Drasti Mody is a performer, choreographer, dance educator and the Founder & Creative Director of the Divya Drasti School of Dance based in Saratoga, CA. As a performer, Drasti is known for her high energy, beautiful expressions, and versatile dance training. 

Beginning her formal Bharatanatyam training at the age of nineteen with Guruji Shreemati Jamuna Mitcham, Drasti completed her arangetram (solo dance debut) in three years in 2004. Since then, Drasti continued to train with her Guruji while also exploring other dance styles including Kathak, Bollywood, Folk, hip hop and Indian Contemporary.

Drasti has performed with various dance companies throughout her 20+ year career. During her undergraduate studies, Drasti left her mark as Co-founder of Chankaar, Boston University’s premiere South Asian fusion dance troupe. From 2008 to 2011, as Co-founder and Associate Artistic Director of The Sa Dance Company, Drasti performed at numerous notable venues in the Northeast. In 2011, Drasti went on to perform with Aatma Performing Arts in Mystic India, The World Tour, including a performance in Basel, Switzerland. After settling in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2012, Drasti danced and choreographed with Nachle SF. 

Drasti is currently a performing artist with Noorani Dance Company and Ishami Dance Company. With the blessings of her Guruji, in 2020, Drasti initiated her formal teaching journey by founding Divya Drasti School of Dance to share her passion for dance with her community.