Gurus of Dance
Gurus of Dance Milpitas Dance Studio, 420 South Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
About
Gurus of Dance offers Bollywood dance classes along with Hip Hop, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Garba. The program also includes after-school dance programs, themed summer dance camps for kids and juniors, and a rain dance experience.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Themed summer dance camps for kids and juniors between June and August
Gurus of Dance has offered high-energy, professionally curated dance training since 2009 and is described as the largest Bollywood Dance School in the Bay Area. The program’s mission states that it does not just teach dance but also builds confidence, community, and a lifelong love for Bollywood. It was crowned National Champion in the Dance USA Dance reality show on ZEE USA in 2017, and its award-winning dance crews have performed at major music concerts, cultural festivals, and sporting events, with over 250 public showcases across NBA, NHL, corporate events, festivals, and private stages in 15 years. Each year, more than 30 elite dancers graduate from the program as performance-ready and stage-proven, and the organization is planning the Bay Area's largest dance showcase, “Aditya Patel Company presents the 31st Bollywood Dance Production,” with over 500 performers on May 31st, 2026. Gurus of Dance also holds Elite Team Auditions to select dancers to represent the school at NBA and NHL games and is known for hosting cultural dance events such as its signature annual Bollywood Holi Celebration, Splashomania, which features a rain dance experience, music, and festive energy. Themed summer dance camps focus on skill-building, confidence, and performance training, and the program describes its approach as building confident dancers through structured training, a supportive community, and performance opportunities.
The leadership team is led by Founder Aditya Patel, with captains including Tanishka Bhaskar (Lead Sr. Team Captain, Instructor), Isha Joshi (Sr. Team Captain, Instructor), Shreeya Setty (Sr. Team Captain, Instructor), Oviya Ravi (Jr. Team Captain, Instructor), Aayushi Dixit (Jr. Team Captain, Instructor), Jiya Phagwani (Jr. Team Captain, Instructor), and Anika Kapoor (Jr. Team Captain, Instructor). Additional instructors include Varsha Bhat, Maahi Patel, Sharanya Warrier, Aditi Sharma, Sneha Lakhiani, Vaisali V Panyam, Aanya Hariharan, and Vedika Singhania. Staff credentials include instructor Dione Dacuycuy, who has over 13 years of dance experience, and Hemal Patel, described as a master teacher with over 25 years of experience in India.
Gurus of Dance collaborates with local schools to provide after-school dance programs, organizes themed summer dance camps for kids and juniors, and performs at major music concerts, cultural festivals, and sporting events. The organization also hosts the signature annual Bollywood Holi Celebration, Splashomania, which attracts participants from across the community and includes a vibrant rain dance experience, music, and festive energy.
Parent and student testimonials describe positive experiences with Gurus of Dance. One student, Jiji Salam, called an advanced dance session “a great learning experience” and mentioned having fun dancing and making friends while learning from Aditya. Another parent, Deepali Dixit, shared that the gSquad group was her daughter’s first session with the team and said she was impressed with how teachers taught new dance styles and focused on building strength. A student named Preethi Viswanathan described her first dance class with instructor Nikki as a great experience, noting that Nikki was patient in teaching basics and choreography step by step and encouraged practice and growth. Parent Pooja Patel stated that her daughters have been dancing with Gurus of Dance for many years, have learned many different styles, and always look forward to classes, and she described the shows as always amazing. Another parent, Rohini Vaze, said there was “lots of fun in the class with Aditya” and appreciated that during performances everyone gets some time at the center of the stage regardless of their relative level within the group.
Last updated June 20, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Themed summer dance camps for kids and juniors between June and August
Gurus of Dance has offered high-energy, professionally curated dance training since 2009 and is described as the largest Bollywood Dance School in the Bay Area. The program’s mission states that it does not just teach dance but also builds confidence, community, and a lifelong love for Bollywood. It was crowned National Champion in the Dance USA Dance reality show on ZEE USA in 2017, and its award-winning dance crews have performed at major music concerts, cultural festivals, and sporting events, with over 250 public showcases across NBA, NHL, corporate events, festivals, and private stages in 15 years. Each year, more than 30 elite dancers graduate from the program as performance-ready and stage-proven, and the organization is planning the Bay Area's largest dance showcase, “Aditya Patel Company presents the 31st Bollywood Dance Production,” with over 500 performers on May 31st, 2026. Gurus of Dance also holds Elite Team Auditions to select dancers to represent the school at NBA and NHL games and is known for hosting cultural dance events such as its signature annual Bollywood Holi Celebration, Splashomania, which features a rain dance experience, music, and festive energy. Themed summer dance camps focus on skill-building, confidence, and performance training, and the program describes its approach as building confident dancers through structured training, a supportive community, and performance opportunities.
The leadership team is led by Founder Aditya Patel, with captains including Tanishka Bhaskar (Lead Sr. Team Captain, Instructor), Isha Joshi (Sr. Team Captain, Instructor), Shreeya Setty (Sr. Team Captain, Instructor), Oviya Ravi (Jr. Team Captain, Instructor), Aayushi Dixit (Jr. Team Captain, Instructor), Jiya Phagwani (Jr. Team Captain, Instructor), and Anika Kapoor (Jr. Team Captain, Instructor). Additional instructors include Varsha Bhat, Maahi Patel, Sharanya Warrier, Aditi Sharma, Sneha Lakhiani, Vaisali V Panyam, Aanya Hariharan, and Vedika Singhania. Staff credentials include instructor Dione Dacuycuy, who has over 13 years of dance experience, and Hemal Patel, described as a master teacher with over 25 years of experience in India.
Gurus of Dance collaborates with local schools to provide after-school dance programs, organizes themed summer dance camps for kids and juniors, and performs at major music concerts, cultural festivals, and sporting events. The organization also hosts the signature annual Bollywood Holi Celebration, Splashomania, which attracts participants from across the community and includes a vibrant rain dance experience, music, and festive energy.
Parent and student testimonials describe positive experiences with Gurus of Dance. One student, Jiji Salam, called an advanced dance session “a great learning experience” and mentioned having fun dancing and making friends while learning from Aditya. Another parent, Deepali Dixit, shared that the gSquad group was her daughter’s first session with the team and said she was impressed with how teachers taught new dance styles and focused on building strength. A student named Preethi Viswanathan described her first dance class with instructor Nikki as a great experience, noting that Nikki was patient in teaching basics and choreography step by step and encouraged practice and growth. Parent Pooja Patel stated that her daughters have been dancing with Gurus of Dance for many years, have learned many different styles, and always look forward to classes, and she described the shows as always amazing. Another parent, Rohini Vaze, said there was “lots of fun in the class with Aditya” and appreciated that during performances everyone gets some time at the center of the stage regardless of their relative level within the group.
Last updated June 20, 2026.
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