Confidence Through Expression, Movement & Connection
Three co-founders, one shared passion — bringing the nostalgia, swag, and a bit of culture to the Bay Area through dance.
We Believe in You
The three co-founders of Dance with Rise share a strong passion for dance, each with a personal story of what dance has taught them. They have studied varying Indian classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Kuchipudi, as well as global dance forms including Jazz, Salsa, and Samba.
Their mission is to bring back the nostalgia, swag, and a bit of culture to the Bay Area — helping participants have a blast learning new moves, developing strong hand-eye coordination, and building connections in a fun and supportive environment.
Meet Our Co-Founders
Rutika
Co-Founder
As a child, Rutika was shy, often lacking confidence and thereby willingness to engage in a large group of people. Then, (thanks to her mom) she found the medium of dance! She started her first dance class at the age of 4. Dance provided her with a platform to express herself through rhythm and movement, boosting her confidence and overall presence. Since then she's learnt new dance forms (Bharatanatyam, Jazz, Salsa, Samba, Bollywood and Contemporary) or choreographing weddings and make them special. She believes that dance has the power to transform lives, just as it has transformed her's and envisions creating a space where everyone can come to learn and grow.
Ishita
Co-Founder
Ishita has been dancing since the age of 2. She has specialized in Bharatanatiyam having done her Arangetram at the age of 11 and performed multiple shows worldwide across more than 6 countries. With a classical core, she has also gained training in western forms at Shiamak Davar and DanceWorx through the years. Beyond that Ishita is a Black Belt in Tae-Kwon-Do & Certified Krav Maga Instructor. She loves expressing herself on stage through dance as she feels that it liberates her soul while telling a story to the audience. Dance is both joy and a healer for her and she's keen to enable people of all ages to gain this skill so they have one more way to express themselves and grow stronger physically and mentally.
Sheena
Co-Founder
Meet Sheena! Growing up in Delhi, dance wasn't just a hobby; it was her happy place. Through dance, she overcame performance anxiety, found grace and discipline through movement, and made lifelong friends in her dance classes. These experiences built her confidence, a skill that translates seamlessly into her role as a marketing leader today. Now, she leads business meetings with the same passion and captivating presence she exuded on stage. With a degree in Kathak and over 15 years of experience blending dance styles, Sheena's love for movement is undeniable. Dance with Rise is her way of empowering others to find their own joy in dance, build courage, and express themselves creatively.
Our Instructors
Prakruti
Instructor
A dancer since the age of 3, Prakruti is formally trained in Kathak and Salsa with undeniable roots in Bollywood dance. For her, dance has a unique power to bring people together and at Rise she has found a supportive, high-energy community where everyone can feel encouraged and inspired.
Coming Soon
Coming Soon
We are growing our team of passionate instructors. Stay tuned!
Coming Soon
Coming Soon
We are growing our team of passionate instructors. Stay tuned!
Why Dance With Rise
Community First
We are more than a dance class — we are a family. Our students support, encourage, and celebrate each other at every step.
Expert Instruction
Learn from experienced instructors who break down complex choreography into fun, approachable steps for every skill level.
Stageshow Performances
Bi-annual stageshows where students perform on stage to build confidence and build their expression!
Dance in Action
Join Our Community
Discover the joy of Bollywood dance. Your first class is on us!