ANUSHKA’s TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Dedicated to sharing my passion for dance with all ages

I enjoy making class a space where students not only learn dance, but also create friendships with peers

In my classes students are able to use class as their safe space, to grow, to utilize dance as a form of therapy, and utilize dance to bring out the best and most confident version of themself. Learn something new about themself. There’s no such thing as perfect. The main goal is to have fun and enjoy yourself.

My goal is to specialize in dance therapy. Mental health is important. Not only do I want to share my passion for dance with others, but I also want to share with others the benefit of movement and dance therapy on mental health- learn to overcome the stigma of mental health within the Indian community as well as in general through dance. Mental health is important to me. Class shouldn’t be just about perfecting choreo. Dance has helped me in many ways feel connected to my culture and in tune with my emotions and I want to share that with others. Class should also be about having fun and tapping into your inner self and learning who you are through dance. Express yourself. Dance to express not to impress.

What is Bollywood Dance? 

Bollywood Dancing is one of the most versatile dancing styles around that brings together dance styles from India and around the world to create its own unique technique. Music is the soul of Bollywood dancing and ranges from Indian classical, modern to world fusion like Hip Hop, Latin, Jazz etc..As with any other physical activity, dancing is one of the fun ways to burn calories and learn something new at the same time. Bollywood dancing will do that for you. These classes are for kids, men and women who want to achieve the following goals:

• Learn how to dance

• De-Stress

• Have fun

• Network / Socialize

• Explore another culture

• Burn Calories

It’s everything you want in one style of dance!

Payment and Missed Class Policy:

Training requires consistency in order to achieve the most benefit. However, we understand that students may occasionally need to miss a class. Use the following guidelines to ensure that you get the most out of your classes at The Academy of Creative Arts. 

1. Your fees are due on or before the first class in a month

2. Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card

3. If you pay for several months in advance and cannot complete all months, we will refund months not used when notice is received before the beginning of the month

4. If you or your child plan to miss a class - 48 hour advance notice is required - so another student can be accommodated - if the student does not provide 48 hour notice, student can coordinate the make-up class with the instructor.

5. Your monthly fee pays for your space in class for the month. It is your responsibility to make up classes if you or your child miss the class.

6. One makeup class will be offered each month. During any month that you are enrolled, you may make up a class by attending any other appropriate session (please coordinate with the instructor for scheduling the make up class). Make up classes should be completed within 60 days of missing the class. Fees for missed classes are not refundable.

7. If you are having trouble scheduling a make up class, please let us know and we will try to accommodate you

8. Class timings and schedule are subject to change

We wish you a wonderful learning experience - these policies are required so that we can be respectful of the instructors time and commitment.