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.
I've really been into fitness lately, so I strength train around 4-5 times a week. After a long day at work, I love getting into the zone at the gym and giving it my last push before winding down for the evening. But what I absolutely detest is the cardio! I dread being on the treadmill f...
Have you been searching for a local Bollywood dance class? If you're in the DMV (DMV residents know what the DMV is), look no further. We offer classes for all ages at our locations in North Bethesda, MD, and Frederick, MD. Whether it's the Bollywood classics you grew up listening to or th...
Running a dance studio is a dream come true for me. I love creating a vibrant community and watching confidence build in our students. While I dance and participate any chance I get within our own studio walls, I also look to train outside of our classes and workshops. I take workshops fro...
I've hosted numerous workshops of different dance styles over the years. If you know me, you know the hardest aspect of teaching dance is choosing the song. There are so many options to choose from that I struggle to pick between them. Over the years, I have learned some tips to help me fi...
As we bid farewell to the old and embrace the new, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the incredible dance moments we shared in the past year.
Here's to more rhythm, more joy, and more enchanting moves in the coming year! May the dance floor be your canvas, and may each step bring ...
Over the past year, our bollywood dance studio has been filled with wonderful memories as we take a moment to reflect.
We were thrilled to receive an invitation to perform at the Cherry Blossom Festival. When I initially launched the studio, I often thought, "Wow, it would be amazing for ...
Growing up, I used to be in awe of how well a story or theme can be portrayed using dance. How does the audience understand what you're saying without one word being said? I grew up with Bharatanatyam so all of the dances were telling stories of Hindu Gods. In college, I was on a collegiat...
We offer both structured weekly classes and dance workshops. Our dance workshops are open classes that anyone can attend whereas our weekly classes are by appointments. A Bollywood dance workshop is specifically focused on the energetic and expressive dance styles seen in Indian cinema, co...
We are primarily a Bollywood dance studio, offering classes for kids to adults. Recently, we introduced a semiclassical class, driven by our students' requests to explore Indian classical dance. Being trained in Bharatanatyam myself, I understood their desire. However, teaching Bharatanaty...
