Zindacademy Blog
When I started ZIND in 2014, all I wanted to do was dance. I quickly realized that running a studio was so much more than the creative outlet it portrays on social media. As the studio grew, so did I. There were a lot of highs, lows, wins, and failed attempts. Here are all the celebrated moments, lessons learned, milestones, and everything in between from having a dance studio.
We've been lucky to see a wave of interest from individuals wanting to dive into the world of dance teaching at our bollywood dance studio. So much so that, for the past few months, I took a break from leading classes and stepped back from the actual teaching. But after a few weeks of down...
We've all heard the classic "Dance like no one's watching," but here at our Bollywood dance studio, we've added our own spicy twist to it. Sure, we encourage our students to lose themselves in the rhythm, discovering their unique identity through dance. But, and here's the kicker, we also ...
There's just something special about your very first dance teacher - in our case, bollywood dance teacher. This weekend brought back all those warm feelings about the incredible influence they have. Our youngest kids' dance class had a little unexpected shake-up as their awesome instructor...
We're over the moon with joy and gratitude as we dance our way into a special milestone - our dance family has now reached 100 amazing students!
From the very first class to the latest spin, each step we've taken together has brought us closer as a community. We want to take a moment to e...
I can honestly say I am not a huge fan of ice breakers. They can feel forced and awkward. The beautiful thing about dance is that it is it's own introduction without words. We have new people coming into the studio and making lifelong friends by the time they leave - without even trying. B...
I'm sure we've all experienced how making friends as adults is not as easy as it was when we were kids. Fortunately for us, we have our Bollywood dance studio as a platform to connect with others who share a similar interest. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a novice looking to explore,...
On the back of our studio shirt, you'll see a hashtag that says " #ownyour dance, #ownyourlife". I loved the way it sounded and looked on us, so we went with it. But where did it come from and what does it mean? This small saying encapsulates the connection between confidence in dancing an...
Our Bollywood adult class is one of our fastest growing classes. In fact, we had to split the group into two separate classes recently due to the increase in students. Most of these students are former dancers who had dance training growing up or in college but had to take a pause when li...
We are often asked about wedding choreography, whether it be to perform at a wedding or teach a routine to the bridal party; we receive numerous requests. We have an online library of Bollywood wedding dance tutorials that help families/friends get ready for the big day. With Indian weddin...
