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Born in April 2007, under the artistic vision of Sumeet Nagdev, Sumeet Nagdev Dance Arts (back then

Expression Modern Dance Company) was founded with the initial idea of spreading dance

education. Over the years, SNDA has successfully established itself as a performing and touring

contemporary dance company in India and at an international level, alongside imparting quality

dance education to students from all backgrounds.

Ever since SNDA started, one of its major roles, as a dance company, has been creating performances

for national and global audiences. However, with ever-changing time and needs, SNDA extended its

role beyond creating and presenting performances to undertaking challenging projects like

choreographing musical events and corporate shows, directing and choreographing music videos,

and choreographing for television dance shows, Ad films and dance festivals. Sumeet and company

travel all over the country spanning major cities like Kolkata, Mumbai, Goa and Jaipur for events and

performances. The company has also had the opportunity to tour Bali, Singapore, New York, Milan,

New Jersey, Indiana, Seatle and Portugal for shows. SNDA team continues to expand its horizon of

work with passion, sincerity and commitment.

THE COMPANY

Choreography for Ad films

Performances fordance festivals

Choreography for television shows

Choreography and direction of music videos

COMPANY

Choreography and performances for corporate shows and events

PORTFOLIO

The idea of formulating SNDA as a dance company emerged when Sumeet realised exclusivity about movements and bodies while teaching diverse groups of students. In the process of understanding individuality

among dancers and suiting movements to different bodies, Sumeet transformed SNDA into a space where experimentation and freedom of expression combined to give rise to ideas – ideas that led to researching

abstract movements; movements that were woven together to build performances; and performances that culminated into extravagant productions. Sumeet has created 12 full-length productions since 2007.

PRODUCTIONS

CELEBRATE MEDITATE(First premiered in April 2015)

Embracing ‘circle of life’ as the core concept, this 70-minute production explores diverse phases

of human life. A creative amalgamation of organic movement, intense music, poetry, dialogues

and visual graphics, Celebrate Meditate portrays constant human struggle to escape these

stages on the backdrop of the true nature of life and time – to keep going on.

TALKATIVE DANCER(First premiered in October 2013)

Talkative Dancer is the only solo production choreographed by Sumeet

so far. It involves music, poetry, dialogues and even the audience’s

involvement. In this piece of work, Sumeet talks about his journey in the

world of contemporary dance and how his personal upbringing and life

has played a major role in his growth as a dance artist.

RESONATE(First premiered in February 2012)

Taking a sabbatical from his work, Sumeet visited Bodh Gaya and sat under the Bodhi tree to

meditate. This 40-minute dance production, that explores the eightfold path of Buddhism, is a result of

the music played at Bodh Gaya at that moment.

DHRUT(To be premiered in April 2016)

Our new production scheduled for April 2016, Dhrut, is a musical synchrony between light designing,

and Kathak & Contemporary movement. This piece highlights the impact of motion, rhythm and

speed as individual elements, and culminates into an emulsion of the three.

Sumeet Nagdev Dance Arts (SNDA) started off as a small dance class in 2007 with merely seven

students and gradually bloomed into a dance school. Today, it has grown into a shelter or rather a

family for several dance enthusiasts who began their journey with SNDA and found freedom in

exploring themselves to illuminate the dancer within.

The academic division of SNDA caters to those who wish to pursue dance as a hobby as well as to

those who wish to pursue it professionally. Offering regular courses in various dance and fitness forms

including Modern Contemporary, Modern Ballet, Jazz & Modern Hip-Hop, Gymnastics & Rope

Acrobatics, YogaLates and TRX Rip 60, SNDA aims at providing quality education to children, youth

and adults from all backgrounds, while taking into account their aspiration to nurture the passion of

dance and fitness, keeping the fun element intact. Every dance training program at SNDA has a

defined syllabus aimed at bringing about holistic transformation of students not only by addressing

their educational needs but also by providing them with a platform to showcase their talent and

helping them explore their own potential. Our professional courses, on the other hand, are playing a

pivotal role in shaping up dancing career of many of our students.

The school also organises special workshops by guest faculties around the world. In the past, guest

faculties including Steve Rooks (USA, 2009 & 2011); Gregory Hancock (USA, 2011); James Morrow (USA,

2010) and Josefin Wikstrom (Sweden, 2011-2015) have facilitated workshops for our students.

Apart for Sumeet, all senior members of the company who are trained under him are involved in

meeting the educational objective of the school. Students are taught with a particular discipline and

focus on correct usage of space, right technique, creativity and challenging movement vocabulary.

Twice a year, our students get to showcase their progress and learning in a professional atmosphere

through our students’ shows. From celebrating success and joyous events to focusing in class and

maintaining discipline on stage, SNDA makes it a perfect atmosphere for passing on quality dance

education and helping students illuminate the dance within.

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Modern Contemporary is the most sought after class at SNDA since its inception and it’s the unique movement quality and

organized method of teaching that defines its exclusivity. This class mainly revolves around Ballet techniques, Martha

Graham technique, Release technique, and Organic technique developed by Sumeet. Students also learn devised

across the floor routines, aerial movements and challenging choreography towards the end.

MODERN CONTEMPORARY

BATCHES AND CLASS TIMINGS

Beginners & IntermediateBatch 1: Mon & Wed - 8pm - 9pm

Batch 2: Sundays - 12pm - 2pm

Inter-advanceBatch 1: Mon & Wed - 8pm to 9pm


Advance and ProfessionalsBatch 1: Tues & Thurs - 8pm - 9pm


FEES

INR 3,300 FOR 1 MONTHINR 9,000 FOR 3 MONTHS

INR 16,500 FOR 6 MONTHS

Perfect those pirouéttes, kicks, chassés and new age popular choreographies with Contemporary Jazz, and learn some grooves of

Modern Hip-Hop. If pop-culture and R&B music is your taste, then this class serves the right purpose for you. The class begins with a basic

warm-up followed by some intense stretching and across the floor movements, and ends with a

new routine and choreography that combines basics of Contemporary Jazz and Hip-Hop. The

initial focus of the class, however, is to make one’s body understand basic movements and

vocabulary in both Jazz and Hip-Hop.

CONTEMPORARY JAZZ & MODERN HIP HOP


Beginners & IntermediateBatch 1: Mon & Wed - 7pm - 8pm

Batch 2: Sundays - 10am - 12pm

Inter-advance, Advance and ProfessionalsBatch 1: Tues & Thurs - 7pm - 8pm


FEES



Beautiful lines, poised body language, perfect chaînés and every movement that makes a dancer graceful and elegant forms

the curriculum of our Modern Ballet classes. The classes are structured in a very unique way using classical methods of barré work and centre work. Often, the teacher challenges students by creating interesting new age ballet

choreography towards the end of the class. This class demands a lot of discipline and students must be patient to see a

transformation in their bodies.

MODERN BALLET & DANCE TECHNIQUES


Batch 1: For children of 4-7 years of ageFridays - 6pm - 7:30pm

Batch 2: For children between 7-12 years of ageFridays - 6pm - 7:30pm

Batch 3: For Adults (Beginners and Intermediate) Fridays - 7:30pm - 9pm

Batch 4: For Adults (Inter-advance and Advance)Fridays - 7:30pm - 9pm

FEES



Grace, expressions, poise and tatkar mixed with extensions, leaps and free movements, Contemporary Kathak is a unique class that

combines classic nuances from Lucknow Gharana of Kathak with contemporary dance form. This class is for all those who

love experimentation and are keen to learn fusion dance forms without losing individual purity in them. Prior training in either

dance forms is not mandatory as the class will cover basics in both the forms.

CONTEMPORARY KATHAK


Beginners & IntermediateBatch 1: Sundays- 2-4pm

FEES



BELLY DANCE

If you are looking for that celebration state of mind after a long week and wish to get fit simultaneously, then this class is for you.

Jhatkas, Matkas, Drama and Fun, our Bollywood Masti Class incorporates everything that you get to see in Bollywood songs.

The class begins with a basic warm-up leading on to understanding of kinetic body movement followed by some

masaledaar choreography on new age Bollywood music.

BOLLYWOOD MASTI


BATCH 1: Mon & Wed- 6pm-7pm BATCH 2: Sundays- 12pm-2pm

FEES



Belly dance is western name for the traditional Middle Eastern dance – Raqs Sharqi. Journeying through Arabic culture, this class will bring

you closer to the Middle Eastern dance tradition. A great workout regimen by itself, belly dance is an engaging dance form that truly

epitomises womanhood. So women, get your belly belts on and try some shimmies, hip isolations and graceful twists without further

hesitation. Belly dance classes at SNDA are facilitated by Yagna and Smita from the Y&S Dance Academy.


Beginners & IntermediateBatch 1: Tue & Thurs- 7 pm– 8pm

Inter-advance& AdvanceBatch 1: Tue & Thurs - 8 pm - 9pm

FEES

INR 3,300 For 1 Month;INR 9,000 For 3 Months

INR 16,500 For 6 Months

This class involves children dancing to popular Western English music or non-provoking and subtle Hindi music. They learn basics

of ballet & jazz movements, synchronized gestures, expressions, and musical actions to lyrics and rhythm. Often, the teacher

involves games and interesting activities during the class that enhance children’s intercommunication skills and help them

develop flexibility, strength, posture and balance. We even allow parents to observe their child in class, once in 2 months.

CREATIVE JAZZ AND ACTIVITY DANCE FOR KIDS (4-6.5 Years)


Batch 1- Mon & Wed - 6pm -7pm

FEES



This class challenges children with new movements of Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary and Hip-Hop. Students learn to move across the floor,

understand isolations in their bodies, and develop the skill of turning and leaping that help them grow and mould their bodies

as dancers. This is the perfect age to make children find their true potential in organised dance.

CREATIVE JAZZ AND MODERN HIP-HOP FOR KIDS (7-12 Years)


Sundays - 10am -12pm

FEES



Zumba needs no introduction. This popular fitness form has reached every corner of the world. It is typically an integrated

dance fitness program, incorporating basics of Samba, Street Jazz, Hip-Hop and martial art movements. The class starts with

easy to follow choreographies on high energy, up-beat international music and ends with some Pilates and Yoga to

strengthen the musculature. This class is truly an ideal way to 'Dance your way to Fitness'.

ZUMBA


Batch 1: Mon to Fri - 7am - 8amBatch 2: Mon to Fri - 8am - 9am

Batch 3: Mon & Wed - 7pm - 8pm

FEES

For this class, you get the option of enrolling for twice a week, thrice a week or five times

a week. The fee structure is as follows.

For twice a week (Tue & Thurs)

INR 3,300 FOR 1 MONTH INR 9,000 FOR 3 MONTHS


For thrice a week (Mon, Wed & Fri)



For five times a week (Mon to Fri)



Joseph Pilates invented the Pilates method of fitness. Pilates, being a gymnast, had developed a few techniques for strengthening, flexibility and stamina by working against

the gravity. After the method was developed, many dancers adapted Pilates’ techniques in the early 19th century to achieve holistic fitness. At SNDA, we incorporate Pilates as a

fitness program with a little twist. The class combines Pilates technique with Yoga postures to offer whole body workout focusing on correct breathing, intensive stretches and bends

as well as strength training.

YOGALATES


BATCH 1: Mon to Fri - 7am - 8am | BATCH 2: Mon to Fri - 9am -10am

FEES

For this class, you get the option of enrolling for twice a week, thrice a week or five times a week. The fee structure is as follows.










TRX or Total Resistance Xercise Rip 60 is an interesting fitness program that uses suspensions TRX bands to provide resistance against gravity as a tool to

achieve fitness goals. The versatile movement patterns that TRX bands allow can be directed specifically to improve strength, muscle toning, balance

stability and flexibility. In this class, we combine the use of TRX with other equipments including weights, resistance bands and Ab-roller in a timed and

sequential pattern to target specific muscles for gradually improving stamina and endurance.

TRX-RIP 60


BATCH 1: Mon -Fri - 8am - 9am

FEES

For this class, you get the option of enrolling for twice a week, thrice a week or five times a week. The fee structure is as follows.










This class is for those who wish to break-free from their monotonous gym routines and experience the joy of a pure fitness form. Based on

the foundation of the mother of all martial arts, Kalaripayattu, this class combines rigorous sequences of deep lunges, kicks, squats and

jumps to help improve overall strength, stamina and flexibility.

KALARI FITNESS


Batch 1: Mon & Wed - 7:30pm to 9pm

FEES



So, you want to dance your way to fitness but are unable to make time for both separately? This class is the perfect solution for you! While you burn calories with

high-energy cardio movements, you are also learning some Bollywood dancing. The class starts with a basic warm-up and moves to a high-energy cardio session

incorporating Bollywood steps on popular songs.

DANCE FITNESS WITH BOLLYWOOD MUSIC


Batch 1- Mon to Fri - 9am -10am

FEES

For this class, you get the option of enrolling for twice a week, thrice a

week or five times a week. The fee structure is as follows:










Back-flips, somersaults, rope acrobatics and hand-stands, this class will help you achieve all of it. Starting with basics

like strengthening and stretching exercises, the class gradually progresses towards working on flexibility. Further,

learning and practicing Indian national level sport Rope Mallakhamb helps students develop a strong core and

overall strength. This class especially helps pre-teens and teens develop flexibility and strength to their fullest

potential.

GYMNASTICS AND ROPE ACROBATICS


Batch 1: For children and pre-teens between 4.5-2 years of age Tue &Thurs - 6pm - 7pm

Batch 2: For teens and adults Sundays - 8am -10am

FEES



Professional Dance Certification (PDC) is a special 4-semester course designed for those who wish pursue dance as a career. The program is offered in two curriculums:

Full-time PDC program and Part-time PDC program.

WHAT IS PDC ALL ABOUT?

• Full-time PDC program: This program is aimed at holistic development of dancers, exposing them to different dance forms, performance experience and much more.

SNDA’s faculty’s talent is a result of this program. Most of our certified students are today independent dance teachers, choreographers and performers in different

parts of the world after they graduated.

• Part-time PDC program: Fighting the battle between work life and personal commitments, hundreds of dance enthusiasts lose hope to nurture their passion for

dance. Keeping in mind the aspiration of such individuals, we have structured a part-time professional dance course. The program caters to all those willing to learn dance

without compromising or disturbing their work and personal life.

PROFESSIONAL DANCE CERTIFICATION

(PDC) PROGRAM

WHAT IS THE AGE CRITERIA TO ENROLL FOR THE PROGRAM?

Candidates must be between 14 to 28 years of age.

WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM?

The duration of the course is different for part-time and full-time courses. The Full-time course spans over 2 years, each year covering 2 semesters, whereas the

part-time course spans over 4 years, each year covering 1 semester.

The program is offered in two curriculums: Full-time PDC program and Part-time PDC program, each covering 4 semesters.

WHAT IS THE CURRICULUM OF THE PROGRAM?

Semester 1: IntermediateThe students go through the basics of every intensive subject in this level.

Semester 2: Inter-AdvanceThe students go through advance stages of intensive subjects and also get to be a

part of 2 or 3 workshop subjects.

Semester 3: AdvanceThis semester involves many workshop subjects alongside practicing intensive

subjects to a higher level.

Semester 4: ProfessionalThis semester covers workshop subjects with a major focus on choreography skills.

Students are challenged to choreograph their own routines and showcase at the end of semester in a theatre in Mumbai.

WHAT SUBJECTS DOES THE PROGRAM OFFER?

The course spans over four semesters, each semester covering intensive and workshop subjects. The intensive

subjects are covered on a regular basis while the workshop subjects are conducted by guest faculties or in-

house faculties from time to time.

Intensive Subjects include:

• Modern Contemporary• Modern Ballet and Dance Techniques

• Contemporary Jazz and Modern Hip-Hop• Fitness subjects including Yoga, Pilates, TRX Rip 60 and

Zumba

Workshop Subjects include:

• Kathak• Bharatnatyam

• Hip-Hop, Standard Ballroom, Latin Ballroom• Etiquette, Soft Skills Training, Dance on Film and Dance

Photography

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE TO ENROLL FOR THE COURSE?

• Interested candidates can apply by filling up the audition form in full and submit it in person at SNDA’s Head Office in Mumbai. If one is not a resident of Mumbai then he/she can fill the form available on the website snda.in and email us the same on [email protected]. The Audition

Form is available in hard copy at our studio or one can email us ([email protected]) by filling in a scanned copy (form attached).

• After we go through the audition forms, we will invite students to audition for the program in our studio.

• Students auditioning may perform any movement vocabulary of their choice which must be of minimum 2 minutes and maximum 3 minutes.

• In case, you’re not from Mumbai, you can send us your video audition at [email protected]

WHAT ARE THE FEES FOR THE PROGRAM?

FULL-TIME PDC PROGRAM: • For 1 year, if registering at one go – 1 X INR 1,30,000/- (to be paid before commencement of course)

• For 1 year, if registering in two installments – 2 X INR 70,000/- (1st Installment to be paid before course commencement and second installment after completion of 5 months)

• For 1 year, if registering in ten installments – 10 X INR 15,000/- (1st Installment before course commencement, second after 15 days of course commencement and remaining 8 on the 1st working date of every month)

PART-TIME PDC PROGRAM:

• For 1 year, if registering at one go – 1 X INR 65,000/- (to be paid before the commencement of the course)

• For 1 year, if registering in two installments – 2 X INR 35,000/- (1st installment before course commencement and second installment after completion of 5 months)

• For 1 year, if registering in ten installments – 10 X INR 7,500/- (1st installment before course commencement, second after 15 days of course commencement and remaining 8 on the 1st working date of every month)

PROJECT AHSASPROJECT AHSAS is an initiative by Sumeet Nagdev Dance Arts under which we

offer dance lessons to children at a subsidized fee without compromising quality education. The idea is to bring children to class even if their parents cannot

afford the fees. A 70% reduction in fees allows us to meet children who have great potential in dance. A student can be a part of Project AHSAS classes only

by showing an orange ration card and proving a family income of less than INR 1.5Lacs per year. The student and parents will also go through a simple interview

round before starting class.

FEES

INR 500 for 1 month; INR 1200 for 3 months; INR 2000 for 6 months

Support Project AHSAS: We are trying our best to bring the dance world together without

discrimination in society. You can help us further. We accept donations for Project AHSAS students

in essentials. Many students need Dance Wear, Shoes & Costumes during shows and classes even.

You can donate the same at our Dance Store where you can buy something for them and leave

it with us and we will make sure to hand it to them. For all Project AHSAS students our products are

discounted by 10%.orange ration card and proving a family income of less than INR 1.5Lacs per year.

The student and parents will also go through a simple interview round before starting class.

PRIVATE AND PERSONALISED CLASSES

Whether you have erratic hours of work and are finding it hard to get to class or you have to prepare yourself for a specific event, our private lessons serve the purpose. You have the

option of learning at our studio or at your residence. You can choose from any of our dance & fitness courses and the class will be customized to meet your requirements, that too at a

time convenient to you. Private classes need prior appointment and confirmation from us. A private class has to be a minimum of 2 hours. If the classes are conducted at your residence,

you must arrange a music system and soft flooring spacious room. Email us at [email protected] for private lessons enquiry, availability and reservations.

Number of students Fees for one class (2 hours)

3

4

INR 6,200

INR 6,700

1

2

INR 5,200

INR 5,700

NOTE:

• All new batches for regular dance and fitness courses begin at the start of every month• Students must wear proper dance gear and carry all the essentials as informed by the teacher• For dance courses, students can be promoted to a higher level only at the discretion of a teacher• Students enrolling for dance courses will be certified only after completing a minimum of 6 months and having good attendance & class performance

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