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Archana M Balasubramanian
Faculty, Faculty head, Ceo at The Swingers Dance inc & Founder Urban elements
Archana M Balasubramanian is a dynamic dance professional with a strong background in engineering and a passion for movement. A graduate of the University of Florida, Archana has been training with Swingers since 2001 and teaching dance since 2007.
She has honed her skills at renowned institutions such as Pineapple Studios London, UK, and Broadway Dance Center, NY. Archana has performed in numerous company productions, including Technicolour Beat, Thandav, and Toxic. As a certified ZIN and Strong by Zumba teacher, she is the driving force behind the development of our in-house Dance Fitness Course, Effective Dance Fit 40:20.Archana has also founded a dance franchise in the name of urban elements.
With a focus on individual growth and fostering a fun learning environment, Archana aims to create a supportive and engaging space for students to grow and thrive. Her approach to teaching is centered around adaptability, creativity, and constant learning, often finding inspiration in journaling, inner work and Mandala art.
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Mahesh
Faculty , Faculty Head Bangalore & The Swingers Franchise Owner
Mahesh is a versatile western and contemporary dancer trained in Jazz, Hip-hop, and Latin forms. With a strong passion for dance, Mahesh is proud to be part of The Swingers Dance Inc., training and inspiring dancers in Bangalore.
Mahesh gained foundation and advanced skills under the guidance of Artistic Director Mr. Prasanna, learning Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Salsa, and Hip-hop. Mahesh’s journey began as an inspired student and grew into roles as lead dancer, instructor, choreographer, and Studio Manager at The Swingers.
Since 2004, Mahesh has performed and choreographed for major company productions including Movements Reloaded, Untitled, The Toxic, Shiva Thandav, and Technicolor Beat. Mahesh has also appeared in media projects such as D-Cinema Magazine, Birla Cement, Asian Paints, and the Tamil film 555.
With strong expertise in Latin styles like Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Jive, Mahesh currently trains students across beginner to advanced levels (ages 15–50). As part of social responsibility, Mahesh has also taught orphans and differently-abled children, believing deeply that dance can transform lives.mahesh is also a francise owner of the swingers dance inc koramangala Bangalore branch .
Mahesh’s intention as a faculty member is to help students grow by simplifying complex movements, building musicality, and creating a focused and supportive learning environment. His hobbies include listening to music and love long rides on my bike.
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Arun Namasivaya
Faculty & Associate Faculty Head
Associate faculty head) who is basically an engineering graduate. During my college days, Arun was part of our college dance team called SRM DNA. Arun drive towards dancing has pulled me towards teaching and Arun have been teaching since 2015. Arun joined Swingers in 2018 to learn and explore myself in various aspects of dance. It’s been a wonderful journey in teaching, training, mentoring people and creating new things every day. Apart from dancing Arun die hard cricket lover and currently following Indian politics as well
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Sandhya
Faculty & Associate Faculty Head
Rooted in Jazz Funk, Hip Hop, and Bharatanatyam (degree from Christ University),Sandhya been exploring movement since 2008 under a range of inspiring teachers. Sandhya journey includes four years of school teaching, countless fest performances, and choreographing for corporate stages and college teams. Sandhya joined The Swingers Dance Inc to grow not just as a Teacher but as an artist with purpose and intention. Beyond dance, you’ll find me discovering new cafés around the city, immersed in a book, or diving into something new to learn.
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Kajal
Senior Faculty
Kajal an Artist and dedicated dancer with 15 years of diverse training (Jazz, Hip-Hop, Latin, Bollywood, Contemporary) and a 3-year Professional Swingers Dance Certification holder. Kajal bring 3+ years of teaching experience at The Swingers Dance Inc. and over 8 years of performing, which includes showcasing students. Kajal aim is to continue teaching at Swingers to foster a non-competitive environment and grow personally and professionally. When Kajal not dancing, she love listening to music, singing, and traveling, always aspiring to be an exceptional choreographer and performer.
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Rahul Dhende
Senior Faculty
Rahul Dhende is a versatile dancer with 10 years of dedicated experience in training, performing, and teaching across multiple dance styles.Having trained under skilled mentors and achieving Diploma and performed at numerous cultural shows, competitions, and stage productions, he is known for combining strong technique with expressive, dynamic artistry. As a teacher, Rahul brings an energetic yet structured approach, helping students build confidence, discipline, and a genuine love for dance. Outside the studio, he enjoys exploring new places and discovering different cuisines—interests that spark creativity and broaden his artistic vision. Rahul now hopes to bring his passion, experience, and commitment to Swingers Dance Inc, contributing to the company’s vibrant training culture and inspiring the next generation of dancers.
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Pratik Behera
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Pratik Behera is self-taught mover who later trained with top national and international artists.Pratik has explored dance across India through camps, workshops, and global online training. With 7 years of teaching experience — including 3 incredible years at Swingers — and 13 years on stage, dance is Pratik’s language.
Pratik’s goal as a faculty member is to deliver quality training while ensuring every student truly enjoys the learning process. Dance isn’t just Pratik’s profession — it’s Pratik’s passion, hobby, and happy place.
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Priyanka Nath
Faculty
Priyanka Nath is a trained and versatile dancer with a strong foundation in multiple styles, shaped through years of dedicated training, vibrant performances, and meaningful teaching experiences by growing as both an artist and an educator, She brings both strong technique and expressive artistry to her work. As a teacher, Priyanka is known for her patient, structured, and motivating approach, helping students build confidence while mastering fundamentals. Alongside her dance career, she enjoys reading Novels and taking peaceful beach walks—both of which inspire her creativity and balance in her artistic journey. She With a passion for sharing her craft, she aims to continue her teaching journey with Swingers Dance Inc by contributing her skills, discipline, and creative energy to the academy’s growing community.
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Chandra
Faculty
Hi I’m Chandra, a professional dancer and faculty member at Swingers Dance Inc. Trained with Swingers from a young age, I’ve built a strong foundation in dance and performed in many inspirational dance shows. With a deep love for teaching for toddlers, I specialize teaching toddler classes, creating joyful and engaging sessions . Dance is my lifelong passion, and I’m proud to continue my journey as a teacher and performer at Swingers Dance Inc.
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Chandru
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Chandru D is an adaptive dancer with 7 years of experience in training, teaching, and performing various dance forms. Chandru began his journey through self-learning and later enhanced his skills by learning from professional mentors. Chandru has performed in TV shows, competitions, and multiple stage events.
Currently, Chandru is working with Swingers Dance Inc., where he gives his full dedication, hard work, and commitment. As a teacher, Chandru is passionate about guiding and shaping the next generation. He focuses on building strong fundamentals such as rhythm, body control, confidence, and stage expression.
Chandru believes dance is a powerful medium to build character, passion, and lifelong inspiration.