--- title: "My Movement Journey: Honest Dance and Recovery with Suraj" description: "Explore my personal dance journey of recovery and improvisation. Join me for contemporary dance and movement classes in Bengaluru to find your own flow." canonical: https://mytribe.in/moving__body/dance-workshops-and-intensives/my-movement-journey last_updated: 2025-09-16 --- # My Movement Journey: Honest Expression and Recovery Tribe Verified · Helping students find their flow in Bengaluru By [Suraj](https://mytribe.in/moving__body) · Online classes; In-person at 5 studios in Bengaluru, and across Mysuru & Vijayawada · ₹900 per participant (estimate) Part of [Dance Workshops & Intensives](https://mytribe.in/moving__body/dance-workshops-and-intensives). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/moving__body/dance-workshops-and-intensives/gallery) Dance is not just steps for me... it is how I talk to myself. This collection holds my experiments, my recovery, and my raw movement, where I learn to trust my body again after an injury. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This was my movement speed back in 2023, before my shoulder dislocation. I'm slowly getting it back and waiting to dance full out again. The journey continues.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1f64a56-90b4-4fce-9e34-316a7d968718) - [Video: A late-night experiment to check how much sudden weight my shoulder is ready to take post-injury. My right side became very weak, but I see a lot of progress.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf7486d2-28c9-4854-ba79-42b115268d8b) - [Video: Just following a trend in my own way. A quick compilation of jumps and poses from various practices, celebrating the joy of movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a6a924d3-3752-4a0e-b62d-4021aa8b4fcf) - [Video: Goa, call me back. Missing these moments of dancing on the beach at sunset. Improvising in nature is one of the most freeing experiences.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73eec86d-19ab-4902-a885-e22f92620a18) ## About My Movement Journey My right shoulder injury changed how I move, forcing me to slow down and rethink my flow. You won't see high-octane stunts here, but you will see how I adapt, experiment with gravity, and listen to what my body needs today. When my shoulder dislocated, my world of movement shifted instantly. Suddenly, the high-flying jumps and explosive power I relied on were off the table, and I had to start over. This was not just a physical setback... it became a lesson in patience. I stopped chasing the version of myself that existed before the injury and started learning to work with the body I have right now. I spent weeks exploring floor work, focusing on ground-level flow where I could control my weight without straining my joints. I brought in elements of contact improvisation, not for a stage, but to understand how to move with my own body's limitations. This is what I teach in my workshops—the art of finding freedom within constraints. Whether I am practicing on a rooftop or in the studio, the goal remains the same: honesty. I do not believe in perfect choreography. I believe in movement that tells a story, even if that story is about being weak, recovering, and slowly building back up. If you are struggling with a similar path or just want to find a more intuitive way to move, let's connect. I create a safe space for you to explore your own range, whether you are a complete beginner or a dancer looking to reconnect with your practice. ## About Suraj I am Suraj. For me, dance is active meditation and a way to talk to my body, not a performance. I bring this same philosophy of raw, honest movement to every session, whether we are working through injury or just trying to find your flow. [See all of Suraj's services](https://mytribe.in/moving__body) ## More from Dance Workshops & Intensives by Suraj - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/moving__body/dance-workshops-and-intensives/featured) - [Workshops, Camps & Intensives](https://mytribe.in/moving__body/dance-workshops-and-intensives/workshops-camps-intensives) - [The Art of Improvisation](https://mytribe.in/moving__body/dance-workshops-and-intensives/the-art-of-improvisation) - [Floor Work & Flow Acrobatics](https://mytribe.in/moving__body/dance-workshops-and-intensives/floor-work-flow-acrobatics) - [Choreography & Performance](https://mytribe.in/moving__body/dance-workshops-and-intensives/choreography-performance) ## More services by Suraj - [Competition Choreography & Training](https://mytribe.in/moving__body/competition-choreography-training) - [Contemporary & Ballet Dance Classes](https://mytribe.in/moving__body/contemporary-ballet-dance-classes) ## Similar work from other experts - [My Journey with Movement: Healing Through Dance](https://mytribe.in/simran_nazare/dance-fitness/my-journey-with-movement) by Simran Nazare · Dance Fitness · Online sessions, plus in-person classes across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi NCR - [Solo Dance Improvisations: My Movement Journal](https://mytribe.in/flaminarch/dance-classes/my-movement-journal-solo-improvisations) by Archana Kumar · Dance Classes · Studio classes in Jayanagar, Indiranagar, and across Bengaluru - [My Dance Journey and Behind the Scenes](https://mytribe.in/naveenkofficial/dance-choreography-tutorials/more-about-me) by Naveen Krishnaswamy · Dance Choreography & Tutorials · Online tutorials, and in-person workshops at Jayanagar studio or across Bengaluru - [Finding Joy in Movement: Dance](https://mytribe.in/comm0ngirl_/functional-training-injury-rehabilitation/finding-joy-in-movement-dance) by Deepa Chaudhary · Functional Training & Injury Rehabilitation · Available online and at your preferred location across Delhi NCR - [Artistic Movement & Solo Expression](https://mytribe.in/poojapurohith_/jazz-dance-instruction/artistic-movement-solo-expression) by Pooja Rajpurohit · Jazz Dance Instruction · Classes at studio in Kodihalli, Bengaluru - [Contemporary Dance Classes in Bengaluru](https://mytribe.in/dhuriispace/dance-classes-workshops/contemporary-dance-foundations-flow) by Dhurii · Dance Classes & Workshops · In-person classes at studios in Domlur and New Tippasandra ## Guides - [Dance classes for adults](https://mytribe.in/guides/dance-classes-for-adults-in-bengaluru): Which style to start with, what a month costs, and how to try before you pay. 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