--- title: "Meet the Instructors at ARDS India Dance Studio" description: "Meet the team behind ARDS India. From hip-hop to breaking, our Indiranagar instructors are here to help you grow. Join our dance community today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/shiva_syc/street-dance-classes/meet-the-crew-our-instructors-community last_updated: 2025-12-29 --- # Meet the Crew at ARDS India Tribe Verified · Indiranagar based, community-focused dance studio By [ARDS](https://mytribe.in/shiva_syc) · Classes at studio in Indiranagar · ₹2,800 per month (estimate) Part of [Street Dance Classes](https://mytribe.in/shiva_syc/street-dance-classes). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/shiva_syc/street-dance-classes/gallery) We are more than just a dance school. Get to know the people, the stories, and the energy behind every 5-6-7-8. ## Photos and videos - ![Celebrating International Dance Week with cookies and juice. It's the little things that build our community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/92041cae-719c-4cdc-abad-cc31bd89f408) - ![Our community board where students recommend their favorite dance movies and shows.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7198f240-0462-4021-89d4-26e39c398c1c) - [Video: Get to know instructor Divya as she preps her batch for Performance Night.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/032bcecb-90c3-4040-85e0-72d413f69236) - [Video: Instructor Dev talks about having fun with his batch's new choreography.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/035d7e53-2345-49de-b6c3-05b13e71f561) - [Video: A teaser for the Mode Femme batch, the largest group performing at the showcase.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2fdb8c24-0273-49c8-833e-a4e1eaeeb9cd) - [Video: Instructor Wehz talks about pushing his students and building them into diamonds under pressure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2891a37a-5bc0-4763-bbd5-51e71a6c4c87) - [Video: Instructor Gagan Somaiah gets his Locking batch ready to set the stage on fire.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b413daae-a868-4962-b77a-6672066f1ee7) - [Video: Instructor Likith's Breaking batch is ready to break the stage with their energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/929dd8fe-c05d-487b-8047-71a8168f0ff8) - [Video: Instructor Swady's philosophy: Fun in every move, learning in every groove.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bcf42b1b-f9bc-4d34-8a22-cab8f06b6cac) - [Video: Instructor Pradeep talks about his unique approach and taking risks with his performance piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f741dfe-0347-4cd9-a2ad-3a948b6a7e25) - [Video: Instructor Sushan's weekend Hip Hop class is always packed with energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e5adaed-2146-4ec3-9789-1e22a72dca78) - [Video: Our beginner-friendly batch instructor talks about keeping it simple and having fun.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45459412-d337-4e23-9b7a-cb11f9342ae8) - [Video: Instructor Shiva talks about how his Hip Hop class is more than just fitness; it's about gearing up for cheers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ecefa5b7-9aeb-4346-a69a-11cc82764ef2) - [Video: After-class energy. A candid look at our students freestyling and vibing together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aaf6eafb-2362-4f52-8b85-dba479621a17) - ![Meet Deepshri Sharma: Software Engineer, Dancer, and Pani Puri enthusiast.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55466fa0-4133-4cd1-a827-58134af81151) - ![Meet Pawan Kumar: Cloud Engineer, House dancer, and a jack of all trades.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4b69daf-a0ce-467d-b9f9-3c51f8e2cb34) - ![Meet B Dineswar Rao (Swady): A traveler from the Andamans chasing energy, not perfection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77b715d2-bc97-4524-95b2-a2f87f870b9c) - ![Meet Dev Mandal: Afro instructor who believes in music, movement, and magic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/449fbb95-0d46-4d01-ba85-2b7de533f08d) - ![Get to know our instructors outside the dance space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/233effe8-bbe2-4b66-9eb5-efe6e4d09987) - ![Meet Rakesh Ravikumar: Data Scientist by day, Dancer by night.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2290202a-8cb5-4bed-8ce0-0166289aade2) - ![Meet Pradeep K: Professional dancer, entrepreneur, and MBA student with a 'No food, no practice' policy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4ddfa3d-7d00-4e42-a77f-adf938611d0c) - ![Meet Divya Easwaran: Movement director, choreographer, and educator with a quirky ick for felt floorings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5d01cfb-6f25-4b23-b460-41f8cd07c3ee) - ![Meet Gagan Somaiah: A versatile street dancer who masters styling any fit effortlessly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/baeea1ec-0c6d-4bed-984c-3d0c1e17161f) - ![Get to know our amazing instructors at ARDS.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/986ed59e-43be-4d3d-a37b-14bb05898eaf) - ![Meet Likith Achaiah: A B-boy with 17+ years of experience who taught breaking to the late Puneeth Rajkumar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbd426fa-1cb1-43b9-ad5f-c5743d6093f8) - ![Meet Arunn Rathinam: Our founder with 20+ years of experience who can ride anywhere, anytime.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1eb059b1-0f18-4cb7-8030-b3a812f7e71a) - ![A happy group photo from the Trinity Series workshop, capturing the community spirit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0de0384-2ec9-4b1a-ae46-6bb730e378e5) - [Video: Meet the team! An introduction to the instructors shaping our new performance batch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2caa3471-2955-4ed4-9a26-44d064d58a90) - [Video: Performance isn't born, it's built. Meet more of our incredible instructor team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f73fa14-0b69-4b20-8b32-2d2d5b8a2168) - [Video: A fun reel showcasing the different types of instructors you'll find at ARDS.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cfce9fa8-4ba5-4f90-8399-db6861dd6bed) - [Video: Our Spotlight Series featuring student-turned-instructor Deepshri, sharing her journey with ARDS.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0cc28e8-94ca-4a88-8dab-4785a53ca64b) - ![A huge, happy group photo from the Collab Series 2.0, full of energy and smiles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46dc9b74-000e-4546-b53b-8fac54de080e) - ![Instructor Arunn Rathinam enjoying the vibe at the Launch Weekend Collab Series.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58081190-90b5-4df4-bc91-3ad9490363aa) - ![Instructor Gagan Somaiah looking stylish and ready to teach at the Launch Weekend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b6a228b-1e54-4999-ad38-5fc227999d3d) - ![Instructor Swady Dinesh all smiles during the Collab 2.0 workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42d8a1bb-0cb7-456f-887a-800fbcc21cee) - ![Instructors Divya and Arunn demonstrating a powerful pose during their collab class.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43d0acd3-0cdc-4051-a217-2c8071351fac) - ![Instructor Sushan teaching with a smile at the Launch Weekend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff3a4c7d-a6a8-41bd-8b16-61a729976226) - ![Instructor Shiva looking cool and focused during the Collab 2.0 workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33ac9ab9-8bdc-4b6e-8c20-63e23255aaf5) - [Video: Our instructors share their thoughts and excitement for the upcoming Spectra week.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae1b65b5-032f-44ec-b2aa-ec88ce113998) - ![A group photo from the Trinity Series Workshop, celebrating three days of magic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61d803a5-49cf-4488-926b-bb0232c0198e) - ![A wrap-up group photo from the Collab Series, celebrating a week of contagious energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20dc8d42-cce1-40d5-9dd5-a36049e44712) - ![Another happy group photo from a Collab Series workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf4b6573-7504-47c0-b294-774df2c9412e) - ![The community comes together for a fun group picture after a workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/36e6c1f8-9bd0-4d60-8f63-faabd3f2de83) - ![All smiles after a successful and funky Collab Series class.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18efc72a-c8f5-4caa-a01b-eef08cd1ffe7) - ![The crew posing after a high-energy collab workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af723c90-bf43-4a97-b14e-cd864d8f3774) - ![The entire group from the Collab Series, celebrating the launch of our new home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/580dad44-8127-4e88-9db4-c9991c3b6caa) - [Video: Instructors Rakesh and Deepshri announce their first-ever workshop together, full of excitement and fun energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a6247b9d-3506-4375-9c2e-c580abe61c8c) ## About Meet the Crew: Our Instructors & Community We do not just teach moves. We share space. Whether it is our community board where students swap movie recommendations or the post-rehearsal chai chats, we prioritize the family vibe over everything else. You will find instructors who are software engineers, artists, and dance enthusiasts, all committed to making sure you feel at home the moment you step onto our wooden floors in Indiranagar. At ARDS, we believe that the best parts of dancing are not just the technical steps. It is the journey, the weird inside jokes, and the nervousness before a performance. Our studio is built on the idea that everyone, from total newbies to seasoned pros, deserves a space to express themselves without judgment. Our team is a reflection of this. When you learn from us, you are not just getting a coach, you are getting a mentor who cares about your growth. Take instructors like Deepshri, who balances software engineering with a love for waacking and pani puri, or Divya, whose creative choreography is a staple of our Performance Night. Every instructor here brings their unique flavor, whether it is Afro, Hip-Hop, Breaking, or Locking. We keep our batches progressive and focused, but we always leave room for the fun stuff. Our goal is to create a community where you can shed your daily stress, push your physical limits, and walk out feeling like you have achieved something real. If you are looking for a place where you can be yourself, mess up, laugh about it, and then nail the routine, you have found it. Sab log fun kar rahe hain is not just a motto here, it is exactly how we run every session. ## About ARDS We are a collective of dancers who call ARDS our second home. We started in Bangalore with one goal, to give everyone a stage to show what they are made of. Come for the dance, stay for the family. 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