--- title: "Meet Saloni: Kathak Dancer & Rangwang Founder | Mumbai & London" description: "Learn about Saloni, a professional Kathak dancer and choreographer. Explore her journey, unique Rangwang dance retreats, and how she blends tradition with freedom." canonical: https://mytribe.in/salonis/immersive-dance-retreats/a-little-about-me last_updated: 2026-02-09 --- # Getting to know Saloni, Kathak dancer and mentor Tribe Verified · Performed at Royal Albert Hall and NMACC By [Saloni Saraf](https://mytribe.in/salonis) · Dance retreats organized across India · ₹58K per person (double occupancy, excl. flights) (estimate) Part of [Immersive Dance Retreats](https://mytribe.in/salonis/immersive-dance-retreats). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/salonis/immersive-dance-retreats/gallery) Dance for me is more than just performance; it is how I connect to the world. Here is a glimpse into the training, the stories, and the rhythm that shape my life as a Kathak dancer. ## Photos and videos - ![This is a page from our Goa retreat brochure that tells you a bit about my background. I am a Kathak dancer trained under Gauri Sharma Tripathi, and I have performed internationally while also working in film and television.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eda411e1-c462-4673-ad3c-a00f6f45f4e6) - ![A portrait that captures the softer, more introspective side of my artistry. For me, dance is a form of storytelling and emotional expression, a way to create a swan song for a feeling or a moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5fd1f95-200f-40b8-a336-c1bdbb51f305) - ![A quiet, thoughtful moment captured in black and white. So much of my creative process involves reflection and finding the story I want to tell before I even begin to move.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15e2c92d-3d53-427f-9f94-545a2e67a160) - ![A simple, modern headshot. While I am deeply rooted in the tradition of Kathak, my approach to dance and life is also contemporary and always evolving.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d618455-f811-4e4b-a2aa-032f9721913d) - ![A creative portrait that reflects my connection to my Indian roots. The bindi and the backdrop of red chillies represent the spice and spirit that I bring to my art and my life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d207056-b5be-4849-afa4-9b12a0713f08) ## About A Little About Me My training is deeply classical, but my approach is personal. Before I founded my retreats, I spent years navigating the high-pressure world of film and television, often feeling like I had to choose between technique and soul. That tension is exactly why I teach the way I do—to create a space where Kathak isn't just about the rules, but about finding your own movement, whether we are in a studio or on a beach in Goa. My foundation is built on years of rigorous Kathak training under Gauri Sharma Tripathi, which taught me the discipline of the art form. However, my journey evolved beyond the traditional proscenium stage. I spent a long time working in film and television, which taught me the power of movement as storytelling. When you join my workshops or retreats, you won't find rigid, ego-driven classes. My teaching philosophy is centered on 'Rangwang'—a Ladakhi word that means freedom. Whether we are in a studio in Mumbai or practicing by the ocean in Goa, the goal is the same: to strip away the performance anxiety and get back to the joy of moving. I believe that dance should feel like home, or as I like to call it, that 'Ghar wali Diwali' feeling. I work with students of all levels who want to explore their own voice through Kathak and contemporary movement. We focus on ensuring that even the most technical footwork feels like an expression of your own story rather than just a sequence to be memorized. ## About Saloni Saraf I am a Kathak dancer who lives with one foot in Mumbai and one in London. My classes and retreats are less about rigid perfection and more about the connection we find when we let go and just dance. [See all of Saloni Saraf's services](https://mytribe.in/salonis) ## More from Immersive Dance Retreats by Saloni Saraf - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/salonis/immersive-dance-retreats/featured) - [Rangwang in Ladakh: The First Journey](https://mytribe.in/salonis/immersive-dance-retreats/rangwang-in-ladakh-the-first-journey) - [Rangwang in Goa: Our Next Chapter](https://mytribe.in/salonis/immersive-dance-retreats/rangwang-in-goa-our-next-chapter) - [The Art of Movement](https://mytribe.in/salonis/immersive-dance-retreats/the-art-of-movement) - [Beyond the Dance Studio](https://mytribe.in/salonis/immersive-dance-retreats/beyond-the-dance-studio) ## More services by Saloni Saraf - [Dance Classes & Workshops](https://mytribe.in/salonis/dance-classes-workshops) - [Live Performances & Event Entertainment](https://mytribe.in/salonis/live-performances-event-entertainment) - [Choreography for Film, Stage & Events](https://mytribe.in/salonis/choreography-for-film-stage-events) ## Similar work from other experts - [Aakanksha: My Dance Journey and Life Off-Stage](https://mytribe.in/dance_with_specs/bollywood-semi-classical-dance-classes/a-bit-about-me) by Aakanksha Doda · Bollywood & Semi-Classical Dance Classes · Online classes; Pop-up workshops at studios in Bengaluru - [A Journey Through Karnataka's Folk Dance Traditions](https://mytribe.in/snehakappanna/folk-dance-consultancy-curation/my-journey-roots-milestones) by Sneha Kappanna · Folk Dance Consultancy & Curation · Consultations in JP Nagar; Projects across India - [Kathak Solo and Group Choreographies](https://mytribe.in/sattvatischoolofdance/kathak-dance-classes-workshops/my-artistry-solo-group-choreographies) by Sohini Karanth · Kathak Dance Classes & Workshops · Classes at 3 locations in Bengaluru & Online - [My Bharatanatyam Performances and Artistic Journey](https://mytribe.in/shreyasigopinath/bharatanatyam-dance-classes/my-performances-journey) by Shreyasi Gopinath · Bharatanatyam Dance Classes · Online classes and at studios in Gurugram & New Delhi - [A Journey Through Kathak: Performances and Traditions](https://mytribe.in/garvita.kathak/kathak-performances/featured) by Garvita Sharma · Kathak Performances · Performs across India; Based in Delhi & Mumbai - [Artistic & Spiritual Dance Journeys](https://mytribe.in/rajasmitakar/event-choreography-performances/artistic-spiritual-journeys) by Rajasmita Kar · Event Choreography & Performances · Based in Bengaluru; Travels across India ## Book To book Saloni Saraf, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%20Saloni%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20'About%20Me'%20page%20and%20would%20love%20to%20chat%20about%20your%20dance%20workshops.)