Dance to Health Society

“Several young Indian-Americans in the class are learning Bhangra so they can perform the dance with other young people at dance clubs in Washington. Several older people are learning the dance because it is part of their Indian culture. Other people in the class are not of Indian ancestry. But they say the class is good exercise. It is also great fun. And they like the music. “

Voice of America

“Indian dancing is a great low-impact exercise that works the entire body, not just the feet, Mathur said.”
Parent Monika Mannan said the children's class not only teaches her child dance steps, but it also instills confidence. "[Mathur] teaches them a lot of steps, not just the simple steps, but complex steps too," Mannan said. 
Sudeepa Gupta, the mother of two young students, says her children love the class.  You can watch a video of the class here.

Potomac Patch

Veer Sain, another of Mathur students, says he has been working out for 20 years but nothing is as fun as dancing to Bollywood Music.  You learn how to dance, and dance and lose weight at the same time”.

India Abroad

“Recreational bhangra classes, offered by Kumud Mathur are beautiful exercise.”


Washington Post

“In Potomac dance class, its hooray for Bollywood.” “It’s exhilarating. There are moments when you are ‘it’, the beautiful girl in the film,” said student Gurpreet Gill, of Potomac.  “It’s great for your self-esteem.”

Maryland Gazette

 ”Kumud Mathur leads a dance class at Potomac Community Center, 20 students strong.--- Bollywood feet has brought together a 10 years old elementary school girl and a nearly 70 years old and many in middle. – infections feet given them a good workout”.

Watch coverage from ABC 7 News here.

ABC7 News

“Dance your way to health, it is not only a great exercise, it is a cultural experience as well. –It is been young people, older people, a wonderful mix of people, ---whole body dances with joy.”

NBC4 News

“Dance to Health Society is promoting Indian dance in main stream. –staying in shape while learning an art.—half of the exercise class is the instructor, you are a fun aerobics Bhangra instructor.”

FOX5 News

“More than 30 teens and adults attended Bollywood dance classes, returning enthusiastically every week. The teens found greater self-confidence with the mastery of new and exotic dance moves, and the adults enjoyed the challenge of mastering intricate body movements.

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