Noor Dance Academy is a dance school and creative community dedicated to learning, discovery, and storytelling through movement. Rooted in bharatanatyam, yoga, and sustainable movement practices, the training balances classical technique with contemporary expression. Classes emphasize discipline, inquiry, clarity, musicality, and mindfulness to support a life-long love and exploration of art.
Our Approach
At Noor Dance Academy, our approach to training and creativity is guided by a few core beliefs that shape every class, program, and artistic endeavor.
Anyone can learn to dance
With the right guidance, dedication, and patience, dance is not reserved for a select few with natural talent – it is a skill that can be cultivated over time.
Imagination does not require you to be at a certain level and training does not end with mastery of technique. Our students are thinking creatively from their first class and our senior dancers are constantly evolving and learning from a variety of artistic disciplines.
We are lifelong students,
and lifelong creators
We are storytellers in motion
To us, dance is a movement language, and each performance is a communication of the soul. Our job as dancers is to create rasa – that
emotional atmosphere that lingers with an audience long after the show ends.
The Natya-Vinyasa Method
The Natya-Vinyasa Method is Noor Dance Academy's integrated approach to dance training, developed to support both technical excellence and long-term artistic wellbeing. The method treats traditional dance technique not only as a performance form, but as a complete system for training the body, breath, focus, and expressive intelligence.
The practice weaves together bharatanatyam technique, principles of Ashtanga vinyasa yoga, movement science, storytelling, and rhythm theory to build strength, clarity, and coordination while reducing physical and mental strain. Equal attention is given to how students learn – with progressive structure, mindful pacing, and space for inquiry – so that study and development remains sustainable rather than overwhelming.
Natya-Vinyasa supports dancers in developing precision, stamina, musicality, and expressive depth, while cultivating a calm, resilient relationship to practice. It is designed to help students grow not only as performers, but as thoughtful, well-rounded artists who can continue learning, creating, and evolving over a lifetime.
Testimonials
"Shachi is the most amazing, patient and dedicated teacher I have ever come across. My daughter never misses a class and loves performing her dance pieces every chance she gets. ❤️" - Tarana Mehta, parent
"Beautiful choreography and complete dedication to your instruction and introduction to Bharathanatyam and Classical Indian dance styles. I absolutely LOVE this place and highly recommend it to beginners and dance enthusiasts alike." - Leslie Frye, student
"Our daughter has been learning with Shachi for the past 4 years and she adores her teacher. Shachi’s class is a great balance between nurture and getting work done. We feel blessed to have found Shachi for our daughters’ Dance journey!" – Roopali & Ushane Sharma, parents
"If you are looking to broaden your mind and expand your horizons by learning about Indian Classical dance in a fun and fulfilling environment, look no more. The predominant style at Noor Academy is Bharathanatyam but don't be discouraged if you have never... heard what this style is; once you meet Shachi you'll feel at ease.
She is a patient, knowledgeable teacher who focuses not only on form and technique but also on learning what works for each individual student and making sure you reach your full potential as a dancer & performer. It is this mix of warmth, wellness and plenty of answers to all of your questions that keeps her students coming back each term!" – Sofia Rodriguez, student
"Shachi is a wonderful, kind, and patient dance teacher. She knows how to nurture and motivate her students. Her passion for dance and storytelling is infectious and over the years, my daughter has learned so much about dance, rhythm, and expression. Thank you Shachi for being an amazing teacher!" – Monika Misra Shah, parent