About Pooja Rathi | Founder | Best Dance Teacher in Nagpur

40+Years Teaching

Meet the Founder

Mrs. Pooja Rathi

Mrs. Pooja Rathi is the visionary founder and principal instructor of Pooja Dance & Art Academy. With over 40 years of dedicated teaching experience and a lifelong passion for the performing and visual arts, she has shaped the creative journeys of more than 25,000 students across Nagpur — and, students across the globe through online classes.

She founded the academy in 2002 with a single, powerful belief: that every child carries a unique creative spark that deserves to be nurtured with discipline, love, and genuine expertise. Under her leadership, the academy has grown from a small local studio into one of Nagpur's most trusted creative learning institutions.

Beyond teaching, Mrs. Pooja Rathi has built a team of certified, skilled instructors who share her commitment to quality — ensuring every student receives the personal attention they deserve.

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Certified Kathak Visharad Achieved at age 12 · Teaching since then · 40+ years of experience

"Every student who walks through our doors carries a unique gift. My purpose — and my greatest joy — is to help them discover it, nurture it, and share it with the world. At Pooja Dance & Art Academy, we don't just teach a skill. We build a person."

— Mrs. Pooja Rathi, Founder & Principal Instructor

Our Values

The principles that guide every class, every performance, and every student interaction.

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Excellence

High standards in training, performance, and character — every single day.

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Growth

Every student progresses at their own pace, celebrated for their unique journey.

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Community

A safe, inclusive, and deeply supportive family for all our students.

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Cultural Roots

Celebrating India's rich artistic heritage while embracing modern creative forms.

Our Journey

Key milestones that have defined over two decades of creative excellence.

2002
Pooja Dance & Art Academy founded by Mrs. Pooja Rathi in Nagpur, Maharashtra. First batch of dance students begins their journey.
2011
First Annual Dance Showcase organized — a tradition of excellence that continues every single year to this day.
2015
Expanded to include multiple creative disciplines — art, singing, acting, instruments, and more. A true creative hub established.
2018
Crossed 9 creative disciplines under one roof. Students begin winning regional and city-level competitions consistently.
2020
Launched online classes — bringing the academy's expertise to students across India and globally, uninterrupted.
2024
25,000+ students trained milestone reached. Achieved 4.7★ on Google and 5-Star certification on JustDial.
2026
Official website launched. Academy expands its digital presence, reaching students across the globe.

Expert Faculty Team

Mrs. Pooja Rathi leads the academy as founder and principal instructor. She is supported by a team of certified, experienced teachers — each a specialist in their discipline — ensuring every student receives individual attention and expert guidance.

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