Karishma Singh

Meet Karishma! She is a talented radiographer that loves to dance and connect with her students! She is our very own Aaja Nachle baby - having been a student of the school many moons ago and now a teacher! She joined our team as she wanted to be part of a school that’s passionate about Bollywood dance while helping students to become better versions of themselves, whether it’s through encouraging healthy living, improving dance skills or enhancing one’s self-confidence.

Classes: Glenfield BollyFitness

Nirali Pandya

Nirali creates a spark when she is with her students. She is a talented Bharatanatyam teacher and also happens to be a Garba queen! She is a full time accountant outside of dance but loves to stay involved as she is passionate about carrying on the art of dance through the younger generation.

Classes: Papatoetoe Bharatanatyam and Garba

Tanima Mahadevan

Meet Tanima Mahadevan! Tanima hails from a family of famous Bharatanatyam dancers and trained in mystical India under the tutelage of tutors from Kerala Kalamandalam. We are in awe of her skills and talent as a classical dancer and tutor! Tanima completed her masters at the University of Auckland and now works full time as a project manager at Mercedes Benz. We love watching her inspire and mentor her students with her love of classical dance styles. 

Classes: Bharatanatyam TAPAC

Ekta Tambe

Ekta Tambe is a dynamic Bollywood dancer, renowned for her captivating skills and vibrant stage presence. Alongside her role as a dedicated tutor, Ekta also lends her talents to our private hire gigs and events, adding a touch of Bollywood glamor to every occasion. With Ekta by your side, be prepared to be mesmerized by the magic of Bollywood!

Ekta works full time outside of Aaja Nachle is is currently hoping to make New Zealand her forever home!

Classes: Bollywood all ages Papatoetoe

Vrikshikha Velan

Meet our Vrikshikha, AKA Vriki! She started dancing from an early age in her home town Chennai, India. She has completed her arangetram in Bharata Natyam and is a passionate, classically trained dancer. Moving to New Zealand at the age of 19 for further studies, she wanted to find a way to connect with her community and work with youth through music and dance. This is why she joined Aaja Nachle as a dance teacher, the moment she stepped foot in the country! (Literally - she emailed us once she landed in NZ and the rest is history!)

Classes: Glenfield BollyIntermediate

Urmika Unnikrishnan Bangera

The lovely Urmika is a trained classical dancer and sketch artist. She joined Aaja Nachle to stay connected with her culture and help others understand that dance is not just a hobby, it can grow into a lifelong passion. Urmika hails from an area in India named ‘God's own country’ - Kerala and recently moved to NZ to join her husband. She is a busy mother, an extrovert at heart and LOVES her beginner students!

Classes: Glenfield and TAPAC Bollywood Beginner

Nupur Khanna

She is a powerhouse of energy. She loves Kathak and classical fusion dance styles and challenges herself to be the best dancer and teacher that she can be. Dance fuels her passion for dance and ignites a spark in her.

Nupur firmly believes dance teaches you perseverance and this determination can be applied to all other aspects of life. This is one of the key reasons why she loves to teach and is passionately tied to the larger life lessons that one learns through their dance lessons!

Nupur works for the starship foundation and is a busy mum. She has been connected to Aaja Nachle for close to a decade as a dancer and tutor!

Classes: Kathak Fusion

Shriya Joshi

Meet Shriya Joshi, an exceptional Bollywood tutor who not only possesses a deep love for dance but also understands the journey dancers take from beginner dancers to advanced dancers. Having been a former student herself with Aaja Nachle from the age of 6, Shriya brings a unique perspective to her Bolly Beginner classes, guiding aspiring dancers with empathy and expertise. With her infectious enthusiasm and personalized approach, Shriya creates a nurturing environment where students can discover their true potential and embrace the magic of Bollywood dance. 

Join Shriya on this exciting journey and let her help you ignite your own love for the art of Indian dance!

Classes: BollyBeginner TAPAC

Chandni Shah

Meet our Garba queen! She loves Garba and folk dance. An accountant by profession, she has been dancing for more than 20 years now. She feels that dance helps her to focus better in her day to day life. Needless to say, dance is her passion and that’s why she joined Aaja Nachle as a teacher. Chandni has been teaching at Aaja Nachle for a few years and is well-loved and respected by her peers for her enthusiasm and talent. Her beginner students love pulling her leg and seeing her get goofy with them!

Classes: Bollywood Beginner and Garba

Rebecca Sabu.

Meet our lovely smiley tutor Rebecca! Rebecca loves teaching our youngest to our oldest and creates a magical bond with all her students. She is a trained classical dancer and helped choreograph captivating tales such as ‘Migrant voice’. She arrived in New Zealand as a student and has grown professionally now working as a Engineer while continuing her passion for dance by teaching and dancing with Aaja Nachle.

Classes: BollyBeginner and Bharatanatyam TAPAC

Kavya Parikh

Miss Kavya is an Aaja Nachle baby having been a student with us from the age of 6 to now being one of our most talented tutors!

She creates a special bond with her beginner students and they absolutely adore her skills, love and fun vibes! Kavya juggles full time studies with her part time job at Aaja Nachle. She has always been a North Shore girl and has won numerous competitions in the Bollywood dance scene!

Classes: BollyBeginner Glenfield

Sushmitha Mantri

Have you seen this energetic diva dance? You will be mesmorised! Sushmita is a pro at Bolly Fusion, contemporary, hip-hop, waacking and south indian dance styles. Her classes are full of magic and masti and you will be hella-tired after the one hour is up!

Sushmitra hails from the region of Hydrebad India and lives with her family in New Zealand. She juggles her part time teaching role with full time work as an operations expert.

Classes: BollyFusion TAPAC