Shweta Pandya is a versatile singer, performer, and aspiring choreographer based in New Jersey, originally from Detroit, MI. With over 20 years of training in Indian classical arts, she holds a Master of Arts in Performing Arts (Vocal) from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University in Surat.

She is a student of Smt. Mrinalini Arkatkar (disciple of Dr. M. V. Patwardhan) at Gamak Academy in Troy, MI.

In 2020, Shweta founded Sur Sangat Academy with the blessings of her guru. At Sur Sangat, Shweta offers instruction in Hindustani vocal music and keyboard to students of all ages and backgrounds, both in-person and online. Her students span across the globe, and her mission is to impart the rich traditions of Hindustani music—including shruti, swara, raga, and tala—to the next generation, ensuring these cultural practices are preserved and passed forward.

As a performer, Shweta has had the privilege of performing at various prestigious venues, including the National Arts Club, 92NY, New Victory Dance, Chelsea Factory, Fotografiska, Socrates Sculpture Park, and Barclays Center in New York City, as well as the Michael A. Guido Theatre in Michigan.

In 2024, Shweta accompanied Barkha Dance Company on a tour in Upstate New York, performing in Jamestown, Rochester, and Corning.

In addition to her vocal and dance training, Shweta has studied both Bharatanatyam & Kathak under Guru Chaula Thacker (Chauladevi Institute of Dance and Yoga) & Guru Smt. Smruti Vora (Noopur Nritya Academy), respectively.

Beyond her artistic pursuits, Shweta is an active member of the Board of Directors for Nadanta, Inc., a non-profit cultural organization she has been involved with since 2002.