Vishwadha Gunda Founder and Director

Krishnapriya Nair Outreach Coordinator

Vish's dance experience begins with her formal training in two Indian classical dance forms. She is a professional dancer in both Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam with over 15 years of training. She completed her Arangetram in 2013 in Hanamkonda, India. 

Since she began training at the age of 7, Vish has competed in a number of city, state, and national level competitions for classical dance. She picked up an interest in Bollywood and began exploring that style during her free time in her teenage years. Now, she choreographs Bollywood, Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Semi-classical, Tollywood, Kuthu, and folk dance styles.

During her college years, Vish performed and competed with her Bollywood fusion team, UAB Rangeela, in Birmingham, AL across the country. She learned other dance forms such as Bhangra, contemporary, and hip-hop dance styles while on UAB Rangeela. While competing in the Desi Dance Network (DDN) circuit, their team placed at a number of competitions. 

Post-graduation, Vish continues to teach private lessons in Kuchipudi, Bollywood, Mass, Kuthu, Tollywood, and more. She instructed at Zind Performing Academy in various dance styles to primarily teens, but all age groups. Vish continues to expand her dance knowledge by training in various dance styles through The Lions Den and Mehfil Mitraan Di, The Watchlist Dance Co., and professional instructors all over.

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VISION - THE BANYAN TREE

To create a safe vicinity for dancers to feel vishous together.

MISSION - THE BRANCHES

For all to connect, grow, and inspire one another.

- to connect: diverse communities and dance educators

- to grow: an opportunity for artists to train, perform, collaborate

- to inspire: exploring and creating free movement and expression

OUR STORY - THE SEED

When "Naatu Naatu" won the Golden Globe Awards, the South Asian community was so elated to see representation on a global scale. However, it was underwhelming to not see any South Asian dancers represented in the live rendition of 'Naatu Naatu' at the 95th Oscars ceremony.

This showed us that our dance community needs to come together to integrate and support each other, our craft, expertise and talent as dancers, performers, choreographers, curators, and artists.

Vishiousmoves hopes to bridge the gap in dance, culture, and representation by bringing a diverse range of dance educators to expose to our community. By bringing in instructors that explore and navigate the narrative of dance and storytelling, we hope to uplift each other in all arenas of life.

Imagine all the unique dance styles that can emerge from the diaspora community by allowing south asian dance styles to freely blend with modern expression and movement.

TESTIMONIALS

  • "...your class is for sure one of my fave workshops I've been to. The choreo def takes me out of my comfort zone, but your vibe and positivity make it feel so empowering and fun!!! It's the perfect combo. <3"

    Mahima P. (Dancer and workshop attendee)

  • "If you are looking for a dance choreographer/teacher, look no further than vish. she helped us with 2 dance performances, one for my niece's engagement party and one for my friend's wedding. each time, vish choreographed a dance that was cool, fun, and easy to learn. vish is patient and amenable to coordinate to any style. i would highly recommend vish to everyone!"

    Deepa H. (Private client)

  • "I love how intentional Vish is about making it (semi-classical dance) accessible for people who have never tried classical before."

    Apoorva H. (Dancer and workshop attendee)

  • "I wanted to surprise my wife with a special dance for her 50th birthday. I worked with Vish who choregraphed and taught me and 2 of my American friends the whole dance over 2 sessions. She is extremely patient, a pleasure to work with."

    Tanveer C. (Private Client)