ZIND 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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Our dance students in our bollywood classes are constantly performing. Whether it be in small groups in front of their peers at the end of class, on stage in front of hundreds or even in workshops, we encourage our students to overcome the anxiety that comes with performing - or...
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...
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...
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...
Every dancer I know, including myself, has taken a pause in their dance journey. If we're dancing frequently (i.e weekly, multiple times a week), taking a break from dance is something many of us go through, and the reasons for it can be as unique as each individual. Yet, the pull to...
