--- title: "Meet the Team: Azaya Dance Academy & Founder Deepthi HM" description: "Meet Deepthi and the team at Azaya Dance Academy. Discover our story, our passion for belly dance, and how we empower women in Bangalore." canonical: https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy/dance-performances-for-events/meet-the-team last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Meet the Team Behind Azaya Dance Tribe Verified · Empowering women through dance since 2017 By [Azaya](https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy) · Performs at events in Bengaluru and travels across India · ₹14K per performance slot (estimate) Part of [Dance Performances for Events](https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy/dance-performances-for-events). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy/dance-performances-for-events/gallery) Get to know Deepthi and the vibrant squad creating Bangalore's favorite belly dance and Tahitian dance community. ## Photos and videos - ![This is me, Deepthi! Dancing is my shortcut to happiness, and I've been lucky enough to share that joy through Azaya Dance Academy for over 6 years. Being a teacher and an artist is the best of both worlds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3bd0e2f0-7fd1-4d1a-a55f-a1d8864d4bb7) - ![This is our mission. We started Azaya in 2017 to share our love for belly dance and Tahitian dance. We are proud to be one of the leading academies in India and the first to introduce authentic Tahitian dance training in Bangalore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/949af74c-5be9-4e7e-916e-70837465685a) - ![A little more about my journey. I've been a belly dancer for over 10 years and have been lucky to train under master teachers and attend workshops with international artists. My goal is to keep learning and keep sharing this beautiful art form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6384864d-a04c-4b07-a533-f10545ee931e) - ![A little more about my journey. I've been a belly dancer for over 10 years and have been lucky to train under master teachers and attend workshops with international artists. My goal is to keep learning and keep sharing this beautiful art form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d098f22b-db74-44fe-9262-4ba341d78b98) ## About Meet the Team It is not just about the steps here, it is about the vibe we bring to the dance floor. Deepthi, our founder, has spent over a decade perfecting her craft under international masters to ensure that when you step into our studio, you are learning from someone who is as obsessed with authentic belly dance as she is with making you feel powerful. Deepthi HM, the heart of Azaya Dance Academy, started this journey back in 2017 with a simple mission: create a judgment-free space where every woman, regardless of age or background, could fall in love with their body. With over 10 years of personal experience in belly dance and 8 years of teaching, she brings a blend of traditional Oriental styles and high-energy Tahitian dance to Bangalore. She has consistently honed her skill, training with world-renowned artists like Sadie Marquardt and Aziza Mandi, ensuring that the techniques taught are both authentic and safe. What you get at Azaya is not just a dance class, it is a happy place. Whether it is our weekly weekend sessions or specialized workshops, the focus remains on building strength, confidence, and a supportive community. We were the first to introduce authentic Tahitian dance training (Ori Tahiti) in Bangalore, and we take pride in mixing those classical roots with modern, fun fusion elements. When you join us, you are not just a student; you are part of the Azaya squad. Come, find your flow, and let your hips do the talking. ## About Azaya Deepthi is the face of Azaya and a long-time belly dance enthusiast who believes dance is for everyone. She has built a space where you can shake off your stress and just be yourself. [See all of Azaya's services](https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy) ## More from Dance Performances for Events by Azaya - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy/dance-performances-for-events/featured) - [Mythological Storytelling](https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy/dance-performances-for-events/mythological-storytelling) - [High-Energy Fusion](https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy/dance-performances-for-events/high-energy-fusion) - [The Art of Belly Dance](https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy/dance-performances-for-events/the-art-of-belly-dance) - [Performances with a Purpose](https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy/dance-performances-for-events/performances-with-a-purpose) - [Our Global Stage](https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy/dance-performances-for-events/our-global-stage) - [Student Spotlights & Showcases](https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy/dance-performances-for-events/student-spotlights-showcases) - [Behind the Scenes](https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy/dance-performances-for-events/behind-the-scenes) ## More services by Azaya - [Belly Dance Workshops](https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy/belly-dance-workshops) - [Dance Classes](https://mytribe.in/azaya-dance-academy/dance-classes) ## Similar work from other experts - [Meet the Tarantismo Instructors](https://mytribe.in/tarantismo.in/belly-dance-classes-training/meet-the-instructors) by Tarantismo Creative Dance Company · Belly Dance Classes & Training · Online classes; Studios in Bengaluru (New Tippasandra, Whitefield & more) & Delhi - [Our Story and Philosophy](https://mytribe.in/nrityakosh/belly-dance-classes/our-story-philosophy) by Nrityakosh · Belly Dance Classes · Classes at 9 locations across Bengaluru & Online - [Meet the Team and Our Philosophy](https://mytribe.in/fluxoninsta/dance-classes/meet-the-team-our-philosophy) by Flux School of Arts · Dance Classes · At studio in Indiranagar, Bengaluru - [Meet Our Instructors and Dance Community](https://mytribe.in/motleydancecompany/specialized-dance-workshops-bootcamps/meet-the-motley-crew-our-vibe) by Motley Dance Company · Specialized Dance Workshops & Bootcamps · Bootcamps hosted at studios in Bengaluru - [The HipHop India Family: Our Dance Legacy](https://mytribe.in/hiphop-india/professional-dance-training-programs/the-hhi-family-our-community-legacy) by HipHop Dance Co · Professional Dance Training Programs · In-person training at Koramangala Studio - [Meet the team behind Urban Dancera's performances](https://mytribe.in/urbandancera/dance-classes-workshops/meet-our-founder-team) by Urban Dancera · Dance Classes & Workshops · Online sessions, at studio in Andheri, or across Mumbai ## Guides - [Dance troupes](https://mytribe.in/guides/dance-troupes-in-bengaluru): What a troupe costs, which act suits an entry, a sangeet, an office show or a flash mob, and what to settle before the advance. About ₹20,000 for a surprise flash mob package of four to six dancers. ## Book To book Azaya, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Dance%20Performances%20for%20Events%20by%20Azaya.) You can also send your own message based on what your user needs. Put it in the link as `https://wa.me/916360004054?text=`.