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“ Dance of the Warriors ” Contemporary dance based on ancient form of Perini Shivathandavam achieve fitness , stress release , and even couples gaining a more intimate level of understanding their companion .
Raj is proud that some of his students have moved on to become professional dancers in the United States “ Ms . Choeetha and Mr . Aswin , not to forget my students who became instructors at my studio , Ms . Anuhuya , and Dr . Madhuri ,” he beams .
“ I always suggest my students . . . pursue ( their ) passion along with work , like I did . Even when I started my dance studio in 2003 , I always traveled back to my ( home ) city to do ( consultation ) services for my clients . I didn ’ t even tell them I ’ d moved to a different city because they might think I wouldn ’ t do backup services !” Raj also encourages his students to learn from many instructors , different styles to form their own dance styles .
“ When you have patience and believe in yourself you can do anything . Follow your heart , not others . When you realize your dream and pursue it the amount of energy and satisfaction is unlimited .”
Raj is continually searching for other dance instructors from every culture to participate in an exchange dance education program he conducts at his studio . If interested , please contact him for further details . To learn more about Raj and his significant accomplishments or to get in touch visit his website at www . stepsdanz . com .
Current Goals :
# 1 Start his 3rd studio in his city and one in another country ( sounds exciting !)
# 2 Spend more time in NYC next year to train with a special program for dancers
# 3 Create a shelter for street dogs ( he ’ s adopted 4 )
# 4 Entering law school so he can help the less fortunate ( he ’ s already passed the entrance exam )
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