Our Mission

Dance brings people together, teaches us to take up space, and makes life a little more fun. And we want to make that accesible for everyone. Come Dance With Us!

Who We Are

Janani and Shanki are two sisters from Cincinnati, OH with a passion for dance. Their love for dance was fostered by their first Guru, Suja Raghuram Manoj. They trained in Bharthanatyam and Bollywood dance styles under her guidance from 2006-2012. The following years from 2013-2018 they continued to learn from Smt. Anupama Mirle, and completed their Bharthanatyam Arangetram with her teachings. They continued to sharpen their skills in the Vazhavoor Bani of Bharthanatyam following their Arangetram graduation. Following their formal training Janani & Shanki competed on The University of Cincinnati's Premier Bollywood Fusion Dance Team, UC Dhadak in 2013 and 2020 respectively.

Their passion for dance has driven them to perform for large audiences from a young age such as the Greater Cincinnati Tamil Sangam, Narthanashala Dance Co., and NrityaArpana School of Performing Arts, as well as a part of other community engagement events. Along with this, they have organized performances, curated lighting, and designed and created costumes for programs. Throughout the twists and turns of life, they have found a way to incorporate dance and want to give back to the dance community that has strengthened them.

Janani has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, working now as an Engineer in St. Louis, MO. She loves cooking, painting and being in nature. Shanki is a Financial Analyst, based in Cincinnati OH. She enjoys swimming, warm weather, and hanging out with her (very cute) dog Loki.