Where it all started.

Having been passionate about wellness & fitness since a young age. Arundhati is a trained professional Bollywood choreographer & show manager. Having worked full-time with the Shiamak Davar Dance company for 8 years. She created BollyWorks to raise the bar for what passes off as Bollywood locally. When not dancing, she runs her full-time yoga studio, trains yoga teachers, hosts a weekly yoga podcast & mentors other yoga & fitness instructors.

Smitha started dance as a child exploring a classical style called Bharatnatyam. That's when she fell in love with dance. She reconnected with her dance passion when BollyWorks started training instructors to make Bollywood more accessible in the local area. Having been with us since 2018, Smitha's classes are always filled with fun tracks, new songs and a good workout session. She teaches at Redmond. When not dancing, she's busy with her IT career, being a mom & exploring new fitness formats.

Kanika has been part of the BollyWorks family since 2018, starting her journey with Project Bollywood. Dance has always been her go-to way to recharge, express herself, and have fun. Over the years, she’s enjoyed growing with the community and staying involved both on and off the dance floor. She has also been part of the core design team for past Project Bollywood events, contributing her creativity behind the scenes. By day, Kanika is a UX Designer, and that perspective carries into her classes—clear, engaging, and easy to follow. Her classes focus on joyful movement, expressive Bollywood energy, and creating a welcoming space where everyone can feel confident and enjoy the experience.

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 been a trained Bharatanatyam dancer since the age of six, and dance has always been her happiest form of self-expression. A consultant by day and a dancer at heart, she loves the grace of classical just as much as the high-energy vibe of kuthu, truly the best of both worlds! Having recently moved to Seattle, Bollyworks has inspired her to dust off her dancing shoes and get back on the floor. When she’s not dancing, she’s just as passionate about sports. She’s super excited to groove, learn, and share lots of fun energy with all of you!

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 as a dancer for our Project Bollywood performances back in 2019. Her passion for Bollywood dance grew quickly and strongly. She made it her life's mission to learn the ins and outs of Bollywood dance since then. Today, Tessa is a testament that if you put your mind to it - Bollywood dance can be for everyone. Her classes are fun, energetic, and the perfect pick me up at the end of the day. When not dancing, she's a mom of 3, enjoys reading, hiking and indulging in her hobbies. She teaches at our Bellevue location.

Sarayu has been dancing since she was little and has done various types of Indian dance. She started her dance journey with Bharatnatyam at 7yrs old and recently competed on a raas/garba team in college. After moving to Seattle, she wanted to find a way to stay involved with dancing and joined BollyWorks. Outside of dance she enjoys cooking, baking, and exploring the outdoor activities Seattle has to offer.

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.