--- title: "Meet the Urban Dancera Team & Founder Karishma Tanna" description: "Get to know the faces behind Urban Dancera. From our Andheri studio to custom sangeet choreography, meet the team creating cinematic dance moments in Mumbai." canonical: https://mytribe.in/urbandancera/dance-classes-workshops/meet-our-founder-team last_updated: 2025-09-27 --- # Meet the team behind Urban Dancera's performances Tribe Verified · 10 years of dance in Mumbai. By [Urban Dancera](https://mytribe.in/urbandancera) · Online sessions, at studio in Andheri, or across Mumbai · ₹3,000 per month (estimate) Part of [Dance Classes & Workshops](https://mytribe.in/urbandancera/dance-classes-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/urbandancera/dance-classes-workshops/gallery) We are not just a choreography company; we are a community built on rhythm, sweat, and storytelling. Meet our founder, Karishma, and the team that makes the magic happen. ## Photos and videos - ![Meet the visionary behind Urban Dancera, our Artistic Director Karishma Tanna. This graphic shares my journey, from starting dance at age 6 to training at the Broadway Dance Center in NY, and my mission to make dance accessible to everyone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b9833691-8cb8-4b75-bb94-abfb3e598c72) - [Video: A proud moment for us. This video documents our journey to becoming a finalist for the HerCircle Top Bizrupter 2025 award, recognizing us as one of India's top women-led businesses. It's a reminder that creative businesses belong in every room.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d340efe9-377b-48ad-9f23-8d9e04d71b1c) - [Video: Get to know the mind behind the moves in the first episode of '30 Seconds with K'. I'm answering rapid-fire questions about sangeet trends, from the most overrated songs to my love for conceptual bride and groom entries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5722685c-78fc-4319-b6de-baebae81192c) - [Video: Episode 2 of '30 Seconds with K' is all about the 'What Ifs'. I talk about what our signature color would be, what a UDEC reality show might look like, and the one move that defines our style: a power walk with a thumka.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea6b3a3e-438a-46dc-aa95-1dd612aa4b94) - [Video: In this episode of '30 Seconds with K', I'm dropping some truth bombs about sangeet planning. I share the one step any non-dancer can pull off, the biggest mistake clients make, and my one-word description for my dance journey: destiny.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c5c3562-e126-4141-8597-2d0213e2446b) - [Video: A special International Dance Day episode where I get a little emotional about my love for dance. I talk about the style everyone should try, the choreography that changed me, and my dream stage to perform on.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4c4635c-662c-4bac-9975-75f78c563389) - [Video: One word answers only. In this fast-paced '30 Seconds with K', I give my unfiltered take on teamwork, deadlines, tech rehearsals, music edits, and whether I prefer the spa or sleep for my me-time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d14cd6dd-8c3e-4966-922b-8314882aeb5e) - [Video: A Mother's Day special of '30 Seconds with K'. I share the best advice my mom ever gave me, my favorite dance quote, and the crazy number of tabs I have open during wedding season.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51c59d1e-fffb-4f04-ae07-2aa348c2baaf) - [Video: Ever wondered what goes on in a choreographer's mind? In this episode, I open up about what grounds me before a big performance and which role is more stressful: founder or choreographer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88a8ea29-3374-460a-978d-1c4ea8da3229) - [Video: This week on '30 Seconds with K', I'm spilling the tea on wedding week madness. I reveal how many WhatsApp groups I'm in, who wins the chaos crown, and the most choreographies we've ever done for a single sangeet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e1594bd3-e64f-4b02-83cf-61d5dfd65bd0) - [Video: It takes a village. Hear from our incredible team as they each describe what Urban Dancera means to them in just three words. Their answers, from 'family' and 'love' to 'travel' and 'teamwork', capture the heart of our company.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9b060a0-b609-4117-8c63-e402653178d5) - [Video: Behind the glam from an intern's point of view. This video gives a raw, honest look at a final show day, from backstage jitters and putting out fires to the incredible feeling of seeing it all come together on stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06eca8a7-0919-413e-af16-84b4beb3faac) - [Video: A look back at our journey. Before we had our own studio, we choreographed on rooftops, lawns, and in hotel rooms. This clip is a tribute to our hustle and the people who showed up to dance with us from the very beginning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db90b0f7-1df4-48fc-adcf-b66d840b0308) - [Video: We didn't wing it, we worked. This brand was built through countless weddings, rehearsals, bruises, and edits. This clip shows the grit and determination that has shaped Urban Dancera over the last decade.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad89bf86-7ad7-476c-94d6-32bbfaae8f6a) - [Video: This company was built by dancers, assistants, interns, and believers. This image is a tribute to every person who has been a part of our journey, whether for a season or a decade.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4283539b-bde4-49f5-a5c6-17c6505baaa3) - [Video: A look at our process. This video shows our team crafting choreography based on a client's brief, tailoring the audio, and focusing on creating concepts that bring a vision to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75baaaf9-05fa-46b3-bedd-8f2f10ae2eea) - [Video: Wedding season prep is in full swing. From client meetings to dance shoots in the studio, we are getting ready to create more unforgettable sangeet moments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d9d1b6e-4d46-47e2-b77d-d43276a41acf) - ![A throwback to the early days. This photo shows me on the floor with a laptop, a common sight during the late nights of editing music and managing logistics that built this company.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ddbc37f-eac3-4293-8865-c2beb973319e) - [Video: A look back at our 9-year journey. This clip shows an early rehearsal in our first studio, capturing the raw energy and passion that has been with us since day one.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6045fc66-8412-496a-869a-51cedb6f9900) - ![The sign of our first studio. This image is a nostalgic look at where it all began, a symbol of our growth over the past nine years.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a42efe64-1dc1-40c3-a40b-23cc68f9efb5) ## About Meet Our Founder & Team If you have seen our studio in Andheri or caught us on stage, you know it is rarely just about the choreography. We are a team of dancers who believe that every performance, whether a bridal entry or a group sangeet act, is built on a decade of practice, grit, and honestly, a lot of organized chaos. At Urban Dancera, we believe that a great dance performance starts long before the wedding music plays. Our team isn't just about teaching steps; it is about finding your rhythm and making you feel powerful on stage. Whether you are coming to our Andheri studio for a group class or hiring us to handle your entire wedding sangeet choreography, you are getting a team that treats your event like our own. Our founder, Karishma Tanna, leads with the philosophy of 'Educate, Entertain, Empower.' You might know her from our '30 Seconds with K' series, where we keep things real about the rehearsal grind, the music edits, and the 'thumka' that brings the sass. We have grown from choreographing on rooftops to running our own climate-controlled studio, but our core remains the same: we are here to help you shine. We specialize in: * **Wedding Choreography:** From cinematic entries to family performances, we create routines that match your story. * **Studio Training:** Our Andheri space is open for those who want to learn, laugh, and find their flow. * **Corporate Events:** We bring the same energy to brand launches and office events. We know that planning a sangeet or picking a dance class can be overwhelming. That is why we focus on communication, clear rehearsals, and making sure you walk out of our studio feeling more confident than when you walked in. If you want to know the team behind the moves, come by the studio or drop us a message. Let’s create something special together. ## About Urban Dancera I am Karishma, and I started this because I believe dance is destiny. We aren't about polished, distant perfection; we are the ones sweating it out in the studio with you, fixing the posture, and editing the music until it feels just right. 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