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301 Elizabeth St Apt. 10S, New York, NY 10012
Ajna Dance
SoHo, Manhattan
301 Elizabeth St Apt. 10S
E Houston St. and Bowery
New York, New York 10012

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Description

Ajna was created to share the practice and rich culture of authentic, Indian dance with a global and diverse audience. Ajna Dance Company was founded in New York City by dance artist Minila Shah, an accomplished bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer who has trained, taught and performed in Canada, the United Kingdom, India and the US.

Minila has been dancing since the tender age of 6, has traveled to India twice to further her study of dance and was the Artistic Director of Bollywood Grooves Dance Company in London, UK. Minila’s passion for dance, enthusiastic and warm personality and exceptional talent make her popular everywhere she goes. Minila now calls New York City home and is excited to bring her unique style and talent to the city. She is passionate about sharing Indian dance and culture through classes and performance and by making this easily available and accessible to everyone.


Reviews of Ajna Dance

(4.9-star rating across 48 reviews)
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Anonymous review on 8/24/2017
    The class was a lot of fun! I wish we had had more time to refine the moves--I mostly knew the routine by the end but it was pretty sloppy--but we did a lot in an hour. Show up in comfortable clothes (yoga pants, tank top) because this is a real workout...
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Anonymous review on 8/3/2016
    It was fun and the teacher was enthusiastic and patient with us. I'd just suggest using a shorter song so we could learn the choreography for the whole song by the end.
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Reviewed by Maryam C. on 5/8/2016
    I enojyed this class. I think all of the teachers at Ajna Dance are great.
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Reviewed by Christine T. on 2/25/2016
    I had so much fun and it really gets you miving.
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Reviewed by Christine T. on 2/18/2016
    Excellent for beginners and is more of a workout that i thought. I really enjoyed it and look foward to many more classes.
  • Semi Classical-Blend Drop In

    Reviewed by Ayeesha K. on 1/21/2016
    Great moves and an awesome arm workout!
  • Semi Classical-Blend Drop In

    Anonymous review on 1/16/2016
    Loved the class
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Reviewed by Maryam C. on 1/15/2016
    This class is awesome and Minila is the best!
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Reviewed by Syeda Rabia M. on 1/14/2016
    This was my first Bollywood dance class that I have ever taken and it was amazing! Not only was it a good workout, but the choreography was flirty, fun, and very Bollywood-y! The teacher was also super friendly and was able to explain and break down the moves very well. I highly recommend everyone to take this as their first Bollywood dance class or even their last!
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Reviewed by Alexandra P. on 4/8/2015
    I LOVE COURSE HORSE!!!
  • Semi Classical-Blend Drop In

    Reviewed by Melanie Kazmercyk on 1/11/2014
    This was a fun course. I would stay you must have some prior dance experience, for it is fairly intense. I have dance and choreography experianced and struggled with the movements, but would love to come again to improve. THe teacher was extremely helpful in explaining, guiding, helping improve, and repeating for us. It was a bit fast and a lot into a short time, but I enjoyed the class and would definitely recommend. THe dance is so beautiful and unique.
  • Classical Blend

    Anonymous review on 8/1/2018
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Anonymous review on 2/8/2018
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Anonymous review on 10/25/2017
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Reviewed by Lauren C. on 8/31/2017
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Reviewed by Stacey H. on 8/9/2017
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Anonymous review on 8/9/2017
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Reviewed by Hardeep S. on 7/27/2017
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Anonymous review on 7/13/2017
  • Bollywood & Bhangra

    Reviewed by Adriana Y. on 7/7/2017
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who have taken classes at Ajna Dance generally have positive things to say about their experiences. They appreciate the enthusiasm and patience of the teachers, and they find the classes to be a fun and enjoyable workout. Many students mentioned that the class was a good fit for beginners and that they were surprised by how much of a workout it actually was. Some students suggest using shorter songs to have more time to learn the choreography. Overall, students feel that they have learned new dance moves, improved their coordination, and had a great time in the classes. Direct quotes: - "Not only was it a good workout, but the choreography was flirty, fun, and very Bollywood-y! The teacher was also super friendly and was able to explain and break down the moves very well." - "I have dance and choreography experience and struggled with the movements, but would love to come again to improve." - "The teacher was extremely helpful in explaining, guiding, helping improve, and repeating for us. It was a bit fast and a lot into a short time, but I enjoyed the class and would definitely recommend."

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