SAYED AMINA
GREATER NOIDA
Summary
A performance practitioner with experience in theatre and Dastangoi alongside a professional background in educational management. For the past several years, I have balanced artistic practice with institutional work, developing skills in storytelling, communication, coordination, leadership, and audience engagement. My work explores the intersection of performance , literature and human connection
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dastango & Theatre Artist
Dastangoi Collective
12.2014 - Current
- Practicing theatre and Dastangoi simultaneously through performances, workshops, and storytelling sessions.
- Participated in theatre productions and staged Dastangoi performances exploring literary, cultural, and contemporary themes.
- Skilled in oral narration, stage presence, script interpretation, and audience engagement.
- Interested in preserving and reimagining storytelling traditions for contemporary audiences.
Assistant Manager
Aakash Institute
07.2018 - 11.2025
- Academic & Career Counseling: Conduct regular one-on-one mentorship sessions to help students align their academic projects
- Mental Well-being Support: Provide a supportive, confidential space for students dealing with academic stress, performance anxiety, and time-management challenges.
- Collaborated with academic teams to assess curriculum effectiveness and drive improvements.
- Led team in implementing educational programs and initiatives to enhance student engagement.
Senior Manager
Federation Of Indian Women Entrepreneurs
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Developed and executed strategic plans to promote women entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.
- Identified opportunities for collaboration and partnership with government agencies, NGOs, and private sector organizations.
- Developed and delivered training programs and workshops on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business management skills.
- Utilized digital platforms, social media, and traditional media channels to disseminate information and engage stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
Isabella Thoburn
Lucknow, IndiaContinuing Education Programme - Digital Marketing
IIT DELHI
NEW DELHI01-2022
Master in Education - Education and Planning & Administration
Jamia Millia Islamia
NEW DELHI01-2016
Skills
- Story telling & Narration
- Stage Performance
- Team Coordination
- Voice & Expression
- Script Reading and Adaptation
- Audience Engagement
- Event Management
Accomplishments
- Performed in the stage adaptation of Daddy at National Academy of Performing Arts under the direction of Mahesh Bhatt.
- Performed in multiple critically acclaimed stage productions, including Three Penny Opera, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Akeli.
Collaborated closely with National Award-winning director Danish Iqbal across various prominent theatre venues. - Debut in 2015 with Dastan-e-Jamia, directed by Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar award winning Mahmood Farooqui. Also This performance was presented to the NAAC team and later staged at the Rashtrapati Bhawan
- Global Performances in Dastangoi: Delivered captivating performances in Dastangoi, across various renowned venues worldwide, including Istanbul, Uzbekistan, Japan.
- Presented Dastan-e Aftab in Osaka, Japan 2025
- Performed Dastangoi at Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai under the direction of Mahmood Farooqui (Alumni of Oxford University ).
- Conducted multiple traditional storytelling workshops at various prestigious institutions, including The Doon School.
Certification
Continuing Education Program on Digital Marketing from IIT DELHI 06/2022
Languages
Hindi
English
Urdu
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Aakash Institute
07.2018 - 11.2025
Senior Manager
Federation Of Indian Women Entrepreneurs
11.2016 - 03.2018
Dastango & Theatre Artist
Dastangoi Collective
12.2014 - Current
Continuing Education Programme - Digital Marketing
IIT DELHI
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
Isabella Thoburn
Master in Education - Education and Planning & Administration
Jamia Millia Islamia