Our Team

Nilanjana Paul

Singing Teacher and director of Indradhanush Kids Academy

Nilanjana Paul

Singing Teacher and director of Indradhanush Kids Academy

Nilanjana started her singing career at the tender age of 3 and learned under the tutelage of her Guru Sri Sajal Basu and studied at Nanigopal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal. She later completed her Hindustani Classical Vocal Sangeet Prabhakar from Prayag Sangeet Samity, Allahabad Uttar Pradesh. She also participated in and won many awards, including All India Railway’s Vocal Classical award and she recently received a prestigious award from Lord Brennan - Former Chairman of the Bar Council of England and Wales, President of the British-Spanish Parliamentary Group, and President of Canning House, at the British Parliament known as the ’Inspiring Indian Woman-Dharma Dubey Award’ hosted by MP Bob Blackman as part of Women’s day to acknowledge her community work in Watford and surrounding. She has performed at many prestigious events and venues including the Nehru Centre and High Commission of India in the UK. She started her teaching career about 10 years ago, and today she is renowned as an enthusiastic teacher and well-known for her knowledge, patience, and attention to basics. She is also a registered teacher with PRSSV.

Abrita Chatterjee

Kathak Dance Teacher and head of South Asian division of IndradhanushKids Academy

Abrita Chatterjee

Kathak Dance Teacher and head of South Asian division of IndradhanushKids Academy

Abrita is very bubbly and joyful by nature. From her early childhood days, she has taken a keen interest in the dance form of Kathak, and her love for dance gradually helped her to grow artistically as an individual. Besides being a trained classical dancer, she used to work as a literature teacher in school. Though she quit the job after relocating to a far land from home post-marriage, her passion and drive for the dance landed her at Indradhanush Kids. (Home far away from home). She teaches and is skilled in a variety of dance forms, from traditional Kathak to Bollywood, Fusion, Folk, and semi-classical. She teaches students within all age groups and is renowned across the school for her enthusiasm and her energy.

Mrs Sujata Sinha

Hindi Teacher

Mrs Sujata Sinha

Hindi Teacher

Qualification - M.A. (A.I.H), From Lucknow University. She holds over 5 years of teaching Experience. Sujata heads the Hindi division of Indradhanushkids Academy.

Kovathani Puvanachandran

Bharatnatyam Teacher

Kovathani Puvanachandran

Bharatnatyam Teacher

Kovathani has studied Bharatnatyam and graduated from the Bharathithasan University in Tanjure, Tamil Nadu. In London, she has been teaching Bharatnatyam for 7 years. She is also currently an examiner for Bharatnatyam with a well-established board in the UK.

Dr. Tanvi Vijay

Kathak Teacher

Dr. Tanvi Vijay

Kathak Teacher

Dr. Tanvi Vijay is a kathak artist trained in the Jaipur Gharana tradition under the able guidance of Sangeet Natak Academy Award winner Nrityaguru Dr. Shashi Sankhla ji. Tanvi started her training at a young age and is well-versed in Kathak, Rajasthani folk, and Bollywood styles of dancing. She has had the honour of performing at a lot of prestigious platforms including Kalidas Samahroh, Sharad Utsav, Udai Shankar Ballet Festival, to name a few. Her passion and perseverance for dance are reflected in that she has dual bachelor’s and master’s degrees - one in Kathak & one in Psychology, and also has a doctorate in Psychology. She was the former Head of the Department of Performing Arts at the IIS University, India, and has been teaching for 9+ years. Cultural activities have been a huge part of her personal and professional life. She was mentoring the cultural club and the annual fest of the university as Assistant Professor (Psychology) at Amity University Mumbai. Her aim is to share her passion for dance through performances & teaching and kindle that spark in others. According to her, dance is food for the soul.

Sneha Paul

Exam Co-ordinator, Safeguarding lead and certified First Aider.

Sneha Paul

Exam Co-ordinator, Safeguarding lead and certified First Aider.

Sneha is a talented singer and performer who teaches Hindustani Classical singing and Western vocals at the Indradhanush Kids Academy. She has a lot of experience working with children of all ages and it can be seen through her unique methods of teaching and her high student satisfaction. Alongside this, she also helps to manage admin work and coordinates exams and certifications. She is also a certified Level 3 first aider.

Vishal Sharma

Kathak/ Bollywood/ Folk and semi-classical.

Vishal Sharma

Kathak/ Bollywood/ Folk and semi-classical.

Vishal has earned a Degree in Performing Arts and has in-depth knowledge of the different Dance styles such as Kathak (Jaipur Gharana), Indian Folk Dance, and Bollywood. Vishal has more than 7 years of choreography experience. His positive, encouraging, and enthusiastic personality encourages all students to participate and enjoy learning this dance form. His expressive performance quality, captivating stage presence, and above all, his love of dance makes him a valued teacher of Indradhanushkids Academy.

Sujata Paul

Bengali Teacher

Sujata Paul

Bengali Teacher

Sujata Paul is a highly qualified and experienced teacher who heads the Bangla Department of Indradhanushkids Academy. She comes from a background of education with strong connections to teaching and being an examiner.

Nandini Ray

Bharatnatyam Dance Teacher

Nandini Ray

Bharatnatyam Dance Teacher

Nandini started dancing at the very tender age of three in Kolkata, West Bengal and dancing has been her first love since childhood, under the guidance of her Guru, Dr. Mala Maitra. Being a highly experienced and decorated dancer, she was awarded the first division in the diploma of Sangeet Visharad by the Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh in Bharat Natyam, Rabindra Dance, and Odissi Dance. She stood first in the Solo Dance category of the Dance Competition of SAARC countries in 1998. She has performed in many different cultural programs held in eminent halls like Rabindra Sadan, Mahajati Sadan, Netaji Indoor Stadium, etc. in Kolkata. She is a software engineer by profession, but dance is her passion and life.

Aritri Kundu

Contemporary and Bollywood Teacher

Aritri Kundu

Contemporary and Bollywood Teacher

Introducing myself: * Trained in Uday Shankar Dance style under mentorship of Tanushree Shankar in Ananda Shankar Centre of Performing Arts. • Secured a prestigious scholarship in "The Place" Dance Academy, London after completion of Advanced Course and got trained in various western forms like Afro contemporary,Jazz,etc. • Troupe member of Tanushree Shankar dance company and travelled in India and abroad to perform with the troupe. • Have a teaching experience of 8 years. • Performed /choreographed in various prestigious events in UK during my last four years tenure and also choreographed for an OTT series of Itvx. • Performed at prestigious places like Indian embassy,Nehru Centre,Bhavan,SOAS,Leeds town hall and others. What she teaches: Uday shankar style, Indian contemporary,bollywood ,afro contemporary and freestyle.Will be instilling body balance/conditioning and facial expressions in students alongside. Flexibility,grace,expressions,posture,body balance are some of the key factors that she emphasize on.

Pooja Shetty

Bharatnatyam faculty Yoga and Mindfulness Trainer

Pooja Shetty

Bharatnatyam faculty Yoga and Mindfulness Trainer

Pooja Shetty is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer with over ten years of classical training under Vidwat Smt. Yasha Ramakrishna and Vidwat Smt. Vaishnavi Rao. She has also explored Indian folk arts, including Yakshagana, reflecting her passion for India’s rich performing traditions. A software engineer by profession, she brings the same discipline and creativity to her teaching, guiding students in the UK to develop both technical skill and expressive artistry in Bharatanatyam. With 12 years of experience, Pooja Shetty is trained in Sri Sri Yoga (Art of Living) and Isha Foundation( Inner Engineering). She specializes in Hatha Yoga, Raj Yoga, Kriyas, pranayama, meditation, and holistic personality development, guiding students to balance body, mind, and soul in a supportive and mindful environment.

Anuradha Karmakar

Art Teacher

Anuradha Karmakar

Art Teacher

Anuradha is a passionate artist and dedicated online art teacher, here to ignite your creativity and guide you through an inspiring journey into the world of art. With 10 years of experience in the craft and 3 years of teaching art, she cultivated a teaching approach that combines technical expertise with a deep appreciation for individual creativity. She's here to empower aspiring artists, regardless of their skill level, to unlock their artistic potential and find their unique voice through art. Her teaching philosophy revolves around fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where self-expression is encouraged. Through interactive live sessions, step-by-step demonstrations, constructive feedback, and engaging assignments, she strives to create an immersive learning experience tailored to each student's needs. Join us on this artistic odyssey where we'll explore diverse mediums such as crayons, acrylics, oils, charcoal, and mixed media. Unravel the mysteries of colour theory, perspective, and artistic styles while delving into exciting projects that inspire and challenge.