Tsering Dorjee (Bawa)

was born in Toe Bawa (Nyari region) in the western part of Tibet. He joined Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), Dharamsala, India in 1986 and graduated in Tibetan Opera, music, Theater and sacred/monastic dance in 1994 with distinction.

He had completed his Master degree in Tibetan Performing Arts in 2000 from the same Institute. After graduation he taught at the TIPA as an arts instructor for several years. During which time he had initiated and conducted extensive research on folk music and dances from various regions of Tibet.

Between 1995-1997, He took part in acting training in France, The Netherland and India, most recently, he graduated from Barbizon International Acting & Model school, San Francisco.

He toured worldwide to perform Tibetan folk dances and music, and acted in numerous films including the year 2000 Oscar nominated film- ‘Himalaya’.

He and Michael Becker worked together to create the original soundtrack for the 2009, Emmy award winning documentary, ‘The Women of Tibet- A Quiet Revolution’.
And also his music for First Prize, Children’s Jury Award winning, ‘Big Treasure Chest for Future Kids-Tibet.’ Prix Jeunesse 2000, Munich (Germany).

He had worked on numerous ensembles besides working with well known world artists and performers. He resides in the Bay Area, California and teaches Tibetan song, dance and music to the Tibetan community in the Bay Area with special focus on young kids as well as conduct arts workshops for the university students and professionals.