Welcome to Dhoonya Dance, DC's premiere Bollywood-inspired South Asian dance school and performance company. Whether you are looking for classes for kids and adults of all experience levels, performances for your special event, or unique choreography for an upcoming Bollywood-style project, Dhoonya Dance is YOUR Passage to Bollywood!

About Us

Dhoonya Dance School and Performance Company is the pioneer in Bollywood-inspired modern South Asian dance classes and performances in the DC area.  Established in 2005, we have been teaching adults and children, as well as offering countless high-energy and vibrant performances, with growing success as the South Asian arts pervade mainstream American culture.  Dhoonya Dance's creative force is a fusion of Eastern and Western dance due to the bicultural upbringing of its staff and performers, as well as their varied dance experiences across the country and the globe.

Determined to continue our passion and life-long commitment to spreading South Asian performing arts, Dhoonya Dance seeks new outlets for showcasing and teaching South Asian dance through custom-tailored workshops, classes (private and group), and performances.

What are you waiting for? Dhoonya Dance invites you to become part of the Bollywood dream, to enjoy a much needed release after a stressful day, to have fun and meet new people, and above all else--to FIND YOUR INNER BOLLYWOOD.

Managing Directors: Kajal Mehta and Priya Pandya

OUR MISSION AND VISION

Dhoonya Dance strives to...
Change the FACE OF FITNESS: Dhoonya Dance will make fitness the highlight of your busy day.  Brace yourself to be blown away by Bollywood beats and movement, take a break from reality, dance away your stress, and burn those extra calories. 

 Educate and pass along CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE: Dhoonya Dance is an evolution of one of the earliest civilization's traditional forms of dance.  Never static, Indian dance adapts to new circumstances (such as immigrant or bicultural experiences) while maintaining its traditional qualities.  Our instructors impart their extensive knowledge rooted in Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Bhangra, Garba, and Yoga in an educational and entertaining manner. 

 Build CONFIDENCE and CHARACTER: Not only do you improve your coordination, but you also learn the meaning behind the songs and their historical significance.  Additionally, a key ingredient to Indian dance is expression.  Expressions of joy and laughter will naturally uplift your spirit and build new levels of confidence and self-appreciation. 

 Engender CULTURAL AWARENESS and COMMUNITY BUILDING : Dance is our instrument for spreading South Asian culture to all corners of the Washington DC area and beyond. We aim to fuse with other cultures, be it Asian, Latin American, African, Middle Eastern or any other ethnic dance form.