Dance Lessons & Choreography

Available across New York

Nandini Nayar

Nandini Nayar

I teach Indian classical, Bollywood, and fusion dance with a focus on expressive storytelling, custom routines, and a relaxed, judgment-free space for all levels.

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About

Dance is how I untangle my thoughts. It’s not about perfect lines or killing myself over mistakes - it’s a way I process, heal, and feel joy. Sometimes, I think of that song lyric, Suljha lenge uljhe rishton ka manjha (we’ll sort out the tangled threads of relationships) because dance helps me do exactly that. It’s my own little medicine.

What I Teach

I start with Indian classical and folk, especially Kathak. Lots of storytelling, abhinaya (expression), and all the tatkaar (footwork) with those lovely ghungroos (bells). Bollywood dance routines are pure fun - from old school to something like ‘Kesariya’. If you’re into soulful stuff, we can go deep into Sufi or Punjabi folk. My favourite? Mixing it up. Fusion choreography workshops are where I get wild, blending Kathak with anything - even Game of Thrones or BTS. If you’ve got a crazy idea, I’ll try it.

Ways to Dance With Me

  • Private lessons for one-on-one focus, whether you want to master Kathak footwork basics or just learn a routine for fun.
  • Special event choreography for weddings, Sangeets, or anniversaries - solo, couple, or big group, with a mix of traditional and modern.
  • Group workshops for Kathak Fusion or Bollywood, open to all levels.

My Teaching Vibe

I care way more about expressive dance storytelling than perfect technique. We’ll work on abhinaya so your dance actually feels like YOUR story. Judgment-free zone, pure movement, lots of laughs. No pressure, just dance.

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Nandini Nayar

Nandini Nayar

33 connects in last 3 months

My Story

Dance is how I journal, honestly. When life gets heavy or light, I just move. Boston’s home now, but New York’s dance scene shaped me – even bumped into my old school senior from India in a class, wild right? We ended up flatmates. I’m all about those little connections. If I’m not dancing, I’m in the mountains, or hanging with my beagle (who works hard at sleeping). As the poetry goes, ‘tujhe kya gam tera rishta, gagan ki bansuri se hai’ (what sorrow when you’re tied to the sky’s flute).

My Work

Dance Choreography & Private Lessons - I teach kathak fusion choreography, Bollywood private dance lessons, and semi-classical styles for groups or solo.

My Approach - It’s not about perfect steps. I focus on expressive abhinaya choreography and soulful dance storytelling. Every piece is personal.

Space to Grow - No pressure here. Whether it’s a fun workshop or a personal routine, I want you to connect with music and yourself.

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