an uma kapoor initiative
creating a nation of dancers, one beat at a time ... join in to become a NachNation citizen
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Welcome to NachNation – Where Passion Meets Movement.
Founded in 2012 by Uma Karmarkar Kapoor, NachNation began with one simple dream: to bring people together through the joy of dance. At NachNation, we blend the bold beats of Bollywood, the soul of Indian folk, the grace of semi-classical, and the flair of contemporary styles — all in one unforgettable experience. Whether you're joining a flash mob, dancing in a workshop, sweating it out in a workout class, or performing on stage, you're part of something bigger.
We stand for fun, fitness, and freedom of expression — and we’re on a mission to make the world dance with us.
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MEET
THE
TEAM
UMA KAPOOR
Founder & Artistic Director
Uma Kapoor is an award-winning choreographer and artistic director celebrated for her unique ability to blend creative movement and community spirit. Her training in Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Bollywood and contemporary styles inspired her to create Nach Nation. Before her career in dance, she received an MBA from S.I.B.M Pune, and went on to become a management consultant at TCS. Her true passion for dance and theatre has been lauded by India's top newspaper The Hindu and many publications.
Known for her meticulous attention to detail as well as her vivid storytelling, Kapoor pushes artistic boundaries through innovative, original productions.
MITALI TAMHANE
Choreographer & Instructor
Mitali Tamhane is a fashion professional, blending her passion for style with a deep-rooted love for dance. She has been training in Bharatanatyam for over two decades, having received her initial training in Pune, India. Since 2017, she has continued her artistic growth under the mentorship of Guru Uma Kapoor.
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As a lead dancer with Nach Nation’s adult competitive team, Mitali has brought to life key roles in several dance dramas and now serves as an instructor for the group’s youth and adult teams. As part of Nach Nation’s wholesome curriculum initiative, she helps with building a strong foundation of classical dance. Mitali is also a certified NachFit instructor.
KAVYA KAPOOR
Choreographer & Instructor
Kavya is currently a college student at Northeastern University. At the age of six, she began her dance training under the instruction of Uma Kapoor. In her dance journey of 10 years, Kavya has won innumerable dance competitions and danced many various styles. Recently, Kavya received a high gold for her solo and won first place for her duet at Starbound National Talent Competition.
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Kavya is an instructor for the nano/minor team and junior/senior team, and frequent dancer on NachNation Youtube videos as well as lead dancer for NachNation's Elite Team.