Arundhati is a trained professional Bollywood choreographer and show manager who worked full-time with Shiamak Davar Dance Company for 8 years. Passionate about wellness and fitness from a young age, she created BollyWorks to raise the standard of Bollywood dance locally. Outside BollyWorks, she runs a yoga studio, trains yoga teachers, hosts a weekly yoga podcast, and mentors yoga and fitness instructors.

​Smitha began dancing as a child through Bharatanatyam, where her love for dance first started. She reconnected with that passion through BollyWorks’ instructor training and has been part of the team since 2018. Her Redmond classes are full of fun tracks, fresh songs, and a great workout. Outside dance, she works in IT, is a mom, and enjoys exploring new fitness formats.

​Kanika has been part of the BollyWorks family since 2018, beginning with Project Bollywood. Dance is her way to recharge, express, and have fun. As a UX Designer and longtime Project Bollywood design team member, she brings creativity, clarity, and energy to her classes. Her sessions focus on joyful movement, expressive Bollywood style, and creating a welcoming space where everyone feels confident.

Kavya is a high-energy dancer who thrives on movement, music, and rhythm. When she’s not lighting up the dance floor, she keeps active in the gym and crunches numbers by day as a data scientist. Off the studio floor, you’ll usually find her hanging out with dogs—her biggest weakness and favorite source of joy. For Kavya, dance is all about confidence, connection, and, above all, having fun!

Aishu has trained in Bharatanatyam since the age of six, and dance has always been her happiest form of self-expression. A consultant by day and dancer at heart, she loves both classical grace and high-energy kuthu. After moving to Seattle, BollyWorks inspired her to get back on the dance floor. Outside dance, she enjoys sports and is excited to share fun energy with the community.

I fell in love with Zumba because it’s the one hour of the day where you can turn off your brain and just move. With a background in Kathak, Bharatnatyam and off course Bollywood, I make sure the energy stays high and the heart rate stays up from start to finish. High energy, zero judgment, and 100% fun -- My classes feel less like a workout and more like a dance party with friends.

Tessa joined BollyWorks in 2019 through Project Bollywood, where her love for Bollywood dance quickly grew. Since then, she has dedicated herself to learning the style deeply and is proof that Bollywood dance is for everyone. Her Bellevue classes are fun, energetic, and the perfect end-of-day boost. Outside dance, she’s a mom of three and enjoys reading, hiking, and her hobbies.

Sarayu has been dancing since childhood, starting with Bharatanatyam at age 7 and later competing on a college raas/garba team. After moving to Seattle, she joined BollyWorks to stay connected to dance. Outside the studio, she enjoys cooking, baking, and exploring Seattle’s outdoor activities.

Janessa is the BollyWorks behind-the-scenes superhero. As our Studio Manager, she keeps things running smoothly allowing all our teachers to focus on dancing with you! Anytime you need any of your non-dance requests handled you'll hear us say, "ask Janessa" often. When she's not managing the studio, she enjoys hiking in the woods with the dog she belongs to or attending a fun movement class.