sudhakar Chavan.

Coming from a renowned medical family, I decided I would pursue Dermatology, and focus on both my music and dance. Through my 8 years of Medical Education and Internship, I made sure I found time to practice my riyaaz, my classes and my performances.Having the support of my family and gurus helped me push my boundaries to higher limits.

As a young girl, my fondest memories would be of the time when I would go off on annual family vacations with my parents. This developed a deep rooted love for adventure and insight into new cultures. This is a tradition I have kept ongoing now with my husband and daughter.

Food has always played a relevant part in my life. Being a food lover myself, I started creating variations and cooking exotic cuisines I came across. But cooking as a hobby did not stop there. I have always strived to create a subtle balance between food and health making my culinary experiments a success within friends and family.

In today’s day and age, almost every person is shuffling between multiple roles. Creating a harmonious balance between career and passions is difficult, but not unattainable.

Just a little belief, just a small prayer, the love of my parents and family and loads of planning has pushed me to reach new heights.

This blog is a dedication to all the beautiful people who multitask between their jobs and their hobbies.

Welcome to my crazy world full of patients, performances, food and travel.

Stay tuned for my next segment!

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