Yash’s dance style - a quirky blend of hip-hop swagger and Bollywood nostalgia!
With an impressive eight years of dancing behind them, Yash is like a dance encyclopedia with a twist of masala! Their journey may have started in the hip-hop realm, but as any true Indian kid from the '90s, Bollywood flows in their veins. It's practically their dance DNA!
They've got some serious dance street cred. They've busted moves as a proud member of the MOD (Movement of Desi's) crew in the Windy City, Chicago. And guess what? They're currently cookin' up some exciting dance projects with RTZ Productions that are set to blow your mind!
For the past year, Yash has been spreading the dance love by teaching workshops, sharing their passion, and keeping the dance floor sizzling. So, if you're up for a dance adventure that combines the coolest hip-hop vibes with Bollywood's infectious energy, Yash is your go-to dance guru. Get ready to groove, laugh, and dance your heart out in their BollyHop Workshop
Vishwadha Gunda is a Telugu-American movement artist, choreographer, and dance educator. As founder of Vishious Vicinity, she builds from over 15 years of versatile dance training in styles ranging from Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Bollywood, Tollywood, Hip-Hop, and more. From teaching to performing to creating dance movement locally, nationally, and internationally, Vishwadha emphasizes connection and representation in all art forms.
She directed and produced her first dance film, Mahanati iterating the various roles women’s play in society while depicting and normalizing the wide range of emotions often misconstrued as undesirable. Vish also showcased Asha in Bloom alongside her co-choreographers at 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Asha in Bloom builds on the theme of hope, renewal, and joy—emotions and feelings are all representative of a new season in life.
When she is not dancing or community building, you can find her exploring her favorite nooks and corners of the world, watching the next trending TV show, or reading a fantasy fiction book at your local coffee shop!