ABOUT

Seetha started learning music from a very young age, under the tutelage of her grandmother Smt. Sita Mudumbi,. where she learned the basics of veena, Bharatanatyam, and Carnatic vocal music while developing her passion for the arts. She formally began training in Bharatanatyam at the age of six by Smt. Bhanumati Nallani Chakravartula and performed in many ballets, including the Ramayan Shadow play, Srinivasa Kalyanam, Sri Krishna Parejatam, and other social dramas. Later, she transitioned to the Kuchipudi dance style and trained under Guru Sri. Vedantam Prahladasharma for 15 years until she immigrated to the United States.

After settling in Houston, Texas with her family, she earned her Bachelor’s degree at Houston Baptist University and worked as a business analyst and manager. However, her passion for the arts did not stop. In 2000, she found a new guru in Sri. Vedantam Raghava who helped her resume her training in Kuchipudi. In July 12, 2012, Seetha made her dream a reality by performing her Natya Rangapravesam.

Seetha has continued her training in Kuchipudi dance, while also pursuing other forms of art. Seetha also has received training in Carnatic vocal under Guru Smt. Usha Narasimhan. She is now learning Carnatic violin under the guidance of Sri. Siva Krishna Swaroop, a disciple of renowned violin scholar Sri Peri Sree Rama Murthy. Additionally, Seetha has been learning Hindustani vocal for five years under the tutelage of Guru. Pandit Suman Ghosh. She is also learning Hindustani violin under the guidance of Sri. Indradeep Ghosh–one of the top violinists in India–renowned as a trailblazer for the Seni Maihar Gharana. In her spare time, Seetha performs in many cultural programs in Texas, as well as in India at various music festivals and temples.

Leadership

Seetha has displayed profound leadership abilities in her professional and personal life. As a leader, she always has a clear vision of the big picture and an eye for detail. As part of the Chevron Texaco Diversity Team, Seetha raised awareness about Indian culture. She also served as a member of the Community Service team at Apache, participating in food drives, planting trees, and promoting breast cancer awareness. Seetha has also held several positions at the Jeeyar Educational Trust (JET) USA: including the Houston Chapter coordinator; Fundraising co-chair for Ashtalakshmi Temple; Secretary for Ashtalakshmi Temple; and Chair for the Inaugural JET USA National Convention in 2013. Seetha is currently Secretary for JET USA’s national board and is also the Houston Coordinator for the SMVA Trust.

Involvement in Community Service

Seetha has always been passionate about serving the community. In her various leadership roles, she had led several service activities, including feeding those in need, improving the environment, and supporting the education of children who are blind. In 2016, Seetha merged her passion for community service and the arts by founding the Global Creative Arts Academy Inc. (GCAA). GCAA’s mission is to promote Indian classical music and dance on a global level as well as provide a platform for students to showcase their talents in Indian cultural and classical arts.