In 2011, Rina Shah had a vision: to take Bollywood dance out of basements and banquet halls and onto the world's biggest stages. Today, that vision is alive and thriving in the form of AUM Dance Creations. It is a New Jersey-based dance academy that blends cultural tradition, artistic discipline, and community empowerment into one powerful rhythm.
As AUM Dance Creation celebrates its 15th anniversary this fall, its story is not just one of artistic success; it's a deeply personal journey of grit, expansion, and purpose-driven leadership. Shah, who serves as founder, director, and head instructor, started the academy out of necessity, passion, and the belief that Indian children in the U.S. deserve a space to connect with their heritage while dreaming big.
