ZOL
Zol, our highly acclaimed Dance Instructor, Choreographer & Fitness Guru, began dancing at an early age. After very quickly discovering his hidden talent and developing intensive practice routines, Zol placed first in a variety of dance competitions based in India. Years later, Zol took up Fashion Designing and earned his degree, which then sparked his Modeling career. After successfully working with India’s most well renowned fashion designers, Zol packed his bags and journeyed to New York in hope to further his career. Since 2007, Zol has been adored and is known for the electrifying moves he brings to the BollyArts Dance Studio.
Teaches: Bollywood – Filmi/Folk/Contemporary/Fitness
DR. SWARUPA RAO
Dr. Rao, our highly esteemed Kathak Instructor, holds a doctoral degree in Dance from the University of Mysore, India. Having exceptional gifts in Kathak Dance, Dr. Rao is known for her graceful expressions, otherwise known as Abhinaya. In 1975, she received the Gold Medal for Kathak in the All India Dance Competition held in Hyderabad and has been performing, as well as delivering lectures ever since. Dr. Rao has even published her own thesis, “Dance As Depicted In Hoysala Sculpture,” which has been financed by Sangeet Natak Academy. With her extensive training and incomparable talent, Dr. Rao spreads her knowledge in Kathak at BollyArts.
Teaches: Classical – Kathak