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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.

Rediscovering Yourself In Dance Feb 01, 2024

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...

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Faith In A Bollywood Dance Studio Jan 31, 2024

Hey friends. Today's blog is a bit of off from my usual style. I want to take you back to the beginning when I first started the studio. Man, I had no idea what I was getting into! When I first started, I was fueled by a love for dance and a knack for teaching, but the studio life brought ...

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Dance Like No One's Watching, But Also, Dance Like Everyone's Watching Jan 30, 2024

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 ...

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The First Dance Teacher Jan 29, 2024

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...

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Celebrating 100 Students: A Dance-Filled Milestone Amidst Challenges Jan 26, 2024

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...

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Breaking The Ice With Bollywood Dance Jan 25, 2024

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...

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Making Friends As An Adult Through Bollywood Dance Jan 24, 2024

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,...

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Real To Reel With Bollywood Dance Jan 22, 2024

Creating a dance routine that transitions from "reel to real" involves a significant amount of effort and practice. What you see on Instagram is often a polished and edited version of the final performance. Dancers typically spend hours refining their moves, working on coor

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Own Your Dance, Own Your Life Jan 19, 2024

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...

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Returning Back To Dance After A Hiatus? Jan 18, 2024

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...

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