# Manali Pal - Ballet Instructor, Twist N Turns Newtown > Meet Manali Pal, Ballet instructor at Twist N Turns Newtown. RAD teaching trainee with Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Bharatanatyam training. Call 98310 18015. - Canonical: https://twistnturns.in/members/teachers/manali-pal.html - Published: 2026-05-25 - Last updated: 2026-06-22 - Category: Active - Instructors - Publisher: Twist N Turns Dance Studios, Kolkata — https://twistnturns.in --- **Instructor profile - Twist N Turns Dance Studio, Kolkata.** Manali Pal teaches **Ballet at Twist N Turns Newtown**, bringing together formal Ballet teacher training, Contemporary and Jazz practice, and a deep foundation in Bharatanatyam and Rabindra Nritya. ![Manali Pal - Ballet instructor at Twist N Turns Newtown](https://twistnturns.in/images/Members/Manali_Pal.webp) ## At a Glance | | | |---|---| | **Role** | Active Instructor, Twist N Turns Dance Studio | | **Primary style** | Ballet | | **Studio** | Newtown | | **Current qualification** | Certificate in Dance Teaching, Royal Academy of Dance | | **Western dance training** | Ballet · Contemporary · Jazz | | **Contemporary certification** | One-year course affiliated with Off Jazz at Rhythmosaic | | **Indian classical foundation** | Bharatanatyam · Rabindra Nritya | | **Teaching focus** | Safe practice · Student-centred learning · Inclusive Ballet training | ## A Ballet Educator in Training Manali Pal is a dedicated dance practitioner and aspiring dance educator with a strong focus on **Ballet training and dance pedagogy**. She is currently pursuing the **Certificate in Dance Teaching from the Royal Academy of Dance**, a globally recognised Ballet education institution known for its excellence in teacher training and artistic standards. Through this programme, Manali is developing a deeper understanding of **Ballet teaching methodologies**, **safe dance practice**, **student-centred learning**, and **inclusive teaching approaches**. That matters in a studio setting: young dancers need more than steps. They need technique built carefully, confidence developed patiently, and a teacher who understands how to guide different bodies and learning styles. ## Contemporary, Jazz, and Movement Exploration Manali's Contemporary dance training includes a **one-year certification course affiliated with Off Jazz at Rhythmosaic**, completed under the guidance of **Prasanna Saikia**. This experience exposed her to international Contemporary dance techniques, movement exploration, musicality, and performance training. She continues to expand her skills through ongoing practice in **Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz at Mind Body Spirit under Prasanna Saikia**. This active practice keeps her movement language current: structured enough for Ballet, open enough for Contemporary exploration, and musical enough to help students feel the difference between counting steps and truly dancing. ## Classical Roots: Bharatanatyam and Rabindra Nritya Alongside her Western dance training, Manali has a strong foundation in **Bharatanatyam**. She underwent initial training under **Nandini Banerjee for 15 years** and further trained under **Guru Sandhya Muralidharan for 2 years**. She also practised **Rabindra Nritya under Guru Nandini Banerjee for 10 years**, enriching her artistic expression and her understanding of movement aesthetics across diverse dance traditions. That long classical grounding gives her teaching a valuable balance: precision, discipline, musical sensitivity, and expressive depth. ## Teaching Ballet at Newtown At Twist N Turns Newtown, Manali teaches Ballet with an approach shaped by both her current RAD teacher-training work and her multi-style dance journey. Students can expect: - Structured Ballet foundations with attention to posture, alignment, and musicality - Safe progression for young learners and beginners - Corrections that are clear, encouraging, and age-appropriate - A class environment that values discipline without making learning intimidating - Artistic expression supported by strong technical habits For families searching for [Ballet classes in Kolkata](https://twistnturns.in/classes-forms/kids/ballet-classes-near-me.html), Manali's Newtown batches add a focused Ballet teaching presence to the Twist N Turns faculty. ## Gallery ![Manali Pal performing Ballet](https://twistnturns.in/images/Members/Manali_Pal_2.webp) ![Manali Pal - Ballet performance at Twist N Turns Kolkata](https://twistnturns.in/images/Members/Manali_Pal_3.webp) ![Manali Pal - Contemporary and movement practice](https://twistnturns.in/images/Members/Manali_Pal_4.webp) ![Manali Pal - Ballet stage performance](https://twistnturns.in/images/Members/Manali_Pal_5.webp) ## Join a Batch - **Book a free trial:** [Free trial booking](https://twistnturns.in/free-trial.html) - select Ballet and Newtown as your preferred studio. - **Newtown studio:** [Dance and Zumba classes at Newtown Kolkata](https://twistnturns.in/time-table/dance-and-zumba-classes-at-newtown-kolkata.html) - **Timetable:** [Full studio timetable](https://twistnturns.in/time-table.html) - **Related pages:** [Ballet classes in Kolkata](https://twistnturns.in/classes-forms/kids/ballet-classes-near-me.html) · [Kids dance classes Kolkata](https://twistnturns.in/classes-forms/kids/dance-classes-for-kids.html) · [Bharatanatyam classes Kolkata](https://twistnturns.in/classes-forms/kids/bharatanatyam-classes-near-me.html) ## Meet the Rest of the Team Manali is one of **100+ faculty** teaching across **8 Twist N Turns studios** in Kolkata. See the full instructor roster on the [Team page](https://twistnturns.in/team.html). ## Get In Touch - **Call / WhatsApp:** [98310 18015](tel:+919831018015) - **Email:** [info@twistnturns.in](mailto:info@twistnturns.in) - **All studios:** [/studios.html](https://twistnturns.in/studios.html) --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Who is Manali Pal? Manali Pal is a Ballet instructor at Twist N Turns Dance Studio, Newtown. She is a dedicated dance practitioner and aspiring dance educator with focused training in Ballet pedagogy, Contemporary dance, Jazz, Bharatanatyam, and Rabindra Nritya. ### Where does Manali Pal teach? Manali teaches Ballet at the Twist N Turns Newtown studio. Students can book a free trial through the website, call 98310 18015, or check the timetable for current Newtown Ballet batches. ### What is Manali Pal studying with the Royal Academy of Dance? Manali is currently pursuing the Certificate in Dance Teaching from the Royal Academy of Dance, a globally recognised Ballet education institution known for teacher training and artistic standards. ### What does RAD teacher training add to Manali's Ballet classes? Her RAD training strengthens her understanding of Ballet teaching methodology, safe dance practice, student-centred learning, and inclusive teaching approaches, helping young dancers learn with structure and care. ### What Contemporary dance training does Manali Pal have? Manali completed a one-year Contemporary dance certification course affiliated with Off Jazz at Rhythmosaic under Prasanna Saikia, gaining exposure to international contemporary techniques, movement exploration, musicality, and performance training. ### Does Manali Pal also train in Jazz? Yes. Manali continues ongoing practice in Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz at Mind Body Spirit under Prasanna Saikia, keeping her movement vocabulary active and evolving. ### What Indian classical dance background does Manali have? Manali has a strong Bharatanatyam foundation, with 15 years of initial training under Nandini Banerjee and a further 2 years under Guru Sandhya Muralidharan. ### Has Manali trained in Rabindra Nritya? Yes. Manali practised Rabindra Nritya under Guru Nandini Banerjee for 10 years, enriching her expression, musical sensitivity, and understanding of movement aesthetics across dance traditions.