RHYTHM INDIA STAFF
Arzan Gonda - Artistic Director / Founder
Rhythm India was founded by Arzan Gonda in 2005. Since then she & her dancers have captivated audiences throughout Houston! To know more about Arzan & her accomplishments CLICK HERE
Arzan continues to choreograph, perform & teach classes for Rhythm India.
Arzan continues to choreograph, perform & teach classes for Rhythm India.
Dilshad Patel - Bollywood Dance & JHOOM Fitness Instructor / Choreographer
Dilshad has trained in the Indian classical dance form of Bharata Natyam from Smt Chhayaa Khanvate since she was five years old. She was also a senior instructor and performer with the Shiamak Davar's Institute for the Performing Arts. She has taught various demographics which include street children, prisoners, corporates, patient populations as well as elite athletes. She has performed for many professional stage shows nationally and internationally. She has also danced in Bollywood films and music videos: Taal and Dil Chahe to name a few. Dilshad has intensively worked as a 'Movement Therapist' both in India and in the US. Some of her noted work include 'Movement Therapy for Sports' with the Indian IPL Team (Rajasthan Royals) and the Canadian Cricket team (during World Cup 2011). She has collaborated with ace choreographer Remo Dsouza and Bollywood superstar Varun Dhawan for an exercise fitness video: Pumpstart. Her life's purpose is to spread the joy of movement and dance to enhance physical, mental, emotional, cognitive and social well-being.
Ranjita Jonnalagadda Parihar - Creative Manager / Instructor / Choreographer
What started as an innate talent and passion has now become a way of life. Ranjita started her dance career by teaching Bollywood, Tollywood, and folk dances to kids in the community where she grew up. Then to expand on her skills, she took jazz, hip hop, Bharata Natyam, and ballet lessons for a few years. While attending UT Austin she co-founded a Bollywood dance team that won 1st place at the university wide talent show two years in a row and performed at the Festival of India both years. She then went on to join Rhythm India Bollywood Dance Co as a senior company member, instructor, and choreographer. She has been performing and teaching with Rhythm India for 3 years. As a member of the company, she helped choreograph and has performed at three half time shows for the Rockets games and has assisted with choreography for numerous numbers performed at Rhythm India's annual "Just Dance" Program, the Indian Film Festival of Houston, and other performances throughout the year.
She is currently teaching group and private classes in Houston, Sugar land & Katy and plans to start instructing at other Rhythm India class locations.
She is currently teaching group and private classes in Houston, Sugar land & Katy and plans to start instructing at other Rhythm India class locations.
Arthi Gunaseelan - Branch Manager / Choreographer / Instructor (Plano / Dallas TX)
Arthi Gunaseelan began her journey in dancing in the art form of Bharata Natyam at the tender age of 6 yrs. She was under the tutelage of Radha Shetty at the Temple of Fine Arts (TFA) a renowned dance institution with branches in Australia, Singapore, India and Malaysia. Arthi participated in many TFA stage performances through their annual Navratri celebrations starting at the age of 8 yrs.
She started experimenting with Indian dance choreography at age 15 and later led a team of 20 dancers at the annual Indian student concert at Michigan State University during her undergrad years.
Arthi joined Rhythm India Houston as a senior company dancer and was privileged to have performed at many prestigious events such as the first ever Bollywood Half Time performance for the NBA Rockets Game, and the opening act for an A R Rahman's "Jai Ho" Concert in 2010. She also had the opportunity to perform on ‘Great Day Houston’ with Deborah Duncan. She grew as a Bollywood dancer and performer under the instruction and guidance of Arzan Gonda.
When she moved to Dallas, she was briefly a part of the platinum dance team of Blue Flame Productions where they competed and won 2nd place at the Festival of India dance competition 2012. She also won the ‘Best Talent Award’ at the Funasia Beauty Pageant Competition. Alongside with Bollywood Dancing, Arthi has also been actively learning belly dancing under the instruction of Sadiyya, the winner of over 20 regional and international awards. She has performed several solo pieces for her shows.
After many years of performing, Arthi has now ventured into the world of teaching through Rhythm India in the Dallas area. Her ambition is to not only develop and grow the Dallas market but to also share her passion in the art of dance with her students from all ages. She says there is nothing more rewarding than to watch her students grow as dancers, dance with confidence and exude happiness when on stage!
Arthi’s non dance credentials include her Bachelors in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University and a MBA from University of Houston. She currently works in the telecommunications industry as a Business Analyst.
She started experimenting with Indian dance choreography at age 15 and later led a team of 20 dancers at the annual Indian student concert at Michigan State University during her undergrad years.
Arthi joined Rhythm India Houston as a senior company dancer and was privileged to have performed at many prestigious events such as the first ever Bollywood Half Time performance for the NBA Rockets Game, and the opening act for an A R Rahman's "Jai Ho" Concert in 2010. She also had the opportunity to perform on ‘Great Day Houston’ with Deborah Duncan. She grew as a Bollywood dancer and performer under the instruction and guidance of Arzan Gonda.
When she moved to Dallas, she was briefly a part of the platinum dance team of Blue Flame Productions where they competed and won 2nd place at the Festival of India dance competition 2012. She also won the ‘Best Talent Award’ at the Funasia Beauty Pageant Competition. Alongside with Bollywood Dancing, Arthi has also been actively learning belly dancing under the instruction of Sadiyya, the winner of over 20 regional and international awards. She has performed several solo pieces for her shows.
After many years of performing, Arthi has now ventured into the world of teaching through Rhythm India in the Dallas area. Her ambition is to not only develop and grow the Dallas market but to also share her passion in the art of dance with her students from all ages. She says there is nothing more rewarding than to watch her students grow as dancers, dance with confidence and exude happiness when on stage!
Arthi’s non dance credentials include her Bachelors in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University and a MBA from University of Houston. She currently works in the telecommunications industry as a Business Analyst.
Namrata Sirur - Director of Marketing & Social Media / Choreographer / Instructor
Namrata realized her interest in dance after a school recital at age 5 yrs. Since then she honed her dancing skills by enrolling in a wide variety of classes ranging from Bharata Natyam and Hip Hop to Salsa and Belly Dance most recently. She also taught herself several Bollywood and Hip Hop numbers. Over the years she has put her diversified dance skills to use by participating in and choreographing several performances and dance competitions throughout school and college, and most recently at Rhythm India, which she joined in June of 2011.
Namrata’s non-dance credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Guelph in Canada as well as an MBA from the University of Houston. She currently works as a Supply Chain Analyst in the Oil & Gas industry, and pursues her other passions for food and mixology part-time.
Namrata’s non-dance credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Guelph in Canada as well as an MBA from the University of Houston. She currently works as a Supply Chain Analyst in the Oil & Gas industry, and pursues her other passions for food and mixology part-time.
Paromita Ray - Administrative Manager & Cultural Liaison
Paromita Ray is the Administrative Manager and Cultural Liaison at Rhythm India. With a penchant for learning to play musical instruments, Paromita has mastered the Sitar and is now pursuing the Djembe (African Drum). Being a high-school teacher, Paromita sincerely believes that rhythm gets a person to harmonize with the universe. She truly believes that a heart can never stop growing and there is no age for getting rhythm and dance into one's life.
At Rhythm India, Paromita helps individuals pursue their desire to express themselves by enhancing their creative side. Paromita has exceptional organizational skills & Rhythm India is proud to have her as part of the team.
At Rhythm India, Paromita helps individuals pursue their desire to express themselves by enhancing their creative side. Paromita has exceptional organizational skills & Rhythm India is proud to have her as part of the team.
