As an alumni of Nupur Folk Dance Academy- I can honestly say that being a part of this team, or
rather, family was a life changing experience. When I joined in middle school, I had never taken any
form of Indian Dance before- Nirmal Aunty changed my fear of it to a love so deep that I continued to
dance through college. I made some of my closest friends (with whom I am still close with today)
through this class and developed many memories during my years here. I came back as an alumni to coach
the younger girls on several occasions and loved watching the growth of the academy. Nirmal Aunty is a
brilliant choreographer, mentor and teacher, and I am forever thankful for the experiences I had as a
student and dancer under her guidance.
- Avantika Abhyankar
I have been with Nupur Folk Dance for many wonderful years. I love the class and studio environment.
Each dancer is treated with respect and is taught to love not only dance but herself. The dancers take
care of each other. One of my favorite memories will always be the time when we all are backstage
during Dress rehearsal. We all line up buttoning each other’s costume and fixing each other’s
headpieces. We all had each other. Nirmal is like a family has been so good to us over the years
encouraging all and fostering her love of dance
- Rina Shah
Nupur Folk Dance Academy has taught me and my daughter, Karishma, music, rhythm and beat! Nirmal
Gosavi has been a great influence in our lives. She has helped us learn not only different styles of
Indian folk dance, but also has been a friend, mentor and a great dance teacher. We have been students
of the Nupur Folk Dance Academy for the past 15 years and have learnt many skills, especially team
work and presentation of graceful dances on stage.
- Shephali Bakshi
For the last fifteen years I have been thankful to be a part of the Nupur Folk Dance Academy family.
Growing up dancing with Nirmal Aunty was one of the best experiences I could ask for. Each year was
filled with new routines, dances from different regions of India, some that I had never heard of
before, and being part of an amazing team. The environment at Nupur Folk Dance fosters friendship,
creativity and collaboration, making it a great place for young dancers. With her creativity and
dedicated team, Aunty has become the creator of many amazing productions! I am extremely proud to be
part of this family.
- Swetha Repakula
I was Introduced to Nirmal in 2001 and I joined the dance class for ladies. The joy and energy she
brought to the class was so infectious that we all just got into it. It gave me back my joy for
dancing, great exercise and lifelong friends.
- Shailja Goyal
Folk- n- Fit is a beautiful combination of the lovely folk dances from all parts of India, lilting
music, graceful dancing, cardio work out and just sheer fun! The instructors walk you through the
various steps, patiently and nicely, so that even a newbie like me can join in effortlessly. I enjoy
my hour of Folk-n- Fit a lot!
- Folk n Fit participant, Shyama Madan
Nirmal’s Folk-n- fit class combines the perfect mix of exercise with vibrant dance routines honoring
specific festivals and various regions of India, including Goa, Gujarat, Assam, Punjab and Kerala.
I
attend the Sunday morning class, and do not like to miss a single session. Nirmal’s choreography
ensures complete workouts with stretches, aerobics and cool downs, all done to beautiful music,
personalized instruction, and graceful moves. You can’t ask for more.
- Folk n Fit participant, Usha Ravi