Arpita Bajpeyi is a researcher based in Tkaronto. Professionally, Arpita has used her research skills in program administrative and diplomatic settings. She enjoys using her project management experience to connect stakeholders in a variety of sectors, from artists and audiences to international conglomerates and local startups. 

Arpita’s PhD at York University (ABD) explores how kathak and hindustani repertoires are haunted by the erasures and appropriations that have reshaped both art forms over the last century. She has choreographed and performed in kathak and dance-theatre works presented in Ottawa, Toronto, and Bangalore including two research-creation works. Her creative work explores themes of identity, belonging and borders, race, caste, gender, community, and privilege through dance.