NRITYA RAAGA STUDIO

Nritya Raaga started in 2020 as a YouTube channel during lockdown and has grown into a thriving dance studio in Chembur, Mumbai. Founded by Latika Shriyan, trained at the Terence Lewis Professional Training Institute, the studio now teaches 15+ dance styles to over 2,000 students across 20+ batches each month. It's designed as a second home where dancers of any age or experience level can move freely and celebrate through rhythm.

The studio occupies 1,200 sq ft on the 4th floor of The Epicentre building in Chembur (E), above Dmart, near Shivaji Statue. Classes span Bollywood, Semi-classical, Belly fusion, Zumba, Bolly-hop, Freestyle, Tollywood, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Hip-Hop, Folk and more, plus Yoga. Kids are welcomed in separate batches for ages 4–6, 6–10, and teenagers. Adult classes run for ages up to 55.

The teaching team brings serious credentials. Shweta Padwal, who teaches Kathak, is a Doordarshan Graded Artist with an MPA in Performing Arts and has earned awards including Singar Mani and Nritya Nipuna. Sruthy Pillai teaches Bharatanatyam with a Master's Diploma and performed her Arangetram in 2011; she's a senior accountant by day. Bharat Dive, who teaches Bollywood and choreography, has worked as choreographer on Nach Baliye 9, Super Dancer, and India's Best Dancer Season 1, and was assistant choreographer to Punit Pathak. Abhishekh Jaiswal brings 6 years of Hip-Hop and choreography experience, including a performance with The Kings United India at Red Bull's World Final. Shilpa Surve has 13 years teaching Bollywood, Hip-Hop and Folk across all ages. Akash Dandu teaches Zumba and choreography with 8 years of dance experience and Zumba certification. Shreya Bangera, who teaches children's dance, has spent over 5 years at Nritya Raaga.

The studio rents for shoots, rehearsals, workshops and events at ₹1,400 per hour (₹3,780 for 3 hours with 10% discount) or ₹2,500 per hour for workshops and events (₹6,750 for 3 hours). Registration for classes is online via RazorPay. The studio has hosted 4 successful annual shows and runs 50k+ YouTube subscribers. Latika's vision is simple: make dance a celebration for all, creating a space where every move and every story matters.

Classes are welcoming and inclusive of all ages and fitness levels. You'll join batches that include beginners through experienced dancers, taught by instructors with professional performance and choreography backgrounds. Expect a warm, family-like atmosphere where you can come as you are.

Latika Shriyan, founder and trained at the Terence Lewis Professional Training Institute, leads the studio. Shweta Padwal (Kathak, Doordarshan Graded Artist, MPA in Performing Arts) and Sruthy Pillai (Bharatanatyam, Master's Diploma, Arangetram 2011) bring classical training. Bharat Dive has choreographed for Nach Baliye 9, Super Dancer, and India's Best Dancer Season 1. Abhishekh Jaiswal (Hip-Hop) performed at Red Bull's World Final with The Kings United India. Shilpa Surve teaches 13 years' worth of Bollywood, Hip-Hop and Folk expertise. Akash Dandu (Zumba, 8 years experience, certified) and Shreya Bangera (children's dance, 5+ years at Nritya Raaga) round out the team.

The studio welcomes beginners of all ages (4–55) with separate beginner batches and a teaching philosophy that encourages self-expression at any level.