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.
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...
To Our ZIND Family :
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎅✨
May this festive season bring you the warmth of love, the joy of dance, and the company of cherished ones. In the spirit of the holidays, we wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for your continued suppor...
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...
