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My Inspiration: A Tribute to My Guru

byRoshan KumarTravels to venues across Bengaluru and UdupiStarts from₹5,500 per song (2-3 mins)View full gallery

Every dancer needs a spark, and mine was my guru. Here is a look at the legacy of Bangalore’s original Salsa King, Arun Kumar, the man who shaped my journey.

A newspaper clipping featuring my guru, Arun sir. He was known as the "Salsa King" of Bangalore and taught Latin dance to so many. I am here today because he saw my talent and guided me.

A precious memory of me teaching my guru some steps. He was always my teacher, but moments like these where we could just share the joy of dance are ones I'll never forget. Happy Guru Purnima, sir.

An old article about Studio 5678 holding auditions. This was the studio where it all began for me, a place that gave so many dancers a chance to build a career.

Another article showcasing my sir's Salsa and Jive workshops. He had over eight years of experience teaching in India and abroad, and his influence on the dance scene was immense.

This article mentions my guru's annual Salsa and Jive workshop. He choreographed over 1,500 shows and trained countless students, from celebrities to corporate leaders.

A feature on a "Viva La Salsa" workshop. The article highlights how his classes were open to everyone, from age 15 to 50, singles and couples alike.

This clipping talks about gearing up for New Year's parties with my guru's dance classes. He made dance accessible and fun for everyone.

A newspaper feature on one of the many Salsa workshops held by Studio 5678. His legacy is in the thousands of people he inspired to dance.

Another clipping about the weekend and weekday classes offered by my guru. He worked with leading actors, singers, and models, but always had time for beginners.

This article shows the wide reach of his work, appearing alongside other cultural events. He truly made dance a mainstream passion in the city.

About My Inspiration: A Tribute to My Guru

When you join one of my workshops or book a choreography session, you aren't just learning steps from a video. You are learning a technique rooted in the discipline and fluidity my guru, Arun sir, taught me at Studio 5678. I focus on posture, alignment, and confidence—the same building blocks that made him a legend of the Bangalore dance scene.

Trained by Bangalore's original Salsa King. — Approved by the tribe

Roshan Kumar

Travels to venues across Bengaluru and UdupiStarts from ₹5,500 per song (2-3 mins)

I’m Roshan, and I don't just teach dance—I pass on a legacy. Everything I do, from high-energy corporate flashmobs to intimate sangeet rehearsals, carries the discipline and rhythm I learned from my guru, the legendary Arun sir.