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Ajna Dance is proud to teach, perform, and celebrate a wide range of classical, folk, and Bollywood styles, including Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Garba, Dandiya Raas, and Bhangra.
Alisha has been dancing for over 20 years. She is trained in musical theater and Bharatnatyam. She loves the freedom and joy that dancing brings and sharing her passion and culture with people of all backgrounds. “I love watching my students grow and overcome challenges and seeing them express joy.”
Shreya has been dancing for over ten years. She is trained in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Bollywood and holds her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Point Park University. Shreya loves that dance provides her with an outlet for self-expression. “I love teaching children and witnessing the impact movement has on their physical health and mental and emotional.”
Meha has been dancing for over 22 years! She is trained in Bharatanatyam, Bollywood, Bhangra, Ballet, Jazz, and Modern. Meha loves teaching dance and watching her students transform through their vulnerability. “I encourage students to dance in a way that makes their body FEEL good. Dance is no longer about precision but this wonderful exploration of self that I’m honored to witness.”
Tanya has danced Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, and Kalaripayatu for ten years. While a dedicated performer, Tanya’s greatest passion is to teach children Indian dances and foster a love of Indian culture. “I am my most authentic self when I dance, which has shaped me into the human I am today.”
Mei has been dancing for over 30 years and is trained in Bharatanatyam, Salsa, WCSwing, ECSwing, Lil Argentine Tango. She enjoys dancing as a form of expression, connecting her with music, culture, and community. Mel loves representing her heritage and impacting young minds through dance. “I want our students to feel refreshed and have an experience that helps them let go and be in the moment.”
Kamille has professionally trained in Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, and Bollywood for 18+ years. Her favorite style of dance is Kathak because of its rich history, intricate footwork, and storytelling through movement. “I want people to feel a new sense of empowerment through dance. I also want my students to have a new appreciation for different dance styles.”
Samyukta is trained in Bollywood and Barathnayam. She loves expressing herself through choreography and blending different styles of dance. She is passionate about seeing her students explore Indian culture through the love of dance. “I love watching my students learn. Through dance, they absorb so much more.”
Shayna has been dancing for over 13 years and is professionally trained in Bollywood, Kathak, hip hop, house, contemporary, salsa, and jazz. She loves dance because it gives her the power to emote without saying a word. Shayna enjoys teaching because it allows her to share her culture. “I want people to feel the fun, excitement, and joy after dancing with Ajna.
Arianna is professionally trained in Bharatanatyam and has studied dance around the world! She loves to dance because it fills her heart with joy. “I love to share with my students and explore who they are, develop body awareness, and share the beauty and wonders found in Indian culture through dance and music.”
Andrea has been dancing since the age of 3! She is professionally trained in Bollywood, semi-classical, jazz, ballet, tap, musical theater, contemporary, and flow arts. She enjoys connecting with her students through dance. “I want people to feel joy and be inspired when dancing with Ajna.”
Nayanika loves to dance because it allows her to express herself in ways that words cannot. She has been dancing for 20 years and is professionally trained in various Indian dance styles, ballet, contemporary, jazz, and modern. “Dance has always been an outlet for me. I love passing that on and providing a safe space to learn, grow, and have a lot of fun!”
Padma found her love of dance at her grandmother’s dance studio. She’s professionally trained in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. She enjoys connecting with the audience through movement and sharing the joy around movement and dance. “I want people who work with us to feel empowered, joyful, and proud for trying a new experience”.
Jayshree has been dancing for over 20 years and has professionally trained in Bharatnatyam in Africa. She is the winner of several dance shows and has choreographed many dance sequences for Bollywood movies. Her favorite part of performing is spreading South Asian culture. “I love the art of dancing and want people to feel GREAT after working with us!”
Anupa loves teaching dance because it allows her to share her love for art, dance, and culture with different communities. She’s been trained professionally for 19+ years in Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, and Bollywood dance. Her favorite style of dance is Kathak because of its gracefulness. “I enjoy helping my students discover that they have the power to create their own story through dance.”
