Instructor profile — Twist N Turns Dance Studio, Kolkata. Shubhangi Pandey is a certified Zumba instructor with 3.5+ years of teaching experience, running high-energy, community-focused fitness classes at Twist N Turns.
At a Glance
| Role | Active Instructor, Twist N Turns Dance Studio |
| Primary style | Zumba Fitness |
| Certification | Certified Zumba Instructor (ZIN) |
| Experience | 3.5+ years teaching |
| Teaching focus | Fitness · Community · Positive Energy |
| Suitable for | All ages and fitness levels |
Shubhangi’s Dance Journey
Dance has been at the centre of Shubhangi Pandey’s life for as long as she can remember. From performing on stage at a young age to exploring diverse dance forms, movement has always been her creative language and her favourite way to stay energised.
When she became a mother, Shubhangi faced the challenge that many dancers do: how to keep the passion alive alongside new responsibilities. The answer came in the form of Zumba — a dance fitness programme that brought everything she loved into a single joyful practice. Zumba was not just a workout; it was a way to stay connected to dance, to community, and to herself.
Why Zumba?
In Shubhangi’s view, Zumba solves a real problem in modern life: fitness getting pushed to the bottom of the priority list. Her classes are designed to make that decision easy. When movement feels like a celebration — when the music lifts the room and everyone around you is smiling — it stops feeling like exercise and starts feeling like the best part of the day.
The benefits her students experience go well beyond calorie burn:
- Up to 600 kcal per session of full-body movement
- Cardiovascular strength and improved heart health
- Serotonin and dopamine release — the body’s natural happiness and stress response
- Greater flexibility and endurance through dynamic, rhythm-based choreography
- Mental sharpness — following music-driven movement keeps the mind active and alert
Teaching Philosophy
For Shubhangi, being a Zumba instructor is about building community, not just leading a class. She takes real satisfaction in watching students gain confidence, improve their fitness over weeks and months, and genuinely look forward to each session.
Her teaching approach rests on three principles:
- Accessibility — no prior dance experience needed; every body and every fitness level is welcome
- Positivity — a non-competitive, encouraging environment where people show up for themselves
- Energy — every class is designed to leave students recharged, not just tired
What to Expect in Shubhangi’s Zumba Class
- A warm-up that eases you into the music and prepares your body
- Choreography drawn from Latin, Bollywood, Afrobeats, and international rhythms
- Progressive intensity — built up through the session so everyone finishes strong
- Cool-down and stretch to aid recovery
- A room full of people who are there to have fun and look after themselves
Join a Batch
- Book a free trial: Free trial booking — select Zumba and your preferred studio.
- Timetable: Full studio timetable
- Related pages: Zumba dance classes Kolkata
Meet the Rest of the Team
Shubhangi is one of 100+ faculty teaching across 8 Twist N Turns studios in Kolkata. See the full instructor roster on the Team page.
Get In Touch
- Call / WhatsApp: 98310 18015
- Email: info@twistnturns.in
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