Sumeet Nagdev Dance Arts (SNDA) based in Mumbai, India was established in 2007, with a mission to provide holistic dance education as well as to create contemporary productions for stage & film that are modern yet rooted with Indian ethos & artistry.
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“ Extraordinarily patient and professional in working with me and Cyrus especially. Great job, guys ”
“ You made me do dance steps instead of Bhangra. Thank You! ”
“ Sumeet you're doing a fabulous, wonderful job in teaching dance, spreading love and I think you're a very warm and a large hearted person ”
“ Great bunch of people; talented and patient, which is a lovely combination. So, it was great ”
“ Dancing at SNDA has always been fun, and each session is always intense! The atmosphere is very motivating! Dancing has helped me build confidence and I am getting to know my capabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Improvisation has helped me grow as a dancer! ”
“ Amazing studio, amazing members and amazing experience dancing with super Sumeet! totally in love ♥ ”
“ Devansh has been attending gymnastics and dance classes at SNDA since 2017. He has become more confident with his moves as well as his personality. He has opened up and talks freely in class. His teachers are like friends to him, ”
“ There is lot to say for SNDA. It is one of the most amazing places to go for both budding and professional dancers to learn and to push boundaries in dance. I have been dancing at SNDA for almost 6 months now. The teachers at SNDA are very skilful at teaching dance/movements. From explaining techniques, to helping us understand the workings of our bodies- teachers at SNDA do a great all-round job. ”
SNDA Proudly presents their latest Aerial-Jazz Dance production Love is in the Air for Jaya Foundation raising funds for Cancer Patients.
The show features India’s got talent winner, Manik Paul and SNDA Principal Artists Neeraj Lohni and Reshma Sharma.
Tickets are available on Bookmyshow
SNDA's annual student recital - SPARK 2018 showcasing performances by the students of SNDA will be held on the 16th of December. Through the musical the students will not only present their dance pieces but will also be singing and acting!
Get in touch for collaborations.
21st & 22nd December 2018, 7-9pm
Richard Chen See will be teaching the nuances of American Modern Dance with the help of a live musician. The class will comprise of technique, floor work, travelling movements and some repertoires from American Modern Dance Legend Paul Taylor’s original choreography. Richard’s positive approach and open attitude allows students to express themselves fully regardless of their prior training in dance.
About Richard Chen See
Richard Chen See is currently in India as a Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellow to offer educational exchange with dance companies, academies, universities and arts institutions during his time in Mumbai and New Delhi. Mr. Chen See has been staging the dances of the esteemed American choreographer Paul Taylor since 1999, while he was still actively performing for Mr. Taylor, originating and assuming numerous roles from the choreographer’s extensive repertory of works, dating from 1954. He started his performing career in 1979 with Northern Ballet Theatre (Manchester, UK) and went on to dance with companies that include Oakland Ballet (California, USA) and ODC/San Francisco (California, USA), before becoming a featured performer of Paul Taylor Dance Company in New York City from 1993 through 2008. With a background in dance repertoire ranging from classical ballet to experimental modern works, he has danced works created by the some of the most revered choreographers from Europe and the USA. He draws on this breadth of his experience when teaching and coaching dancers to technical excellence, grounded in the artistic intent of a dance or choreographer. When not travelling to stage dances, Mr. Chen See resides in New York City where he teaches ballet and modern dance at conservatories for teenagers and pre-professionals.
Watch a performance by Richard Chen for Paul Taylor Dance Company
INR 1000/- per student
INR 500/- for SNDA Members and SNDA PDC Alumni
Participants must have minimum 6 months training in either modern, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, ballet or any classical Indian dance forms. Minimum Age 12.
Instructions to register for course:
Artistic Director, Sumeet Nagdev is excited to be in Texas to perform for a show titled ‘Viveka’ produced by Lightwheel on 4th& 5thJan 2019. Details about the same HERE. If you are a west coast based US artist and wish for Sumeet to facilitate a workshop for you please contact here with subject as Sumeet Nagdev in USA. He will be in Los Angeles and San Francisco conducting workshops for dance companies alike.
