Sangay Thinley holds a MA in Indian Classical Dance (Manipuri Dance) from Visva-Bharati University, Shantineketan, Kolkata. He studied origin of Indian Classical Dance, Contemporary dances and Art and Theatre. His research area is mainly focused on Bhutanese Vajrayana mask dance and different aspects of Bhutanese culture. Currently, he teaches mask dance and Jungrab in the college.