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.

5 Tips To Get Wedding Dance Ready Dec 15, 2023

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...

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Two Favorite Reasons On Having A Bollywood Dance Studio Dec 14, 2023

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...

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Why Are Dance Performances Important? Dec 13, 2023

We have a winter recital coming up and a few of our classes also had a performance recently. Learning Bollywood dance in a dedicated Bollywood dance studio comes with several benefits, and numerous dance  performances are important when learning dance. Performances...

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What We Learned During Covid As A Dance Studio Dec 12, 2023

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...

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Getting Dance Recital Ready Dec 11, 2023

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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4 Ways Bollywood Dance Helps Social Development Dec 08, 2023

We now live in a world where comparison is at it's height. Kids struggle with anxiety and how to make genuine connections outside of instagram and tik tok profiles. Bollywood dance can significantly contribute to social development in various ways. Here are four specific ways in which...

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5 Reasons Why Teaching Kids Bollywood Dance Is The Best Dec 07, 2023

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...

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How To Learn A Dance Routine Dec 06, 2023

The breakdown of learning a dance routine can be challenging but it gets easier with practice. When learning dance - it is not enough to know a routine by memory. You have to OWN it in its entirety to bring it to the highest level. This includes technique, controlled movements,...

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How To Choreograph A Dance Routine Dec 05, 2023

People always ask "How do you come up with choreo?". Every dance teacher has their own method and style. After listening to the song countless of times in the car or while I'm doing chores, I'm someone who needs to write down my steps. It helps me remember and also visually see it play...

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5 Ways To Get Rid Of Stage Jitters Dec 04, 2023

Here at ZIND Academy, we encourage our students to perform on stage as much as possible. The reason being, is that this is where we see the most growth in our students. Performance time is a fun, chaotic hodgepodge of emotions and experiences. I know we have all been there with the...

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