Shivanshu Soni is an Indian dancer and choreographer. She is famous for her blend of classical and contemporary dance forms. He has been a part of various Indian reality dance shows.
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Wiki/Biography
Shivanshu Soni, also known as The Fusionist, was born on Saturday, 23 June 2001 (age 22 years; as in 2023) in Umri village in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Cancer. Shivanshu was five years old when he first performed on stage in his school. She liked it and enrolled in Kathak dance classes in Satna. He completed his schooling from St. Michael’s Higher Secondary School in Satna, MP. After this he obtained his bachelor’s degree from Jai Hind College, Mumbai. In 2019, she completed a Diploma in Dance from Roots of Dancing Academy, Vadodara.
Shivanshu Soni with his father in childhood
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Weight (Approx): 60 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: 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 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.
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 Hindu religion.
Shivanshu Soni with his parents after visiting the temple
Signature
livelihood
However, Shivanshu started her training in classical dance at the age of 5; There was a lack of dance academies and teachers to teach other contemporary forms of dance, so Shivanshu started attending dance workshops in cities like Bombay and Vadodara. These dance workshops proved to be very beneficial for him as he could learn different dance styles in a short period of time. He then started practicing his own dance style which included a mixture of Kathak and waving, popping, cutting and animation.
Shivanshu Soni during a dance workshop at Roots of Dancing in Vadodara
dance competitions
By 2016, Shivanshu started participating in large-scale dance competitions. His big success came when he won the Dance Vindhya dance competition in 2016.
Shivanshu Soni receiving the trophy after winning Dance Vindhya Dance Competition 2016
In 2018, he won the Evolution 2 National Dance Competition held in Goa with an impressive dance performance and became the runner-up in the same 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, she participated in a dance competition called Stay Home Solo Dance Competition, in which contestants had to participate.
Shivanshu Soni declared winner of Stay Home Solo Dance Competition
In 2021, she competed in the American reality dance competition TV series World of Dance Championship. Although he was placed second in the qualifier round, he did not advance to the next round. In May 2022, he participated in the Entertainer No. 1 competition organized by Flipkart, where he emerged as one of the top 25 contestants out of 25000 participants. In the final round, he achieved an impressive position among the top 3 contestants.
Shivanshu Soni’s voting poster for Flipkart’s Entertainer No.1 contest
reality dance show
jam dance
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 was judged by popular Indian choreographer Terence Lewis and other celebrities. While Shivanshu did not advance to the final round, he made it to the top 3 and won a cash prize of Rs. 1 Lac.
A local newspaper of MP published the news of Shivanshu Soni’s achievement.
a chance to dance
In 2019, Shivanshu auditioned for the reality dance show One Chance to Dance. During the finale of One Chance to Dance Season 1, famous Indian choreographer Terence Lewis praised Shivanshu and said that he never loses. Be it the classical dance style Kathak, or contemporary styles like cutting, waving and popping, he maintains the true essence of both the dance styles. This unique quality makes him the best fusionist. He reached the final round of the show but could not win it.
Shivanshu Soni performing in the finale of One Chance to Dance
dance+6
Shivanshu participated in the auditions of the reality dance show Dance+ 6 in 2021. He impressed judge Remo D’Souza with his performance, and was directly included in the top 12 contestants of the show, becoming the first contestant to qualify directly. Top 12. However, he was eliminated from the competition before reaching the Top 6.
Shivanshu Soni gets the green trophy of Dance+6 after being selected in the top 12 of the show.
best dancer of india
Shivanshu participated in the audition of the popular reality dance show ‘India’s Best Dancer Season 3’ to be aired on SonyLIV in the year 2023. Her unique blend of popping, animation, cutting and waving along with Kathak left a lasting impression on all the judges. Which included celebrities like Sonali Bendre and Terence Lewis. Judge Geeta Kapoor was particularly impressed by her performance and placed a black bindi behind her ear to protect her from any evil eyes. He also compared his skills with that of the famous classical dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj.
Geeta Kapoor wearing a black bindi behind Shivanshu Soni’s ear
Norwegian dance group, Quick Style, was the first international dance group to appear in any Indian reality dance show. He praised Shivanshu for his unique blend of classical and contemporary dance forms. After several rounds, Shivanshu made it to the top 5 contestants of the show along with Samarpan Lama and Anjali Mamgai.
Shivanshu Soni with The Quick Style Dance Group
Shivanshu was the second runner-up in the show on 30 September 2023.
Shivanshu Soni with Govinda
On reaching Satna after the show, he was warmly welcomed and honored with a trophy, on which he said,
They gave me this trophy because I am a winner for them. What more could I ask for! Now I have officially won!”
Shivanshu Soni was honored by the people of Madhya Pradesh in October 2023.
choreographer
Shivanshu conducts dance workshops in various cities in which he teaches classical and contemporary fusion skills of dance. He often collaborates with other dancers for his social media reels. One such collaboration incident was shared by Terence Lewis, who was a judge on the show India’s Best Dancer, he shared an incident on the show when he collaborated with Shivanshu for an Instagram reel.
Some time ago, I discovered her on Instagram and texted her saying, I want to learn dance from you because I have never trained in Indian classical dance but have always been attracted to it. After that, we collaborated to create some Instagram reels. I should also tell you what kind of an artist he is. I can’t wait to see everything you do this season.
Shivanshu Soni’s Dance Workshop Advertisement
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Winner at Evolution 2 National Dance Competition Goa 2018
Shivanshu Soni wins Evolution 2 National Dance Competition
- Runner up in Evolution National Dance Competition Goa 2019
- Honored by CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan in January 2023
Shivanshu Soni (far right) was honored by CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Satna Gaurav Diwas.
- People of Satna honored for being second runner up in India’s Best Dancer 2023
Favorite
Facts/General Knowledge
- He is also known by the name Shiva.
- People around her, including her relatives, did not like her learning Kathak in her childhood as they thought the classical dance was only for girls. Despite this, his family always supported him, providing financial and emotional support, which helped him achieve his dream.
- In March 2018, she attended the dance workshop of Eric John Campros, an American choreographer who was impressed by Shivanshu’s performance. He offered her a scholarship to learn dance for free at his dance academy, the Broadway Dance Center in New York.
Shivanshu Soni with Eric Campros during dance workshop
- After returning from India’s Best Dancer, Shivanshu was invited to speak at the India Today Conclave, Mumbai in October 2023, where he showcased his unique fusion style of dance and shared his journey as a dancer. He shared stories from his past when he was made fun of, but is now admired.
Poster of the invitation to the India Today Conclave where Shivanshi Soni was one of the speakers
- A couple who was a big fan of Shivanshu and was so impressed by his dancing that they named their newborn baby after him.
A fan of Shivanshu Soni who named his son after him
- Shivanshu likes traveling and sketching. He often posts pictures and photos from his travels to various places on his social media.
Cheetah sketch made by Shivanshu Soni
- Shivanshu Soni has a YouTube channel where he posts his vlogs and dance performances to stay connected with his followers.
- Shivanshu endorses many brands on his social media platforms including PokerBaazi app.
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