Nikita Sangai | Creative Director at Twist N Turns
Nikita Sangai is the Creative Director at Twist N Turns Dance Studios — a dancer, choreographer, therapist, yoga instructor, event conceptualiser, brand strategist, and published author. Since turning professional in 2007, she has built one of the most multi-faceted careers in Kolkata’s dance community, touching every layer of the art from toddler movement classes to large-scale productions.
Her journey is defined by discipline, compassion, and creativity. Whether she is teaching three-year-olds, curating a corporate event, or shaping the studio’s identity, Nikita brings the same intention: use movement as a tool for transformation, connection, and joy.
Dance Training & Professional Expertise
Nikita’s love for dance was evident long before she turned professional. Through school and college she consistently led performances, earning “Best Dancer” recognition at both levels. In 2007 she took the leap into a full-time career.
Her technical foundation spans several styles:
- Jazz — intensive training with emphasis on form and stylistic articulation
- Hip Hop — six years of dedicated training covering choreography, freestyle, and performance
- Contemporary & Salsa — additional proficiency that lets her adapt across diverse platforms and age groups
This cross-style fluency makes her equally at home choreographing a stage production, leading a fitness class, or coaching a student preparing for an audition.
Early Childhood Dance Specialist
Nikita is a pioneer in bringing structured creative movement to toddlers aged 3–6. Her classes are designed around motor development, emotional expression, and social bonding — making dance a confidence-building experience from the very first lesson, not just a performance skill.
Licensed Zumba Instructor
A licensed Zumba instructor for over four years (2011–2014), Nikita trained across multiple formats — Basic 1, Basic 2, and Zumbatomic for kids — bringing high-energy, accessible fitness to students of all ages.
Certified Dance Movement Therapist
Nikita is a qualified Dance Movement Therapist (DMT), trained to use movement to address physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges. Her therapeutic sessions have been applied in settings ranging from corporate wellness to inclusive programmes for underserved communities, making dance a deeply personal and healing experience rather than a purely performative one.
Yoga Instructor & Holistic Wellness Advocate
She holds a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification with an additional specialisation in Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga. Her yoga practice integrates strength, mindfulness, and breathwork, and is particularly popular with women navigating motherhood transitions. The approach is gentle, body-aware, and tailored to where each student is in her journey.
Montessori & Play Therapy Education
To deepen her work with children, Nikita has completed formal studies in Montessori education and Play Therapy. These frameworks inform her teaching philosophy — respecting each child’s pace, creating emotionally safe spaces, and designing activities that develop the whole person, not just the dancer.
Creative Director & Brand Strategist
Behind the scenes, Nikita drives the visual identity and brand voice of Twist N Turns. From campaign design to content direction, she ensures the studio’s presence — online and offline — reflects purpose, authenticity, and elegance. Her storytelling instinct and eye for aesthetics shape how the brand is seen and felt.
Event Management & Community Initiatives
As an event conceptualiser Nikita has led productions at scale and with heart:
- IPL 2013 Kolkata events — large-scale coordination with creative direction
- “Sweet Bengal” — West Bengal Tourism campaign, choreographed alongside Shah Rukh Khan
- Inclusive dance shows for visually impaired children, HIV-positive children, and street children, creating platforms where every child gets to perform
- Corporate team-building events, using dance to foster collaboration and motivation
Voiceovers & Acting
Nikita’s artistic range extends to voice and screen. She has lent her voice to regional advertisements and dramatic narrations, and has acted in a feature film and a commercial advertisement — a performer as comfortable in front of a camera as on a stage.
Published Author
In November 2022, Nikita published her first poetry collection, available on Amazon. Her poems reflect the same emotional honesty she brings to movement — introspective, layered, and deeply human.
A Note on the Person
Beyond every credential and achievement, Nikita is proudly a mother to her soon-to-be-teenage son — a role she considers her most rewarding performance of all.
Frequently Asked Questions
What dance styles does Nikita Sangai teach at Twist N Turns?
Nikita teaches across Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Salsa. She also runs early childhood creative movement classes for toddlers aged 3–6 and previously led Zumba sessions including Zumbatomic for kids.
Is Nikita Sangai qualified in dance therapy?
Yes. She is a certified Dance Movement Therapist (DMT) and uses therapeutic movement techniques in both general classes and dedicated wellness sessions.
Does Nikita take yoga classes?
Yes. She holds a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification with a specialisation in Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga.
How can I book a trial class with Nikita or the Twist N Turns team?
Use the Book a Trial button at the top of this page, or call us on 98310 18015. Trial classes are ₹100 — adjusted against your first month’s fees if you enrol.