Meet the Founder & Director

Gaurav Sonawane

Gaurav Sonawane is the Founder and Director of Dance Worx Bollywood Dance School — a passionate performer, choreographer, and teacher whose journey in dance spans over 21 incredible years. Trained in Contemporary, Hip-Hop, and Bollywood, Gaurav has taught, choreographed, and performed at prestigious events and festivals across the globe. He spent 14 years as a Senior Dance Instructor with the legendary Shiamak Davar, one of India's most respected choreographers, where he trained countless students and performed with the industry's biggest stars.

• 🎬 Bollywood Highlights:

  Gaurav has performed at major Bollywood award shows such as the IIFA Awards, Filmfare Awards, and Stardust Awards, and appeared on popular TV shows like Dance India Dance and Dance Premier League.

  He was also the winner of India’s first-ever dance reality show, Boogie Woogie (2005) — a milestone that kickstarted his remarkable professional journey.

  He has performed in blockbuster films including Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Dhoom 2, Yuvraaj, Game, and Jagga Jasoos, and has shared the stage with Bollywood superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Saif alikhan, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra, among many others.

• 🌏 Global Experience & Choreography:

  Gaurav has showcased his artistry across the USA, Greece, Australia, Sri Lanka, Macau, South Africa, and London. He served as the official choreographer for the Mirchi Masala Awards in Dubai, training stars like Govinda and Ankita lokhande.

  He also performed and assisted Shiamak Davar for international stages such as the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and the Closing Ceremony of the Indian Premier League in South Africa, where he had the honour of dancing with Katrina Kaif.

  Dance Worx Limited, a Bollywood dance school that welcomes dancers of all ages — from 4 to 64 — following his mentor’s mantra:
  “Have feet, will dance. Have spirit, will triumph.”

• Philosophy:

  💫 “Dance is not just about steps — it’s about feeling every beat and sharing joy with the world.”