Elite’s Contribution & Recognition

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Leadership – Hetal Joshi Nagaraj – 2009 – Current.

Elite’s Contribution & Recognition

Our Elites are recognized based on the value they generated through performances, productions, workshops, client engagements, sponsorships, educational programs, internships, and other professional opportunities completed through Grace And Grooves.

Team members are listed according to their cumulative contribution through successful projects, repeat engagements, satisfied clients, producers, sponsors, and overall professional impact.

Whether they served as Elite Performers, Pre-Elites, Interns, Scholars, Volunteers, or Team Members, each individual has contributed to the continued growth and reputation of the organization.

At Grace And Grooves, contribution is measured not only through artistic excellence but also through professionalism, leadership, client satisfaction, long-term relationships, and the ability to create measurable value.

A Message from Ms. Hetal Joshi Nagaraj

I am incredibly proud of every individual who has been part of this journey. Your dedication, willingness to learn, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have helped build the success of Grace And Grooves.

Every opportunity you embraced, every client you served, every production you completed, and every challenge you overcame contributed not only to the organization’s growth but also to your own personal and professional development.

Whether you continue your journey with Grace And Grooves or have moved on to pursue new paths, you remain an important part of our story. Watching each of you grow in confidence, skills, leadership, and value has been one of my greatest accomplishments as an educator and mentor.

Thank you for your hard work, your trust, your resilience, and your pursuit of excellence. I wish you continued success in every stage of your life and career. Never stop learning, never stop growing, and always remember that your greatest investment is the value you continue to build within yourself.

In 2024, Hetal Nagaraj is celebrating 20 Yrs in DFW & 40 Years of Performing Arts!!!

All students, Elites of Hetal Nagaraj are international worldwide ONLINE.

Some Elites are In-Person International as well (USA, India, Canada, UK/London).

  1. Nirja  – 8 of the company + more than 25(as of 2019) gigs – 33
    1. Nirja – 6 of company Hetal Nagaraj, Grace And Grooves Corp – USA
    2. Nirja – 2 of Reachh Mediaa PR (prior to acquisition of Reachh Mediaa) – India, in person.
  2. Samarth – 7 of the company + more than 20 gigs as of 2021 – 27
    1. Samarth – 5 of company – USA
    2. Samarth – 2 of Reachh Mediaa PR (prior to acquisition of Reachh Mediaa) – India, in person.
  3. Mansi – 6 of the company – USA
    • 1 online – India.
  4. Jinal Shah – 4 of the company and 2 independent gigs – 6 – USA
  5. Jinal Shah – 2 programs of Hetal Nagaraj’s own – London, UK.
  6. Aahana – 4 of the company – USA
    • 2 Online – India
  7. Ashna – 6 of the company
    • 2 Online – India
  8. Sindhu – 7 of the company
    • 2 online – India.
  9. Deepthi – 4. of the company – USA.
    • 1 Online – India.
  10. Audrey – 1 of the company + 1 gig – 2 – USA
  11. Aayan – 1 of the company + 1 gig – 2 – USA.
  12. He*** S**** – 2 performances solo & a 2 hour hosting – International – India, London, UK. in person.

Total 100 Contributions, as per assignments.

Details of Elites —- Congratulations —-

  • Details – Team Contributions :
    • Assistance-Internships/Assisting practices, Independent Contribution as well as Group participations of more than 98% under Leadership of Hetal Nagaraj and extremely happy clients, organizers or contributors/producers. Below lineup is just for details as team contributions.
  • ALL Elites are taught to do their own choreography by skills listed or provided to them.
  • Mansi Chauhan –
    • Direct scholar path, joined at middle school 8/9th grade. From a beginners level.
    • 4 Educational Independently/Bollywood of entire level
    • + 6 Assitance instruction for those who need help and the group assistance.
    • + 2 High Budget Gigs independently handled.
    • Several wins within company Elites Teams. International Online. National USA/in person and online + one of the highest paid dancer of the company for 30 mins load time straight without a miss/entry/exits non stop. in 6 genres – Bharatanatyam, Bollywood, Folk of India, Semi Kathak, Hiphop and Fusions.
    • 1 Model shoot with the groups under hetal nagaraj.
  • Nirja Setty –
    • Joined at 3.5 years.From a beginners level.
    • 4 Batches of entire level Online and independently and under strict supervision of hetal nagaraj
    • + 8 batches assistance in instruction for those who need help
    • + straight wins for straight 10 years without a miss for each margam piece Bharatanatyam, Bollywood and for all folk dances(except some assamese folk dances-nominations).
    • + all gigs of company without a single miss
    • + highest paid dancer, model of the company as well for straight 1 hour load dance time as main dancer without a miss/entry/exits non stop in 5 genres – Bharatanatyam, Bollywood, Folk of India, Hiphop and Fusions.
    • + highest number of gigs under hetal nagaraj (25+)
    • + Several other group wins within company Elites Teams. International Online & In person. National USA/in person and online.
    • city/regionals/state and nationals and some international online and in person. Nirja travels to India as well for special projects with advance dates.
    • Almost all model shoots and submissions of the company and launced successfully 45 brands in USA and 2 international brands with own load work/model/shoot/dance and some small acts.
    • Launced 5 brands of Grace And Grooves itself in USA and internationally with own load work/model/dance and some small acts. Bollywood Commercial dances, Hiphop, and Musicals.
    • http://www.thesettys.com
  • Samarth Setty –
    • Joined at 3.5 years.From a beginners level.
    • 3 Batches of entire level Online and independently and under strict supervision of hetal nagaraj
    • + 4 batches assistance instruction for those who need help.
    • + Several hattick wins from 2013 to 2023 in all margam dance pieces of bharatanatyam, bollywood and for folk dances and in Kalaripayattu combat vs showcase.
    • + all gigs of the company until 2022 without a single miss.
    • one of the highest paid dancer, model of the company as well for straight 1 hour of load time as a main dancer without a miss/entry/exits non stop.in 6 genres – Bharatanatyam, Bollywood, Folk of India, Hiphop, Kalaripayattu and Fusions.
    • 1st Kalari grad of USA.
    • 2nd highest paid gigs under hetal nagaraj(20+)
    • + Several other group wins within company Elites Teams. International Online & In person. National USA/in person and online.
    • city/regionals/state and nationals and some international online and in person. Samarth travels to India as well for special projects with advance dates.
    • Almost all model shoots and submissions of the company and launced successfully 35 brands in USA and 2 international brands with own load work/model/shoot/dance and some small acts.
    • Launced 5 brands of Grace And Grooves itself in USA and internationally with own load work/model/dance and some small acts. Bollywood Commercial dances, Hiphop, and Musicals.
    • http://www.thesettys.com
  • Aahana :
    • Joined at age 4.From a beginners level.
    • 2 batches of entire level handled  – Bollywood Hiphop
    • + 2 batches assisted –  Kalari payattu showcases and demonstration.
    • 1st kalari grad of USA.
    • Several gigs of the company (bollywood with and without hiphop), model and dance submissions (just eligible from 2022 coz of 13 years as available coz of school)
    • Several awards city/regional/state and nationals Online and 1 in person International in DFW with the group and 2 solo(s) Kalaripayattu
    • Several company group shoots and submissions of the company.
    • Launced 5 brands of Grace And Grooves itself in USA and internationally with own load work/model/dance and some small acts.
  • Ashna :
    • Joined at age 7.5. From a beginners level.
    • 2 batches of entire level handled well – Bollywood and Bollywood hiphop
    • + 4 assisted – Folk and Bollywood
    • 2 gigs – showcases and demonstration bollywood vs folk & Kalaripayattu showcase vs contemporary .
    • Several awards city/regional/state and nationals Online and 1 in person International in DFW with the group and several hattricks in Bollywood and Folk. 1 Semi classical win resulting to gig request.
    • Several company group shoots and submissions of the company.
    • Launced 5 brands of Grace And Grooves itself in USA and internationally with own load work/model/dance and some small acts.
    • Third highest paid dancer, model of the company as an Elite, Group and Solo taking the full load of the production with maximum number of dances/group and solo appearances with full turn dance upto 1 hour.
  • Deepthi Chandrasekaran –
    • Refreshers program for Young Adults/Irving. Performer in Bharatanatyam thru auditions.
    • 2 Educational / Instruction / Bollywood Folk. From a beginners level for Bollywood.
    • + 4 Assistance practices bharatanatyam under hetalnagaraj
    • + 1 Gig independently traditional bollywood fusion/bharatanatyam demonstration under lecture of Hetal Nagaraj. Internaitonal – Online, National/USA in person/online.
    • 1 showcase / 30mins load time of her own performance only/Bharatanatyam
    • 1 Adults Elite Groups 1 gig for company representation.
    • Several guest appearances in group dances due to unavailability in practices or in group, last moment/family/kids.
  • Audrey –
    • Joined at age 4. (without missing a single class in those years and all holiday programs/workshops).From a beginners level.
    • 1 private class 1 level Bharatanatyam under strict supervision of hetalnagaraj.
    • Several Pre.Elites group wins commercial and educational national level online competitions – Hiphop, Bollywood and Elementary Bharatanatyam resulting to gig calls and submissions.
    • Youngest student to assign a private class to instruct and create a curriculam by names of skills – Bharatanatyam, Age 10.5
    • Youngest one to assist for Bollywood musicals. Age 11.
    • 2 online major shoots for international gigs and competitions during pandemic times.
    • G2 brand launch program for hiphop and musicals.
  • Aayan –
    • Joined at age 4. From a beginners level.
    • Assistance in 1 Kalaripayattu batches online as demonstration to practice skills/master.
    • Several guest appearances in Pre.Elite groups for Bollywood, Folk and Hiphop as well as Musicals.
    • G2 Brand Launch program for Hiphop and Musicals.
    • Youngest graduate of Bollywood at age 10(without missing a single class in those years and all holiday programs/workshops) and does his own choreography for fun.
    • Waiting to be 13 for other clearance.
  • Sindhu –
    • Young Adults Programs/Irving. From a beginners level.
    • 4 independent projects with her own teams under absence and on paper/mentor supervision of hetal nagaraj
    • 2 independent representations without hetalnagaraj’s presence.
    • 1 Adults Elite Groups 1 gig for company representation.
  • Jinal Shah – 
    • Mommy and Me. Mixed levels. Some dances in college teams and with her own mom.
    • 2 independent projects with her own teams under absence and on paper/mentor supervision of hetal nagaraj
    • 2 independent representations without hetalnagaraj’s presence
    • 2 gig without hetalnagaraj’s presence. independent representation.
    • 2 Launch programs Dec 2025 & 2 gigs – 2026.
  • Digvijay Singh & Family
    • Soon!

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