About Us
Boundless energy coupled with endless enthusiasm and non-stop fun. Come Boogie to Bollywood Beats with us
About Live2dance
Dancing is often considered as a recreational activity and all too often overlooked for the positive physical, mental and social health benefits. The goal at Live2Dance is to not only promote dance as a cardiovascular workout, but also build communities, reduce stress, and spread happiness through our fun and energizing Indian fused dance routines. Our sole objective is to multiply smiles through our infectious energetic dance routines and promote Bollywood and Indian culture across the nation. Live2Dance will appeal to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, looking for creative self-expression, exercise and/or social opportunities through dance.
“The job of feet is walking. But their hobby is dancing”
About Deepali
Deepali has been dancing since she was born. Rumor has it, at 5 days old, she was the youngest dancer to shake it to the tunes of Bollywood.
Dance is an integral part of her evolution. Born into an Army family, she was brought up across India which gave her the opportunity to imbibe flavors of varying cultures, different societies and art into her dancing.
Having been trained in various dance forms, performing all over India with Shiamak Davar Institute of Performing Arts, training hundreds of adults and kids over the years in Ottawa and now Seattle, she is convinced that dance has the power to create a stress-free, and united community. A strong believer of karma, Deepali is on a mission to foster a sense of community through her dances and use dance as a medium to raise funds for charitable causes. Deepali is determined to transform people’s lives through the process of learning to dance in a fun and addictive environment.
MISSION
To integrate the best of Bollywood dancing into Western culture and create a platform for every dance enthusiast to learn and let loose. Live2Dance will offer a place where people can learn to dance, meet new people, gain self-confidence, and build a community.
VISION
Position Live2Dance as a leading brand in creating a more diverse, tolerant, healthier and positive global community through it’s fun and energizing dance routines. Recognize Live2Dance as a dance studio with a purpose.
Meet our team
Deepali Jamwal
Founder, Director and Instructor
A friend to all, a cheerleader, community builder and a die-hard Hrithik fan, Deepali, our founder is the heart and soul of the Live2Dance community.
Get ready as she excitedly welcomes you to not only shake a leg and sing with her but also be a part of the extraordinary community (aka extended family) she has created.
Deepali is not just an amazing dancer but a hustler and go-getter. A strong believer in karma, Deepali, our wonder woman, is on a mission to foster a sense of community through her dance and to transform people’s lives by learning to dance in a fun and addictive environment.
Deepali is adept at communicating a range of emotions through her dance, be it her soul-stirring contemporary performances or the foot-tapping and intensely dramatic Bollywood jam.
Having been trained in various dance forms, performing all over India, and training hundreds of adults and kids over the years in Ottawa and Seattle, she is convinced that dance has the power to create a stress-free, and united community!
Join us to learn contemporary ‘BollyContemp’ and Bollywood ‘BollyJam’ dance styles with Deepali!
Ashish Chauhan
Co-founder and biggest support system
Ashish, our co-founder is the life and backbone of Live2Dance. He is the wind beneath our wings and the reason Live2Dance is going strong. Ashish – the man behind the camera wears multiple hats – stage manager, logistics head, casting director, light and sound director, you name it, he does it, and how.
An amazing dancer himself, Ashish is a doting father of two, a GK buff, and an ace cyclist. He is also our conflict resolution center and brings in the much-needed calm that our crazy dance family needs.
Abhishek Bhavsar
Instructor
“Vibe teri meri mildi aa”
A little swagger and a lot of fun – That’s Abhishek. His classes are a vibe not worth missing – say goodbye to FOMO and dance away your Monday blues with one of its kind – ‘Bhangra-Hop’ class. Abhishek’s a versatile dancer and aces in Contemporary, Hip-Hop, and Bhangra.
Join Abhishek for a ‘Bhangra-Hop’ class. You are sure to love it!
Shilpi Gupta
Operations Manager
Shilpi joined team Live2Dance Seattle in April 2019 and is our backend superhero. She keeps all administrative tasks organized, communicates with customers, is our resident problem solver and manages the Live2Dance studio so we can keep on dancing! Being the only non-dancing member of our team – we hope to get her to love dancing in the years ahead. 😉 When she’s not working, you can find her spending time cooking and watching movies.
Nikita Singh
Dance Instructor
Nikita joined Live2Dance Seattle in July 2017 as a student looking for a Bollywood class. But quickly grew into a Live2Dance Seattle troupe member and full fledged Live2Dance Seattle instructor. Today, Nikita in an integral part of all things Live2Dance from classes, show productions to managing various Live2Dance Fitness locations, instructors, editing and content creation. Nikita started dancing from a young age and tried various forms of dance but fell in love with Bollywood dance. And secretly dreams of being a full time dancer/instructor. Today Nikita is a master trainer, teaches at multiple locations for Live2Dance and choreographs classes for Live2Dance. When not in class, Nikita loves to travel and explore the world.
Amruta Dhotre
Instructor
At first glance, she will floor you with her smile, charisma, and her charm. And at second glance, you’ll be a sweaty mess.
Amruta is sweet and feisty, all at once. Join Amruta’s high-intensity dance workouts on your favorite Bollywood songs. A doting mother to her little rambunctious two-year-old, she is setting major fitness goals for new moms and anyone who needs a push in their lives to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Join Amruta for a ‘BollyCardio’ session, and meet your fitness goals!
Pragya
Dance Instructor
Pragya is energetic, vibrant, positive, fun, and all things Live2Dance stands for. Her vibe blends in with that of Live2Dance, and her passion for dance is hard to miss. Besides being a fierce dancer, she is also very filmy and a big Bollywood Buff!
Pragya, besides being our dedicated Operations Manager, is also our firece instrcutor, our business development lead, our customer support division; basically the one-in-all. We just can’t get enough of her.
Join us for dance fitness ‘BollyCardio’ and hip-hop ‘BollyHop’ sessions with Pragya!
Tejal
Dance Instructor
Tejal is a dive whose expressions and grace are sure to leave everyone mesmerized! One of the most versatile dancers, she is trained in several Indian classical dance forms and truly comes alive in classical and semi-classical performances. Apart from dance, her heart lies with her dearest pet ‘Theo’ whom she can never get enough of!
Join us for a breathtaking and beautiful semi-classical ‘ClassicallyBolly’ class with Tejal!
Anusha Reddy
Instructor
Learn the art of emoting through facial expressions by Anusha – our Bharatanatyam instructor and an absolutely amazing one at that!
Anusha joined Live2Dance many years ago, and with her magical smile, her attitude of taking on all the responsibilities head-on, and her passion for dance, she soon became an integral part of Live2Dance.
Anusha has mastered the knicks and knacks of Bharatanatyam and explains the forms and steps in a simple way. All the kids love ‘Miss Anusha’ and often tell me how they look forward to spending time with her!
Join us for a mesmerizing Bharatnatyam class with Anusha!
Siddharth
Dance Instructor
Siddharth is as bollywood as it gets. His style, attitude, expressions and move all scream ‘bollywood’ more than anything could. His amazing energy and groovy moves are something to look out for!
Join us for a power packed bollywood ‘BollyFusion’ class with Sid!
Aditi Sinha
Instructor
‘Sorry I missed your call; I was dancing to the ringtone’ that’s our instructor Aditi for you.
Aditi is quirky, funny, and who really hasn’t heard about her chair routines? A perfect blend of grace and charm – join Aditi’s class to find a new way to express yourself. Aditi has learned over 7 forms of Latin American dance and her favorite of all is bachata. Her flair for combining Bollywood music with the sizzle of Latin dance leaves us mesmerized!
Join us for a foot-tapping ‘BollyLatin’ class with Aditi!
Alpana
Dance Instructor
Alpana’s precision, poise and perfection in her dance is unmatched. Trained in Kathak over several years, Alpana has made the craft her own by adding her unique style and identity to it. Watching her dance leaves us spellbound as we are sure you will feel too.
Join us for the ‘Kathak’ classes with Alpana!
Poorva
Dance Instructor
Poorva is fiery, energetic, colorful, vibrant, and zen, all at once. When she sets her foot on the floor, you are sure to be in awe and just watch her dance.
Her expressions are unmatched, and she embraces Bhangra like it runs in her blood.
Join Poorva for an upbeat Bhangra session. You are sure to love it!