classes

BHARATANATYAM

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KATHAK

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CINEMATIC (BOLLYWOOD, KOLLYWOOD, TOLLYWOOD)

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BHARATANATYAM ⟡ KATHAK ⟡ CINEMATIC (BOLLYWOOD, KOLLYWOOD, TOLLYWOOD) ⟡

  • "Sonya is not only her dance teacher and mentor, she has become a huge part of my daughter's life and a perfect role model. She has truly been a blessing to our family and continues to support our daughter in every aspect of her life."

    -Dance Parent ⟡ Nari S.

  • "Sonya has a lot of experience working with children of all ages and her professionalism really shines through in her work. We are really lucky to have her as my daughter's teacher!”

    -Dance Parent ⟡ Ariel S.

  • "Both of my girls have overcome the fear of performing in front of people and this in turn has made them affluent and ready to face other aspects of life with positivity and courage. As a parent, seeing both my daughters perform together was definitely a proud moment.”

    -Dance Parent ⟡ Camille P.

  • “With Sonya's help, I felt confident enough to perform after three months of lessons. She also worked on the music and choreography in a short amount of time. Her teaching methods of slowing the movements down and breaking them into footwork and hand movements helped immensely.”

    -Dance Student ⟡ Padmini J.

TAMPA BAY classes

Tampa Bay Area
Start Date: To be determined

Please join the waitlist to receive details once they become available.

TESTIMONIALS

  • Sneha I. | Queens, NY

    BHARATANATYAM & CINEMATIC
    (2008-13 ⟡ Video 2020)

    "Sonya is the reason I am a confident woman today. She completely transformed the shy kid that went to learn Bharatanatyam and Bollywood dance into someone that no longer shies away from standing up in front of a big crowd."

  • ARIEL S. | Fairfield, CT

    BOLLYWOOD
    (2020-21)

    “We were looking for a way to expose our daughter to Indian dance at a young age as well as find a COVID-friendly activity during the height of the pandemic and Sonya Devi was the perfect answer! She was extremely flexible with our schedule, taught our daughter to follow structure/directions, and made each class fun by adding in music theory games to the dance lessons.”

  • Priya R. | Queens, NY

    BHARATANATYAM & CINEMATIC
    (2008-13 ⟡ 2016-19 ⟡ Video 2020)

    “Sonya taught both my kids for a number of years. Both of them thoroughly enjoyed learning from Sonya because she taught classical but ended with Bollywood in every class, incorporating classical steps. Even now, my daughter who has continued to pursue classical dance, gets compliments on her form and that is all thanks to Sonya’s structured and disciplined teaching!”

  • Tasha S. | Queens, NY

    BHARATANATYAM & CINEMATIC
    (2008-13 ⟡ 2016-19 ⟡ Video 2020)

    “Mrs. Sonya helped me discover my passion, love, and talent for dance. She is the best teacher and role model a performer could ask for!”

  • NARI S. | QUEENS, NY

    BHARATANATYAM & CINEMATIC
    (2008-21 ⟡ Salangai Puja 2019)

    “My daughter who is now 18 started her dance journey with Sonya Devi since she was 4 years old. Her journey has not only taught her the techniques, it has also given her a strong sense of self, respect for others and their talents, confidence in all aspects of her life, teamwork, time management and an overall love of the art of dance.”

  • ANJALI S. | QUEENS, NY

    BHARATANATYAM & CINEMATIC
    (2009-13 ⟡ 2016-19 ⟡ Video 2020)

    “Sonya helped me find my passion and become more confident as both a dancer and a person.”

  • CAMILLE P. | QUEENS, NY

    BHARATANATYAM & CINEMATIC
    (2009-13 ⟡ 2016-19 ⟡ Video 2020)

    “Both my daughters had the opportunity to learn under the professional teachings by Sonya in both Bharatanatyam and Bollywood. Not only is Sonya a great tutor but she mentors, guides and becomes her students’ friends, giving advice and guidance as they progress.”

  • PADMINI J. | QUEENS, NY

    BOLLYWOOD WEDDING PERFORMANCE
    (2022-23)

    "I wanted to perform at my friend’s wedding but didn't have much time to practice. I would say that I'm a beginner with some dancing experience; I didn't feel confident in memorization or performing at first. After my lessons with Sonya, I felt confident about performing and did a fantastic performance. I especially appreciated the feedback with each session and the flexibility with scheduling.”

Online
Classes

⟡ Ages 6 to Adult
⟡ Original Choreography
⟡ Personalized Private Classes

CLASSICAL
Bharatanatyam or Kathak
(Beginner to Intermediate)

CINEMATIC
Bollywood, Kollywood, Tollywood+
Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, etc. (Beginner to Advanced)


* Indian classical dance is rooted in Hinduism and open to ALL genders and ethnic backgrounds.

private dance classes

If you’re looking to begin or continue your dance journey with ongoing weekly or bi-weekly private lessons, I offer beginner classical classes or combination classes with both classical and cinematic. Students will learn technique, original choreography, injury prevention, basic music theory, and how to become a confident performer.

Bharatanatyam — 60 min
Kathak — 60 min
Classical & Cinematic — 60 min

choreography packages

Interested in performing for an event but don’t know where to start? Learn Classical, Cinematic, or Semi-Classical choreography tailored to your skills and schedule. Personalized packages for solos, duets, or groups include:

  • consultation

  • choreography

  • music editing

  • private lessons

Packages
6, 8, or 10-Lesson
60-min dance lessons

15 YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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TRADITION

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STRUCTURE

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DEDICATION

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15 YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE ⟡ TRADITION ⟡ STRUCTURE ⟡ DEDICATION ⟡