# Srijeeta Mondal — Dance Instructor, Twist N Turns Kolkata > Srijeeta Mondal teaches Bharatanatyam and Kids Hip Hop at Twist N Turns Kolkata. Kalamandalam-trained under Dr. Thankumunni Kutty. Free trial: 98310 18015. - Canonical: https://twistnturns.in/members/teachers/srijeeta-mondal.html - Published: 2025-06-09 - 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.** Srijeeta Mondal brings over a decade of Kalamandalam-trained Bharatanatyam and a natural feel for Kids Hip Hop to three Twist N Turns studios across the city. ![Srijeeta Mondal — Twist N Turns instructor](https://twistnturns.in/images/Members/Srijita_landscape.jpg) ## At a Glance | | | |---|---| | **Role** | Active Instructor, Twist N Turns Dance Studio | | **Primary styles** | Bharatanatyam fusion · Kids Hip Hop | | **Classical training** | Kalamandalam Dance Institute — Dr. Thankumunni Kutty (from 2011) | | **Joined TNT** | Student 2022 · Instructor 2023 | | **Studios** | Salt Lake · Dum Dum Park · Ruby | | **Live schedule** | [Full studio timetable](https://twistnturns.in/time-table.html) | ## Srijeeta's Story Srijeeta Mondal started Bharatanatyam at **age four**. It was her mother who enrolled her in those first classes — a decision that set the direction of her life before she was old enough to understand what that meant. The formal training deepened in **2011**, when she joined the **Kalamandalam Dance Institute** and began studying under **Dr. Thankumunni Kutty**, a respected guru in the Indian Bharatanatyam world. The years that followed were intensive: technique, expression, rhythm, storytelling through mudras and footwork, and the long discipline of classical training. Over **thirteen years**, she immersed herself in the form completely. Along the way she competed, won, led choreography for college groups, and began teaching a small group of students from home — the first steps towards a teaching career she was not yet fully naming. ## A New Chapter — Hip Hop at Twist N Turns In **2022**, Srijeeta joined Twist N Turns as a student at the New Town branch. Her goal was Hip Hop — a form far from her classical roots, and exactly the contrast she was looking for. Under the guidance of Ashish Sir, she discovered something she had not expected: Hip Hop made sense to her. The rhythmic precision, the physical commitment, the energy of the room — it connected to the same things that classical training had built, but in a completely different idiom. By **2023**, the studio recognised what was already obvious to everyone in the class: Srijeeta was ready to teach. She joined the instructor team, bringing both her classical depth and her newly developed Hip Hop vocabulary to students across Salt Lake, Dum Dum Park, and Ruby. ## On the Floor — Teaching at TNT Srijeeta's classes sit at the meeting point of technical discipline and personal expression. In Bharatanatyam, she teaches the classical vocabulary while pushing students to connect with the stories each form is designed to tell. In Kids Hip Hop, she channels the same instinct for structure into something that works for young movers — building coordination, confidence, and a genuine love of music through movement. She is known for being present in the room — giving individual feedback without disrupting the group, adjusting the energy of a class to match who is there, and creating an environment where students feel encouraged rather than judged. ## Specialisations - **Bharatanatyam** — classical technique, mudras, rhythm patterns, expressional performance - **Bharatanatyam fusion** — classical vocabulary meeting contemporary and street-style elements - **Kids Hip Hop** — age-appropriate structure building coordination, rhythm, and confidence in young dancers ## Join a Batch - **Book a free trial:** [Free trial booking](https://twistnturns.in/free-trial.html) — pick Bharatanatyam or Hip Hop and your nearest studio, mention *Srijeeta* in the note. - **Salt Lake:** [Salt Lake timetable](https://twistnturns.in/time-table/dance-classes-at-salt-lake.html) - **Dum Dum Park:** [Dum Dum Park timetable](https://twistnturns.in/time-table/dum-dum-park.html) - **Ruby:** [Ruby timetable](https://twistnturns.in/time-table/ruby.html) - **Related:** [Bharatanatyam classes in Kolkata](https://twistnturns.in/classes-forms/indian-classical/bharatanatyam-dance-classes-kolkata.html) · [Hip Hop classes](https://twistnturns.in/classes-forms/teens-adults/hip-hop-dance-classes-in-kolkata.html) ## Meet the Rest of the Team Srijeeta 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 Srijeeta Mondal? Srijeeta Mondal is a dance instructor at Twist N Turns, Kolkata. She began Bharatanatyam at age four, trained for over a decade at the Kalamandalam Dance Institute under Dr. Thankumunni Kutty, and joined Twist N Turns as an instructor in 2023. She teaches Bharatanatyam fusion and Kids Hip Hop at the Salt Lake, Dum Dum Park, and Ruby studios. ### What dance styles does Srijeeta teach at Twist N Turns? Srijeeta teaches Bharatanatyam (and Bharatanatyam fusion) and Kids Hip Hop. She trained at Kalamandalam in classical Bharatanatyam, then added Hip Hop during her time as a student at Twist N Turns. Both forms now feature in her teaching. ### What is the Kalamandalam Dance Institute? Kalamandalam is a respected classical dance institution. Srijeeta trained there under Dr. Thankumunni Kutty, a renowned guru in the Bharatanatyam community, from 2011 onwards. The training shaped her discipline, technical precision, and expressive depth. ### Who is Dr. Thankumunni Kutty? Dr. Thankumunni Kutty is a luminary in the Indian Bharatanatyam community and Srijeeta's classical dance guru. Under his guidance at Kalamandalam, Srijeeta immersed herself in classical training for over 13 years, building the technical and expressive foundation that defines her teaching today. ### Which Twist N Turns studios does Srijeeta teach at? Srijeeta currently teaches at the Salt Lake, Dum Dum Park, and Ruby studios. Faculty schedules are updated each term — check the live timetable or call 98310 18015 to confirm her current days and times. ### When did Srijeeta Mondal start teaching at Twist N Turns? Srijeeta joined TNT as a student in 2022 at the New Town branch, learning Hip Hop under Ashish Sir. By 2023, her skill and dedication led to her joining the instructor team — a progression that happened within the studio itself. ### Is Srijeeta Mondal's class suitable for young children? Yes. Srijeeta specifically teaches Kids Hip Hop alongside Bharatanatyam, adapting her class structure, music, and progressions to suit young learners. Her background in classical training gives her an instinct for building good physical habits in children from the start. ### How do I join Srijeeta's classes at Twist N Turns? Book a free trial on the Twist N Turns website, call or WhatsApp 98310 18015, or email info@twistnturns.in. Mention 'Srijeeta' in your booking note and the team will find you the right batch — Bharatanatyam or Kids Hip Hop.