Twist N Turns
Hall of Fame
21 years. 20,000+ students. Their stories start here.
Dance changes people. Every student who walked through our doors left with more than steps — they left with confidence, community, and a piece of themselves they didn't know was there. This page is for them.
Our Alumni
71 dancers, teachers, and performers who trained at Twist N Turns and went on to build careers across Kolkata, India, and beyond.
Abhijeet Seth
Discover Abhijeet Seth's inspiring journey in dance, his teaching philosophy, and his contributions to the dance community at Twist N Turns in Kolkata.
Aditya Sarmah
Explore the vibrant world of dance with Aditya Sarmah at Twist N Turns in Kolkata. Discover techniques, styles, and the joy of movement.
Aman Chhetri
Aman Chhetri is a hip-hop dancer and instructor whose journey through battles and workshops reflects the peace, love, unity, and fun at the heart of dance at Twist N Turns Kolkata.
Ansh
Ansh is a self-taught dancer, choreographer, and certified Zumba instructor whose passion for Bollywood, hip-hop, and freestyle dance led him to Twist N Turns in Kolkata.
Antara Roy Chowdhury
Discover Antara Roy Chowdhury, a passionate dance instructor at Twist N Turns, specializing in Zumba and ballroom dancing, dedicated to transforming lives through dance.
Anushka Mahato
Discover Anushka Mahato's inspiring journey from aspiring lawyer to passionate Zumba instructor, blending dance and fitness for holistic well-being.
Apurba Shaw
Explore the inspiring dance journey of Apurba Shaw from Kolkata and his impact on the performing arts through Twist N Turns.
Arpita Halder
Arpita Halder is a confident, energetic dance instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata with training since age 3, specialising in Bollywood, jazz, hip hop, folk, freestyle and contemporary.
Arpita Kundu
Arpita Kundu is a dancer and instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata with 18 years of dance training spanning Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Rabindra Nritya and Western styles including Bollyhop.
Ayan Ali Khan
Ayan Ali Khan is a licensed Zumba instructor (ZIN), Hip Hop and Bollywood dancer and choreographer in Kolkata with over 20 years of experience, known for high-energy sessions at Twist N Turns.
Bidya Roy
Meet Bidya Roy, one of Kolkata's pioneering ZIN-certified Zumba instructors at Twist N Turns. Teaching since June 2011, she brings energy, community, and joy to every class.
Bikash Sharma
Bikash Sharma is a professional Hip Hop dance instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata who turned a childhood love for dance into a full-time teaching career guided by great choreographers.
Chandana Mondal
Chandana Mondal is a classically trained dancer, Fine Arts student, and certified Zumba instructor who trained with Mamata Shankar and brings her passion to Twist N Turns Kolkata.
Chandrima Roy
I belong to an art-loving family. So, dance was always in my blood and never was apart from me. Attended several workshops on Hip-Hop, Bollywood, and Contempora
Cindrella Raghwal
Discover Cindrella Raghwal's inspiring dance journey from Bharatnatyam roots to teaching Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip Hop at Twist N Turns.
Debaroti Majumder
Discover Debaroti Majumder's journey from formal training in Jazz and Contemporary to dynamic performances in Hip Hop at TWIST N TURNS Dance Studio.
Deo Dor J Yolmo
Discover the inspiring journey of a passionate dancer mastering Locking, Urban, and Dancehall, embracing innovation and self-expression through movement.
Diksha Singh
Discover Diksha Singh's journey from classical Indian dance to breaking and urban dance styles. Experience dance as a universal, stress-relieving art form.
Hemant Jain
Explore the transformative journey of Hemant Jain in dance, emphasizing personal growth, community, and the importance of artistic expression.
Imon Kalyan
Explore Imon Kalyan's unique dance methodologies and mentorship at Twist N Turns in Kolkata. Join us for an artistic journey in dance education.
Kathika Sengupta
Kathika Sengupta teaches ballet, jazz, contemporary, and Kathak at Twist N Turns Kolkata, bringing multi-discipline expertise and passion to each class.
Kavya Talwar
Discover Kavya Talwar's inspiring journey from Kolkata to a professional dance career, blending jazz, contemporary, and hip hop with expressive storytelling.
Manisha Jagtiani
Discover the inspiring journey of Manisha Jagtiani, a passionate dance instructor at Twist N Turns, and explore the diverse dance classes offered in Kolkata.
Moumita Pramanik
Discover Moumita Pramanik, a versatile dance instructor in Kolkata, specializing in Indian Classical and Bollywood dance. Learn about her teaching philosophy and success stories.
Mrittika Datta
Discover Mrittika Datta's inspiring journey through classical and contemporary dance, embracing Kathak and holistic self-expression for all ages.
Pallavi Gupta
Pallavi Gupta joined Twist N Turns Kolkata as a jazz and contemporary dance student and became the Public Relations Manager overseeing all 6 studios, combining her marketing background with a love of dance.
Pinaki Sarkar
Discover how Pinaki Sarkar elevates advanced hip-hop dance at Twist N Turns Kolkata with expert training blending technique, culture, and creativity.
Prachi Gupta
Prachi Gupta is a contemporary, jazz and ballet dance instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata, dancing for over 7 years with a passion for movement that refreshes her soul and makes her a better version of herself every day.
Prantik Dutta
Meet Prantik Dutta, a passionate Hip-Hop instructor at Twist N Turns with over a decade of dance experience and a dedication to continuous learning.
Pritam Chetri
Pritam Chetri is a professionally trained Hip Hop, contemporary, jazz and street dance instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata, trained at the Ganesh Acharya Institute since the age of 14.
Puja Singh
Puja Singh is the Centre Manager at Twist N Turns Ballygunge, Kolkata — a script writer turned studio manager who found a new professional home where dance and her organisational skills intersect.
Rahul Roy
Rahul Roy is a hip-hop dance instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata with 18 years of experience, inspired by his mentor Tuban sir and global icon Matt Steffanina.
Ranu Singha
Discover Ranu Singha, a passionate dance instructor from Assam, inspiring students at Twist N Turns in Kolkata through various dance styles and community engagement.
Rishi Das
Rishi Das is a Hip Hop, Popping and Bollywood dance instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata who turned self-doubt and struggle into a professional teaching career at top Kolkata schools.
Rituparna Chowdhary
Join Rituparna Chowdhary at Twist N Turns in Kolkata to explore diverse dance styles and elevate your skills in a supportive environment.
Riya Nathan
Riya Nathan served as Center Manager at Twist N Turns Ballygunge, Kolkata. A passionate champion of kids' dance education and community, she is part of our Hall of Fame.
Rocky Kaithwas
Discover how dance transforms lives with passion, fitness, and joy. Learn from a professional dancer and licensed Zumba trainer about the power of movement.
RUDRA CHETTRI
Discover Rudra Chettri's inspiring dance journey from early beginnings to mastering contemporary and urban styles with Hybrid crew and ongoing workshops.
Sagar Gupta
Sagar Gupta is a Hip Hop, Bollywood, jazz and contemporary dance instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata with 15 years of experience, inspired since childhood by the magic of dance.
Sanghamitra Das
Join Sanghamitra Das at Twist N Turns for dynamic Zumba classes that enhance fitness, foster community, and celebrate the joy of dance.
Sanjana Jaiswal
Meet Sanjana Jaiswal, hip-hop and contemporary dance instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata. Trained under FULLSTOP CREW and mentored by celebrated artists including Ryan Martyr.
Sarmistha Maity (Kity)
Sarmistha Maity (Kity) is a Zumba instructor at Twist N Turns New Alipore, Kolkata, with a remarkable television career spanning Dance Bangla Dance, Just Dance and Jhalak Dikhla Ja.
Satyaki Das
I got introduced to dance by my grandfather at a very young age, doing Kathak. I learned contemporary, ballet and jazz for almost 4 years.
Sayan Ghosh
Being a dancer it was easy for me to catch up and learn quick and today I am a ZIN member with respective certificates (B1, Zumba toning and Strong by Zumba)
Sayantani Sarkar
Sayantani Sarkar is a Zumba instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata. Her classical training and vibrant energy make every Zumba class an unforgettable experience.
Shabda Roy
Shabda Roy is a Hip Hop dancer and instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata, trained under Remo D'Souza, inspired by Michael Jackson, with a performance career spanning school, college and the corporate world.
Shalini Subedi
Discover the transformative journey of dance with Shalini Subedi at Twist N Turns. Embrace self-expression and join our vibrant dance community in Kolkata.
Shaptarshi Ballav
Shaptarshi Ballav is a jazz, ballet, and contemporary instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata who has performed internationally and trained at Rhythmosaic, with a career spanning India and Russia.
Siddharth Mondal
Siddharth Mondal is a professional dancer and instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata, trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap and Kathak, with a performance history spanning the entire country.
Simran Bhattacharya
Simran Bhattacharya is a Latin dance champion and certified Zumba instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata who grew from a twice-a-week student into a passionate professional dancer.
Soma Bose
Soma Bose is a Rabindra Bharati University graduate in Bharatanatyam and licensed Zumba instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata, blending classical dance mastery with high-energy fitness classes.
Soma Subedi
Explore the inspiring journey of Soma Subedi, a passionate dancer and instructor at Twist N Turns in Kolkata, and discover her teaching philosophy and future aspirations.
Somadrita Das Sinha
Somadrita Das Sinha is a licensed Zumba instructor (ZIN) and certified nutrition coach in Kolkata, having co-ordinated over 6 Zumba B1 trainings and inspiring students through fitness and dance.
Soujanna Das
Soujanna Das teaches at Twist N Turns Kolkata believing dance means syncing heart and soul with inner music. Explore her classes and philosophy.
Souvik Das
Discover Souvik Das's inspiring dance journey from humble beginnings to national acclaim, embracing modern dance trends and sharing knowledge.
Subhabrita Kar
Discover Subhabrita Kar's inspiring dance journey from Bharatanatyam classical roots to becoming a licensed Zumba instructor at Twist N Turns Dance Studio.
Subham Chail
Subham Chail is a certified dancer and licensed Zumba trainer from Purulia and Jamshedpur, trained in jazz, salsa, tap, ballet, Kathak, Hip Hop and more, now teaching at Twist N Turns Kolkata.
Subhangi Paul
Discover Subhangi Paul's inspiring dance journey, from her first solo at five to mastering contemporary styles with top mentors and joining Twist N Turns.
Subhankar Mondal
Discover Subhankar Mondal’s inspiring dance journey from early Hip-hop and Salsa training to winning Asia Salsa championships and embracing contemporary dance.
Subhojit Shome (Roshan)
Discover Subhojit Shome (Roshan), a passionate dance educator and choreographer transforming urban dance with creativity, resilience, and cultural fusion.
Sudeshna Guha
Sudeshna Guha is an internationally certified belly dancer and pioneer of oriental dance in Kolkata, founder of Laylat Raqs, and a key figure in the bellydance community at Twist N Turns.
Sumit Jha
Sumit Jha is a self-driven Hip-Hop dancer from Siliguri who trained at Twist N Turns Kolkata and became a trainee instructor, with expertise in Bollywood, Breaking, and Contemporary dance.
Sumoti Naskar
Sumoti Naskar started dancing at age 3, discovered Zumba in 2019, and transformed her life by becoming a licensed instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata — from nursing student to fitness party leader.
Susmita Nayak
Susmita Nayak is the Centre Manager at Twist N Turns Newtown, Kolkata — a former Western dance teacher who found her way back to dance through Twist N Turns after years in corporate sales.
Suvro Roy
Suvro Roy is an award-winning dancer, instructor and choreographer from Kolkata — winner of Lobelia, semifinalist at IHHC, and judge at dance competitions — associated with Twist N Turns.
Tamanna Bhoot
Discover Tamanna Bhoot, a passionate dance instructor at Twist N Turns in Kolkata, specializing in various dance styles and fostering joy through movement.
Vinaya Shenoy
Discover Vinaya Shenoy, a passionate Zumba instructor and fitness mentor in Kolkata, inspiring health and joy through dance and wellness at Twist N Turns.
Zin Ankita Chatterjee
Explore the transformative power of dance with Zin Ankita Chatterjee at Twist N Turns in Kolkata. Join our classes for fitness, fun, and self-expression.
Zin Neha Soni
ZIN Neha Soni brings lifelong passion for music and movement to Zumba at Twist N Turns Kolkata. Self-taught dancer turned certified instructor — join her.
Zin Priyanksh
Zin Priyanksh is a certified Zumba instructor in Kolkata who left a corporate software career to live and breathe Zumba full-time, now teaching high-energy classes at Twist N Turns.
ZJ™ Aakansha Dave
ZIN Aakansha Dave went from engineer and MBA to Zumba instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata. Her move from corporate life to dance fitness is truly inspiring.
Are You a TNT Alumnus?
Did you train at Twist N Turns? Whether you danced for one month or ten years, whether you're a professional performer or just someone whose Tuesday evenings got better — we want to hear from you.
FAQ
Who is featured in the Twist N Turns Hall of Fame?
The Hall of Fame celebrates students and instructors who have trained at Twist N Turns since 2005 and gone on to achieve notable things in dance, performance, fitness, education, or their broader careers. It includes professional performers, certified teachers, choreographers, and community leaders who started at TNT.
How do I submit my story to the Twist N Turns Hall of Fame?
If you trained at Twist N Turns and have a story to share — a career milestone, a performance you're proud of, or simply how dance changed your life — email info@twistnturns.in with "Hall of Fame" in the subject line. Include your name, batch year, and a short paragraph about your journey.
How many students has Twist N Turns trained since 2005?
Twist N Turns has trained over 20,000 students across its 8 Kolkata studios since its founding in 2005. The community spans toddlers through adults across classical, western, and fitness dance forms.