Circles of Connection: BollyX, Garba & the Joy of Movement

🪔 Navratri Beats: When BollyX Met Garba

There’s something truly special about seeing a room full of people moving, smiling, and celebrating together - and that’s exactly what happened at our Navratri Beats event on Thursday, September 25 at Bay Club Redwood Shores.

The evening began with a high-energy BollyX session, filled with rhythm, sweat, and laughter. We then transitioned into a Garba workshop, breaking down simple steps and building a joyful circle of movement that connected everyone - from first-timers to seasoned dancers. The energy in the room was electric, the colors were vibrant, and the spirit of Navratri shone through in every beat.

🎥 Watch the highlights:

💃 Community, Culture, and Celebration

A few days later, on Saturday, October 4, several of us from class and the Strong Fit & Happy community met up again - this time at SEF Dandiya in Santa Clara. Surrounded by thousands of dancers, we carried the same energy from Thursday night into the heart of one of the Bay Area’s biggest Garba celebrations.

It was incredible to see students, friends, and families sharing space, rhythm, and joy together. What started as a class event became something much bigger - a celebration of culture, connection, and community through dance.

🎥 See the magic from Santa Clara:

✨ Gratitude

A huge thank-you to everyone who made these moments possible - to my students for showing up with such enthusiasm, to my guest instructor Archana, to our Garba leader Mayuri, and to everyone who helped behind the scenes. You all made this Navratri truly unforgettable.