Meet Amruta Dhotre, BollyX instructor from the birthplace of Bollywood — Mumbai! Read more about her interests and BollyX journey below!

Q: Tell us about yourself – what do you do when you’re not teaching? What are your hobbies? What other formats do you teach? Give us a little on your background.

I’m from city of Bollywood- Amchi Mumbai! I grew up watching Bollywood movies, singing and dancing to Bollywood music at possibly every occasion be it a school event or weddings.
Currently, I work at Tempered Networks, Seattle as Solution Engineer to ensure secure and flexible Identity Defined Networks. Other than BollyX, I enjoy traveling, bike riding and baking.

Q: How would you describe BollyX in one word?
FAB!! – I love the songs and intensity!

Q: What is your favorite part of BollyX class? 
My favorite part is squat challenges on LBS.

Q: How has working with BollyX changed you or your lifestyle?
Two years back, I moved to New York and met Minal at one of the demo classes. Simply loved her energy and rockstar attitude in the class. She explained about the Instructor training after the class. I was excited to try it out and soon signed up. I got certified in Feb 2016 with my mentor Meredith Miller and took my first class at Mark Morris Dance Studio, New York in August which infact was NYC Dance week 🙂 Since then there is no going back.
Its the excitment of being a class full of new people, lip syncing to songs and wearing a ridiculously infectious smile despite the soreness that keeps me going. I’m getting stronger and confident with every BollyX class.

Q: How long have you been with BollyX? 

I have been with crazy BollyX community for more than a year now.

Q: What is your favorite BollyX song to teach?
Absolute favourite are don’t let me down and Humma song.

Q: Where do you teach BollyX? 
I teach at Belltown Dance Studio, Seattle.

Take a class with Amruta today!