# Rakhi Mondal (ZIN) > Rakhi Mondal is a certified Zumba and Aqua Zumba instructor (ZIN) at Twist N Turns, Kolkata, with a background in Kathak, Bharatanatyam, - Canonical: https://twistnturns.in/members/teachers/zin-rakhi-mondal.html - Published: 2022-08-02 - Last updated: 2026-06-22 - Category: Active - Instructors - Publisher: Twist N Turns Dance Studios, Kolkata — https://twistnturns.in --- ![Rakhi Mondal — ZIN Zumba Instructor at Twist N Turns Kolkata](https://twistnturns.in/images/Members/Zin_rakhi_new.jpeg) **Certified Zumba and Aqua Zumba instructor at Twist N Turns, Kolkata** — a ZIN credential holder with training across Kathak, Bharatanatyam, contemporary, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, salsa, and Kalaripayattu. ## At a Glance | | | |---|---| | **Role** | Active Instructor | | **Primary styles** | Zumba, Aqua Zumba | | **Certification** | ZIN (Zumba Instructor Network) | | **Classical training** | Kathak, Bharatanatyam | | **Western training** | Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Salsa, Kalaripayattu | ## Rakhi's Story I started dancing when I was 3 years old. When I was a child, I used to dance to the songs that played on TV. Rakhi Mondal's dance journey is defined by an unquenchable curiosity and a love of movement that started before she could even remember. Growing up, she explored classical forms like Kathak and Bharatanatyam before branching into western styles and eventually discovering Zumba — a programme she describes as a true turning point. By earning both her Zumba and Aqua Zumba certifications, Rakhi brought a fresh and energetic dimension to Twist N Turns, inspiring students to see fitness not as a chore but as an expression of pure joy. For me, dance is an expression of happiness. Seeing my interest in dancing, my parents enrolled me in a dance school. My dance training started in that school, first on Kathak and then on Bharatanatyam. After the age of 15, I got interested in western dance then I started training in a school of Western dance. During this time I attended master classes in many dance forms like Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Hip-hop, Salsa, Kalaripayattu, etc. One day I got interested in Zumba after watching a Zumba event. I took Zumba training and got my certificate and that's how I started getting more involved with dance. Right after that, I took Zumba as my profession. After two years I took Aqua Zumba training. Now I am a Zumba, Aqua Zumba, and dance trainer. ## Specialisations - **Zumba** — high-energy dance fitness blending Latin and international rhythms - **Aqua Zumba** — low-impact water-based Zumba, perfect for all fitness levels - **Dance fitness** — draws on her classical and western training to create dynamic, inclusive sessions ## Join a Batch - **Book a free trial:** [Free trial booking](https://twistnturns.in/free-trial.html) — select Zumba as your preferred style. - **Timetable:** [Full studio timetable](https://twistnturns.in/time-table.html) - **Related pages:** [Zumba classes Kolkata](https://twistnturns.in/classes-forms/fitness/zumba-classes-kolkata.html) · [Ladies-only Zumba](https://twistnturns.in/classes-forms/fitness/ladies-only-zumba-classes-kolkata.html) ## Meet the Rest of the Team Rakhi 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 Rakhi Mondal? Rakhi Mondal, known by her ZIN (Zumba Instructor Network) credential, is a certified Zumba, Aqua Zumba, and dance instructor at Twist N Turns. She has been dancing since the age of 3 and has trained in Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and various western styles. ### What certifications does Rakhi Mondal hold? Rakhi holds official certifications in Zumba and Aqua Zumba from the Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN), making her a qualified professional in both land and pool-based Zumba classes. ### What dance styles has Rakhi Mondal trained in? Rakhi has trained in Kathak, Bharatanatyam, contemporary, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, salsa, and Kalaripayattu, as well as Zumba and Aqua Zumba — a remarkably diverse range of dance forms. ### What classes does Rakhi Mondal teach at Twist N Turns? Rakhi teaches Zumba and dance classes at Twist N Turns, offering high-energy sessions that blend fitness with the joy of movement for students of all levels. ### When did Rakhi Mondal start dancing? Rakhi started dancing at the age of 3. As a young child she danced to songs on TV, and her parents, seeing her passion, enrolled her in a dance school where she began formal training in Kathak and later Bharatanatyam. ### What is Aqua Zumba? Aqua Zumba is a low-impact, water-based version of the Zumba programme that combines Zumba choreography with aquatic fitness. Rakhi earned her Aqua Zumba certification two years after her initial Zumba qualification. ### How did Rakhi Mondal discover Zumba? Rakhi discovered Zumba after watching a Zumba event and researching the programme. She went on to take her Zumba training that same year, earned her certificate, and immediately made it her profession — later adding the Aqua Zumba qualification. ### How do I sign up for Rakhi Mondal's Zumba classes in Kolkata? Contact Twist N Turns on 98310 18015 to check Rakhi's current class schedule and availability across our 8 Kolkata studio locations.