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Meet The ZIND TEAM
Founder & Creative Director: Nina Kay
I am so glad you're here! I started training in Bharatanatyam at the age of 6 in Maryland. In high school, I started choreographing cinematic and folk dances. I graduated from KNS in my senior year of high school. I would have loved to further my training to an Arangetram level, but put it on hold to attend St. Johns University Queens, NY to pursue a Doctorate in Pharmacy.
When I went to college, one of the first things my dad told me was to “not even think about dance”. So, naturally, my first instinct was to audition for the all female South Asian dance team (SJU Raaz) the very first week of college.
After returning back from college, I contacted my Guru and started to train for my arangetram. I finally completed my arangetram in October of 2013. About eight months later, I opened up ZIND Performing Academy (formerly known as NinaKshi, LLC) on June 21, 2014 (a day before my 26th birthday!)
I still work as a Pharmacist, but dance has always and will always be my gift, my outlet, my blessing and my calling.
Nina teaches the Fire class in Bethesda!
Staff Manager: Sridevi
Sridevi has been dancing in one form or the other since she was about four years old. Bollywood dancing, in particular, has always been her passion. In high school, Sridevi continued dancing by joining a local dance team and presenting at a showcase at the end of each year.
Enrollment Coordinator: Rhea
Rhea completed her Kathak Visharad and Bharatanatyam Arangetram in 2016 and 2018. In college, she danced on NCSU Nazaare, where she was exposed to styles such as Bhangra, Hip-Hop, Contemporary. Formerly an instructor for ZIND, we are happy to have her back as the Enrollment Coordinator!
Administrative Assistant: Maniza
Bio coming soon!
Social Media Manager: Sonia
Bio coming soon!
Instructor: Devu
Devu is a classically trained dancer from Northern VA. She has trained in Bharathnatyam and Kuchipudi and has completed her Arangetram in 2015. In addition to classical, she enjoys Bollywood style dancing.
Devu teaches our Spark and Sapta 1 classes in Bethesda!
Instructor: Sophia
Sophia started out self-taught before joining a dance company in high school where she began performing, choreographing, and teaching. While at the University of Texas, Sophia joined Texas Nach Baliye as a dancer, and later became captain and choreographer.
Sophia teaches our Flame and Blaze classes in Bethesda!
Instructor: Ckloudia
Ckloudia started dancing Bengali classical, folk and contemporary from the age of 3 and she has been actively involved in the Bengali community by performing at numerous events and religious functions.
Ckloudia teaches our Heat class in Bethesda, and is also a workshop instructor!
Instructor: Trisha
Trisha began her dance journey at 5 years old in Cleveland, Ohio, training in Bharatanatyam under Guru Padma Rajagopal. At age 16, Trisha completed her arangetram and started to teach dance classes. In college, Trisha joined Buckeye Fusion, a national-award winning all-female Bollywood Fusion team.
Trisha teaches our Sapta 2 and 3 classes in Bethesda!
Instructor: Tejas
Tejas embarked on her dance journey at the age of 6, immersing herself in the ancient art of Kuchipudi under the guidance of her guru, Saikantha Raparla, at India International School (IIS). Tejas delved into diverse dance styles such as Bollywood, Bhangra, Hip-Hop, and various regional folk dances.
Tejas is a workshop instructor!
Instructor: Prakhya
Prakhya has been trained Kuchipudi for seven years. She has been exploring various dance styles, from classical to modern throughout her dance career and is known for choreographing Bollywood dance numbers for her friends and family.
Prakhya teaches our Heat and Blaze classes in Frederick, and she is a workshop instructor, too!
Instructor: Bene
Bio coming soon!
Bene teaches our Spark and Flame classes in Frederick!
Instructor: Jinu
Bio coming soon!
Jinu is a workshop instructor in Bethesda!
Our Core Values?
Our main principles shape our community and guide our commitment to delivering an enriching dance experience for all.
Fostering community
We create a welcoming and inclusive environment where diverse individuals unite to form lasting connections and celebrate each other's contributions.
Performance opportunities
We provide opportunities for students to showcase their best talents and gain confidence through exciting performances.
Honoring culture
Our team celebrates cultural diversity by offering students a platform to explore different dance styles and traditions with appreciation and respect.
Adopting fun
Our classes and workshops prioritize enjoyment and creativity, ensuring students have a great time while learning new skills.
Encouraging growth
We support personal growth by providing personalized guidance and encouraging students to discover their potential.
Join The ZIND Team!
We’re always on the lookout for passionate and energetic individuals who want to be part of something positive and inspiring. Whether you dream of teaching dance as an instructor, working behind the scenes to support studio growth, creating exciting content for social media, or building systems and organization to keep everything running smoothly, there’s a place for you here at ZIND.
Apply now, and we’ll review your application to consider you for upcoming position openings. Let’s grow, create, and make an impact together!
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