Manali Deshpande is a Bay Area dance instructor, choreographer, and professional performer with over 15 years of experience teaching and inspiring dancers of all ages. She has taught Zumba®, MixxedFit®, and Bollywood dance at Gurus of Dance, in addition to choreographing and teaching for weddings, special events, and performances.
A trained dancer in tap, jazz, and Bharatanatyam (Indian classical dance), Manali brings versatility and creativity to every class. She is also a professional performer with Gurus of Dance and has appeared in halftime shows for the Golden State Warriors, the San Jose Sharks, and the Golden State Valkyries.
Manali believes anyone can learn to dance with the right guidance and encouragement. Her teaching style focuses on building confidence, helping students unlock their potential, and creating a fun, welcoming environment where everyone can grow while enjoying the art of dance.
Outside the studio, Manali works full-time as a Human Resources Business Partner for a medical device company. She is excited to share the energy and excitement of Sweaxology®, leaving you feeling confident, empowered, sexy, and sweaty!