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Sumeet Nagdev Dance Arts - SNDA established in April 2007 by 20 year olds Sasha & Sumeet Nagdev, is a performing arts organisation. SNDA’s vision has been to promote inclusive dance arts amongst the youth of India, keeping Indian culture & its rich artistic history as the foundation while also allowing new ideas to prosper in light of the present.
HO ja mukt (2023)
Sumeet nagdev
founder
Artistic Director Sumeet Nagdev is a writer, choreographer, musical director and a film maker. He is a management graduate from HR College and has majored in performing arts in Duke University & Martha Graham School (USA). In 2015 he was a judge on a television reality show whereas with his company SNDA he has helmed stage & film projects in over 22 countries, created more than 700 live showcases for some of the largest venues in the world, directed India’s film actors in more than 70 commercial shorts and music videos and created a feature film,’Ho Ja Mukt’ in 2023.
artistic director
choreographer
writer
filmmaker
sasha nagdev
co-founder
Since the age of five, Sasha has acted in more than forty commercial shorts and three television sitcoms. She continued her love for performing arts in high school and college days. In 2007, she graduated from Jai Hind College with a distinction in mass media and went on to co-found SNDA with Sumeet. Post SNDA’s initiation, she shot for a Hindi Feature Film, ‘Tere Mere Phere’ as the lead actress in 2011. In 2018, Sasha started Sasha Production a broadcast film unit that produces ad films and music videos. She produced the feature film - ‘Ho Ja Mukt’ in 2023 and continues to produce film works and large scale productions.
executive director
actor
producer
dramaturge
The Company
The Company Division performs contemporary Indian dance, theatre & film productions at premiere dance, theatre & arts festivals and venues. SNDA has performed in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Jaipur, Seattle, Lisbon, New Jersey, New York, Bali & many other cities. Sumeet along with his company has also done television, advertisements and Film Projects with various Indian Film Artists and well known personalities.
The Academy
The Academy Division is focused on community & professional programs with organized and structured curriculums in various dance, theatre, music & creative movement subjects. The faculty at SNDA are associate members of the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing (CSTD) and conduct certified courses for students. More than 90% Alumni of full time programs are now professionals around the world.
SNDA’S Academic Division took shape in 2007 in a small 350 square feet studio which within a span of 2 years had expanded into 1600 square feet and 320 students registered for the yearly programs. By 2024 over 20000 students have studied with SNDA’s Academy |
SNDA’s major contribution to performing arts education comes by associating with schools and colleges across India. More than 50 schools of India have introduced SNDA’s performing arts curriculum within their schools. |
The academy has syllabus based designed curriculum and mostly accepts student admissions for a minimum of 1 year which is divided into 2 semesters |
The Academy also organises workshops and camps within school campuses other than creating large scale musical productions with students of the participating schools. Most of the participating schools are in the top 10 ranking schools of India. |
Film & Stage
2017
TaTa Tea Jaago Re Campaign
Award winning creative direction for Tata Tea Ad film– Jaago Re Campaign
2016
Dhrut
‘Dhrut’ - An SNDA Contemporary Dance Production tour in New York, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune
2020
Hyundai Creta Auto Expo
The Human Car, Award winning Performance for Hyundai Creta Launch at The Auto Expo 2020 held in Noida Expo Center
2022
Jio World Centre Promo
Promo Performance Creation and Choreography for Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center
2023
The Magic Carpet
Production, Direction, Choreography & Performance for ‘The Magic Carpet’ - An Aladdin Musical
2023
I AM! AM I?
‘I AM! AM ?’ a dance and theatre piece in the
Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center
2015
Judge on Dance Plus
Judge on Television Show Dance+
Created 60 Televised Performances
2022
Mumbai International Film Festival
Performance Creations of Opening and Closing Ceremony for Mumbai International Film Festival
2019
Music Video for Netflix Film
Music Video Direction for Netflix Film Brij Mohan Amar Rahe
2024
Harmony
2024
Liminal Gaps
2022
Vasundhara Diamond Roof
A site specific modern dance production with live music for Kiran Nadar Museum of Arts, Sunder Nursery, Delhi
Movement Artists for NMACC Art House Liminal Gaps exhibition
Promos and Live Showcase of Hyderabad’s Premium Jewelry Brand ‘Vasundhara Diamond Roof’ for completing 25 years
2011
Gandhi is Alive
SNDA’s first full-length production ‘Gandhi is Alive’
2012
Saki Naka
Saki Naka was premiered at Ahsas 2012 - Mumbai's International Dance Arts Festival
2013
Talkative Dancer
Sumeet’s solo production ‘Talkative Dancer’ toured in eight countries across Europe & USA
2017
Trishna
Trishna premiered at the closing of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2017 in Mumbai
2017
Dashanan
Sumeet Nagdev’s Solo Performance, for the first time choreographed by his mentor Steve Rooks titled ‘Dashanan’
2024
Jan Jaati for SiDF
Jan Jaati performed at Seattle International Dance Festival USA
2018
Blazing Bajirao
Blazing Bajirao – The Musical for International Nuts & Dry Fruits Conference in Chennai perfomed in 12 World Cruises
2016
Mast Malang Music Video
Choreography & Music Video Direction for Film Song Kabaad The Coin with the national award winning writers of Manjhi the Mountain Man
2013
UN Round Square Conference
Large Scale Musical Production with 600 dancers for United Nations Round Square Conference, conferred by H.H. Prince Andrew The Duke of York
Schools
2018 - 2022
The Daly College
Indore
Musical Direction of Enlightenment for
The Daly College collaborating with
projection mapping technology
2013 - 2023
Heritage Girls’ School
Udaipur
Heritage Girls’ School
PG Productions 2016 - 2023
2008 -2012 & 2023
Mayo College Girls’ School,
Ajmer
Annual Prize Giving at Mayo College Girls’ School, Ajmer 2008 - 2012; 2023
2014, 2018 & 2022
Rajkumar College,
Rajkot
Rajkumar College, Rajkot, Large Scale Productions in 2014, 2018 & 2022
2023
Scindia School for PM of India,
Gwalior
Celebratory performance for 125 years of Scindia School graced by PM Shri Narendra Modi
2018 - 23
Delhi World Public School,
Ajmer
Delhi World Public School, Ajmer Musical Productions 2018-2023
2023 - 2024
Bombay Scottish School,
Mumbai
Year round regular Dance & Theatre classes at Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai
2023
Sanskriti The School,
Ajmer
Creative Direction & Choreography for Annual Functions at Sanskriti The School, Ajmer
2023
Vandya International School, Guwahati
Musical Direction for Vandya International School, Guwahati, first Founders Day
History
2007
On April the 26th 2007, Sasha and Sumeet Nagdev established the Expressions Modern Dance Company (EMDC), which was based at the Expressions Dance & Fitness Studios in Dadar. The studios housed many guest faculty and teachers. Sumeet, who was a college student during this period, was also an upcoming choreographer and performer. He was given the opportunity to appear on television as a choreographer on a Star Plus dance programme Nach Baliye 3.More importantly, it was during this time that Sumeet was offered a scholarship to dance and study in Singapore with Tan How Choon and Chin Huat.
2008
In 2008, Expression’s studio became a popular landmark in Dadar. Hordes of students and dance lovers, many of whom had to be waitlisted, began training and auditioning in hopes of joining the company. Sumeet began working with and recruiting more advanced dancers for EMDC. The company showcased two successful productions, ‘Enlighten’ in June, and ‘Spark’ in December, with ‘Spark’ going on to become an annual students’ production. Sumeet was offered a scholarship from the Martha Graham Dance Company and left to study in New York in December
2009
Due to the rising success of EMDC, they renovated the Expressions Studios in 2009. The space was transformed into 1700sqft and all classes were independently run by Sumeet. The official company was formed and began performing showcases and events all over India. In April 2009, EMDC introduced a dance festival called ‘Ahsas.’ This was the premiere performance for the official EMDC dancers since being formed by Sumeet. Mr Steve Rooks former dancer of the Martha Graham Dance Company from New York also performed at the festival. The festival Ahsas continued for five years.
2010
2010 saw developments in the structure of the company. Sumeet introduced the part-time and full-time diploma courses, whereby a student could register for one or two years to study a professional dance programme. Sumeet was selected as an international choreographer in residence for the American Dance Festival at Duke University.
EMDC was renamed to Sumeet Nagdev Dance Arts or SNDA as the company started performing at dance festivals across India.
2011
This year marked SNDA’s first full-length production called ‘’Gandhi is Alive,’ which premiered on the 30th January. It was performed in many different cities and at the US consulate. The production received mixed reviews, and critical feedback which was helpful for the development of the company and the artists.
In Feb 2011, Sumeet was also invited to be a guest choreographer for the British Dance Edition in UK.
2012
The popularity of Ahsas grew, and included performances by many guest artists.
The company created many small-scale as well as touring productions including ‘Rainbow Chakras,’ ‘Rise’ and ‘Saki Naka.’ The company also received a visit from American choreographer and teacher Steve Rooks who led workshops with the students.
2013
The solo-production ‘Talkative Dancer’ was created in 2013 and received much critical acclaim. It travelled to Europe and USA and top Indian critics identified Sumeet as a path breaking artist in India. The company also performed their production Rise at various venues. Sumeet also choreographed ads and music videos in this year.
2014
2014 was a year of change for SNDA. The studios went into renovation for nine months. As a result, both the academy and the company was dissolved. Sumeet performed as a soloist in ‘Talkative Dancer,’ and ended up touring in eight cities across Europe and America during June. The performance met with rave reviews.In the last month of 2014, new dance artists were recruited to be part of the new company. The company performed a musical at NCPA for the Fiscal Association of the World Conference.
2015
The company and academy were re-established again at the beginning of 2015. The company worked on a television project for 4 months wherein Sumeet appeared as a judge for the first time. Sumeet even choreographed various television promos, music videos and ad films
2016
Internationally acclaimed production ‘Dhrut’ was created in 2016. The company was given the opportunity to travel to New York, and also perform ‘Dhrut’ at multiple cities across India. The critics lauded Dhrut and it became another high-point in the company’s growth.
2017
SNDA celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2017. To celebrate, various renowned dance artists and choreographers were brought in to teach dance workshops.There was a hip-hop workshop with James Morrow, an aerial silk workshop with Brande lee, a dance therapy workshop with Tripura Kashyap, a breaking and contemporary dance workshop with 2faced Dance Company, Graham Technique workshop with Steve Rooks and a master class with Sumeet Nagdev.
SNDA also celebrated with four performances including ‘Trishna,’ ‘Kathak Baithak,’ the annual SNDA Student Showcase and ‘Dashanan.’ ‘Dhrut’ also continued to tour and perform. 2017 turned out to be the busiest calendar year for the company as well as the academy. Our academy students also won many awards and performed at various festivals in Mumbai. Sumeet even directed Music Videos and got the opportunity to choreograph 2 bollywood film projects. The company started planning a large full length production titled ‘Jan-Jaati’ for 2018 premiere.
PROJECT AHSAS
(Non Profit)
Project Ahsas is an initiative established by Sumeet Nagdev Dance Arts (SNDA) in 2007, and functions to support the artistic development of less privileged students by making dance education affordable and available to them. With this project, SNDA strives to impart quality dance education and bring the dance world together, free of any discrimination. Over 1000 children have benefited through this project to date.
Under SNDA, Project Ahsas offers full and part scholarships to students who possess the potential to pursue dance professionally. In the past, SNDA has offered scholarships to children from the slums of Dharavi, Antop Hill and Govandi.
Project AHSAS Scholars as an exchange of energy share their knowledge of dance with differently able societies or homes which host children who are physically or socially challenged or even at risk. The program runs through the help and support of our donors other than the assistance by SNDA faculty and artists.
Testimonials
Siddharth Anand Kumar
CEO, Yoodlee Films, Saregama India Limited
“Sumeet and his company are our "go-to" immediate first choice when it comes to dance, theatricality & allied arts. His willingness to experiment and wild inventiveness is backed by a team of dedicated and exceptional artists and they create magic together.”
Neeraj Bedhotiya
Educationist & Director of Sanskriti The School
“Not only does SNDA deliver high-quality show each time, they strike a chord with the participating artists with their abundance of energy, positive outlook, professionalism, ethics, and genuineness of purpose. Their courage mixed with their entrepreneurial streak got us to do unthinkable, unheard of a project for a school, a feature film with school children and staff in the middle of Covid in 2020. Once they set sight on a goal, they do not rest until achieved. A priceless asset to anyone who works with them.”
Arjun Narne
Director, KW Conferences
“I want to take this opportunity to let you know what a fantastic experience I had working with Team SNDA over several conferences. Throughout all the pre-planning and execution, the SNDA team was incredibly professional and a lot of fun to work with! The entire team was extremely dedicated and ridiculously hard working! KWC has been managing conferences as India's pioneering PCO for more than 25 years and your team is one of the best I have had the pleasure to work with, truly.”
Rani Mukherji
Film Actor & Producer
“My daughter has fallen in love with the teachers of SNDA and their methods. They are very patient and so knowledgeable of the programs they are doing.”
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