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.

There were so many milestones in our ZIND journey. From the time of conception to where we are now, seeing and teaching countless of students, hundreds of performances and heart filled community. But there are moments that really stick out—a dance of generations that warms that brings a pr...
We have weekly classes for our students to learn and develop their skills. However, there are times when dances need to be learned quickly (i.e performance, wedding). Learning dance quickly through tutorials can be a fun and effective way to pick up basic skills. Here are four strategies t...
Let's talk about my not-so-secret love affair with dance. If you're a dance enthusiast, I'm sure some of this will resonate with you. Dancing isn't just about steps; it's freedom. Whether it's celebration, the release of pent-up stress, or the display of expression, dancing has been therap...
"Mama got her groove back! Or I'd like to think that it was just hidden by becoming a career woman, a wife, and a mom of 3..After 17 years, I danced on stage again and was reminded what it is that I love to do"
This was a post from one of our adult intermediate bollywood dance students. W...
Wedding planning can be a crazy time, especially with South Asian weddings. It's never just one event. Getting all the family and friend dance ready quickly fall to the bottom of the to do list and can be stressful and rushed. But it doesn't have to be. Preparing for a Bollywood wedding da...
I have been dancing my whole life and always knew I wanted to start a dance studio. I knew I was able to teach well and I loved seeing the idea in my head come alive to a routine on stage. After a few years of having the studio, it became so much more than that. There are two reasons why I...
Covid was a global pandemic that affected every individual. As a dance studio, we definitely felt the effects and aftermath of this anxiety ridden time period as we shifted all our classes online. One main thing we realized and felt during Covid was that learning dance is such an in person...
We've been hosting recitals for a few years now and it's always a time of chaotic excitement. Getting a dance studio recital-ready involves careful planning, organization, and attention to various details. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you prepare for a successful dance recital:
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We have classes for kids starting as young as 5 years old. Some of our students have been with us for almost half their lives and we take pride in being their second home where they have made friends, memories and built up their confidence. Teaching kids Bollywood dance can be an exception...