Ms. Hetal’s Productions – From one of the emails..

People often ask why I don’t allow late entries into my productions.

Here’s the simple reason. 😊

My productions are story-based, curriculum-based, by genre and some are explicitly by styles and planned almost an entire year in advance.

Every dance, role, costume, formation, transition, backstage responsibility, photography schedule, interviews, and production timeline is carefully designed.

By the time we’re in the last three months, almost everything is finalized.

Many people think,
“We’ll save money and join just for the last three months so we can perform.” Unfortunately, that’s usually not possible.

Here’s what the last three months actually look like for us:

• Final 2 months: Closing choreography, production polishing, role confirmations of various dancers or drama final music dubbing and sound, Elite planning, costume checks, formations, props, certificates, medals, photography schedules, sponsor coordination, and countless production details.
• Last month: Mostly rehearsals.
• Last 15 days: No regular classes at all. That’s my time to prepare as the Artistic Director for the production itself.

At that point, there are simply no extra roles left. Sometimes the stage is literally full. 😊, Run time is super full.

Most of my productions have anywhere between 30 to 70 performers, with approximately three to four hours of stage programming.

We also have strict venue timelines—we have to finish on time and hand the hall back. Adding even one additional performer affects formations, rehearsals, backstage flow, costumes, photography, lighting cues, and timing.

Since students are in “learning phase”, it is becomes too much for them to accomodate changes. Most are kids that’s why. Adults are usually not a problem.

Sometimes Adults too are not able to because of “learning phase”. It is that full.

On top of the performances, many productions include:

• Live video shoots
• Model shoots if any we have on list
• Interviews
• Professional headshots
• Sponsor recognitions, if any.
• Felicitations of our Student of the Year awards
• Felicitations for various parents and Elites
• Costume showcases
• New choreographers, staff or interns launches
• Product/Brand launch activities, if any
• Special guest appearances if Ms. Hetal invites somebody.
• Media coverage – One photographer and videographer is in-house.
  • One is from outside! See these service providers.

Everything is scheduled well in advance.

Our students also progress through a structured curriculum and graduate by level. Many use these performances and certifications as part of their college portfolios or artistic achievements. Because of that, I have to maintain very high production standards. I simply cannot compromise the quality or fairness of the process.

People sometimes pay for a drop-in class just to see rehearsals, sometimes to see if they can catch up to work or hoping they’ll get included in the production.

I honestly remember many of them who come like this because I genuinely feel bad when I have to say no. Sometimes I can accommodate someone, as some are really good. Sometimes I simply cannot.

It depends on the year’s story, theme, choreography, character requirements, available stage space, costumes, rehearsal time, and countless production logistics.

Certificates and medals too are planned way in advance. Sometimes even the certificates, medals, and production materials have already been printed months in advance. Usually, Ms. Hetal is on her way to pick those. That’s all.

One thing people may not realize is that saying “no” isn’t personal.

It’s logistics.

It’s planning. Costumes to name a few.

It’s respecting the students who committed and rehearsed throughout the year and that itself takes on their brain space.

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One interesting example was during the pandemic.

Our rehearsals had already been completed just before the lockdowns, and several groups had even finished costume rehearsals.

We hadn’t reached lighting rehearsals yet, but because everything else had already been prepared, we were able to use those recorded performances throughout the following year in various competitions and showcases despite the lockdowns.

It did not affect my anything.

My classes simply continued for the next level and that too was because people had “nothing to do” because of lockdown. Usually we have 2 months of holidays but that year in particular, next level continued, without break.

This made August 2021 as one of the biggest list of number of productions.

Morning 9 am to Night 9pm, 8 productions back to back including drama, some refused to do indoors so 1 production was added outdoors and 1 shoot was part of it. Run time was so tight, that 2 shows were overlapped indoor and outdoor 🙂

Dhamaal Events workshop students did not even perform that year as some were just workshop students – uncertainity in completion, uncertainity in online mode of learning, uncertainity of when the pandemic is over type of issues.

It did not matter to them if instructor could not come to DFW, it all went online. Anyways, Dhamaal Events package was not about performance. Eg – Manojbhai’s workshop students did not perform, neither did Mansi’s as that too was heavy in expressions and lot of practice was needed, Santosh’s only Elite level performed. All were strictly supervised and penned by Hetal Joshi Nagaraj as Hetal’s students were taking those as their next level. #YES

Students actually graduated that year as well and the costume and semi-costume rehearsals were their keep sake.

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So if anyone ever wondered why I couldn’t fit them into a production at the last minute, this is the reason.

It’s never because I don’t want to. Sometimes there’s simply no room left on the stage.

Sometimes, i have back to back productions through out the day and then I have shoots for certain projects or submissions. Photographers or videographers are paid for their time. I have to stick to time.

And when every role, formation, cue, costume, and production minute has already been assigned, there really isn’t anything left to add.

I truly appreciate everyone who wants to be part of our productions. If I say “not this time,” it simply means the production has already reached the point where it cannot be expanded fairly or safely.

There will always be another opportunity to begin the journey from the start, where everyone has the chance to grow, rehearse, and become part of the story together.

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Lot of people come for drop in. They actually pay for it to even take 1 class.

Open house and batch trial class are usually free. For that too trial class registration is absolutely required. Email, Phone Number, Details of class. Trial class does not mean enrollment of the program, be it paid or unpaid.

Once the enrollment is completed (which means transaction is completed and there is record of it and thus, is allowed in class,

Upon reaching certain number of students, Ms. Hetal does not allow new students simply for these logistics reasons.

It is 100% allowed to take a paid-drop in class. Drop prices vary.

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Anybody who visits also, are required to sign waiver or some forms.

In house productions and recitals are for own students only and enrollment is absolutely required to be part of these programs.

People who were upfront refused in 1st visit (2011 to till date). These individuals wanted to meet Hetal Joshi Nagaraj in classes or in person and wanted to perform or do activities but Hetal Joshi Nagaraj had to refuse for above reasons.

It was not advertised that company needed anybody.

1. Suroma Sinha – role play was full.
2. Deepika Pillai – production was full.
3. Deepika – other than deepika pillai – Arya international choreographer – she came during the mess time of g2. So Hetal did not want to take new people until everything is cleared. Hetal was in a huge mess.
4. Jayesh Patel. Role play was full.
5. Kalpana Dixit – She became student after the 1st refusal in 2011 production.
   • During Kalpana’s request —Company was in process of formation but Hetal Nagaraj had 1 hour run time of performances on series – Dil to pagal hain, Gujarati literature series, and Hritik roshan series – these were recital performances.
   • These were showcased as an external season later in recital production “The Catalyst” at an American Dance School (Dancers Workshop-it used to be in Lewisville, Texas) which allowed indian dance time slot.
   • The recital production “The Catalyst” was directed by Ms Barbara Mebane with a specific theme and concept within genre and Hetal Joshi Nagaraj just matched it through Hetal Joshi Nagaraj’s own work and bought 1 hour of time on her audiences and Hetal Joshi Nagaraj invited her own audiences too. 26 students of Hetal Joshi Nagaraj who were in Grace And Grooves company launch programs performed in that program and several series as part of company itself — as their 1st in-house recital, production and demonstrations with Hetal Joshi Nagaraj, self instructed exclusively throughout. The Catalyst was performed in 3 locations – Denton, Texas, TCU and in Lewisville Grand Center.
   • These groups performed with Dancers Workshops on various city level demonstrations showcasing Indian and Indo-American performances as part of Micheal Jackson series as well. The time slot distribution required a registered company name with an EIN number because of registered city programs. Company formation was in process and performances were unstoppable ready!
   • Hetal Joshi Nagaraj would occassionally rent on weekends the Dancers Workshop Studio space for various activities from 2008-2010 because of Universal Academy-Coppell Program students – who lived this side of city and needed extra practices.
   • In later years, Hetal also was one of Dancers Workshop-21+ hiphop student with her own group. #YES

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Success By Location – Graduates, Elites, Multi Program, Multi-Genre – Hetal Joshi Nagaraj.

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Founded in 2010, Grace and Grooves is a Texas-based performing arts organization delivering structured, curriculum-driven training across multi-genre disciplines.

​Over 14+ years of continuous operations as a registered company (est. 2012), the organization has developed a founder-led model focused on cultural education, performance training, and long-term student development.

​Current Leadership : Hetal Nagaraj. (2010-Current)  — Website : www.hetaln.com

Leadership – Artistic Director & Founding Solo-Director – Hetal Joshi Nagaraj (2010–Present)

Hetal Nagaraj is a performing arts educator, choreographer and cinematographer with over 25 years of experience across India and the United States, leading curriculum design, choreography, and program delivery across all training divisions.

Hetal Nagaraj began her performing arts journey in India in 1994 and transitioned into independent teaching and choreography by 1999. 

After relocating to the United States in 2004, she continued developing structured Indian folk and Indian classical dance programs for youth and community platforms.

By 2010, she formally established Grace and Grooves, which was registered as a company in 2011-2012 and has since evolved into a multi-genre performing arts training institution based in the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Hetal Nagaraj made sure to be in every class, supervise if needed as her own kids were part of every batch.

35 students per location, and 250 students in total enrolled at Hetal Joshi Nagaraj at this opening!

The best part of this process is that all graduated to decent advance levels in performing arts and 100+ are full graduates from very 1st batch!

In 1st year itself, company became national level and in second year, company made international news.

​ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

• 44,000+ structured documented performing arts training classes delivered since inception
• 4,000+ student program completions across multi-genre disciplines
• 300+ performances, shoots, showcases, and productions delivered
• 200+ workshops, lecture demonstrations, and community programs conducted
• Programs delivered across the USA, India, and extended international participation.

​PROGRAM AREAS

The organization delivers structured training across:

• Indian classical (Bharatanatyam)
• Indian folk dance traditions
• Bollywood and cinematic dance
• Hip-hop and contemporary movement
• Theatre and performance-based learning
• Indian Martial Arts – Demonstrations
• Lecture, Demonstrations And Workshops
• Institutional Programming and Curriculam.
• Research, Development, Training and Documented Outcomes.
• Supplement and School Programs to match Schools And Curriculam.

Programs are offered across recreational, regional, spiritual, faith-cultural, and performance-based tracks, with progression from foundational training to advanced choreography and stage production. 

​PROGRAM MODEL

Grace and Grooves operates on a curriculum-based training system with defined levels, technique development, and performance outcomes. The model integrates choreography, music, stage production, and cultural education into a unified learning framework that enables students’ growth.

​EXPANSION & ACTIVITIES

The organization has expanded its activities to include:

• Workshops and large-scale training programs (50–2000 participants)
• Artist development and mentorship initiatives
• Cultural event production and collaborations
• Media, choreography, and performance consulting
• 60+ Official Brand Serices Documented Outcomes

​RECOGNITION & STUDENT OUTCOMES

Students and programs have been recognized across community, cultural, and competitive platforms in India and the United States. Graduates have progressed into independent teaching, choreography, and participation in national and international-level programs as well as competitions and culture awards. Further more, student outcomes have 9 Documented Elite Lines while the others await the next.

​COMMUNITY & CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT

The organization has contributed to community-based initiatives including comparative, explanatory, workshops by genre, styles and demonstrations along with performances, various non-profit collaborations with various faith organizations, and cultural programming designed to support youth development and performing arts accessibility. Independent fundraisers by Hetal Nagaraj has contributed to upliftment of cultural initiatives and vertical growth of company graduates and post-graduates-Elites.

​GROWTH & OPERATIONS

Since its founding, Grace and Grooves has grown through a founder-led model, initially operating through limited weekly programming and expanding into full-time structured training by 2019. 

Programs are currently delivered across multiple locations in the Dallas–Fort Worth area with continued focus on scalability and curriculum development and internationally as well in more than 2 countries through project allocation.

All Programs are by level, curriculam and through fundamental techniques for the wellbeing of mind, body and soul!

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5. Business Ownership and Operations – Hetal Joshi Nagaraj.
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8. Official Brands of Grace And Grooves Corp – Hetal Joshi Nagaraj.
9. Documented Graduates of Hetal Joshi Nagaraj. – Hetal Joshi Nagaraj.
10. Elites Lines – Hetal Joshi Nagaraj.
11. Vendors of the Company – Hetal Joshi Nagaraj.
12. Documented Legacy of Hetal Joshi Nagaraj – 495 Years

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Vendors Performance Recognition – From March 2025 –

Vendors Services from March 2025 – Total – 3 – Gigs – Accounted as Ms. Hetal’s own as Ms. Hetal could have herself delivered too.

Since Vendors are by projects, productions, events, programs — these are by dates.

1. March 26, 2025 –
   • Contract, Gig, Photography, Videography endorsed to exclusive – Hetal Nagaraj.
   • Group Dance – Ms. Anula own group,  – Traditional Fusions.
   • Dance Solo – Ms. Hetal’s Fusion Performance.
   • Dance Workshop – Guneet Khurana, Bollywood.
     1. Song per request, by theme of the program.
     2. Steps picked by Hetal Nagaraj.
2. March 28, 2025 –
   • Contract, Gig, Photography, Videography endorsed to exclusive – Hetal Nagaraj.
   • Dance – Ms. Anula’s own group and other (contract name of individual not company, Ms. hetal knows her as her students come to Ms. Hetal for bollywood) – Traditional Fusions.
   • Dance Solo – Ms. Hetal’s Fusion Solo Performance.
   • Duet – Dance Boys – UTD Raftar, Modern/Hiphop Bollywood.
   • Dance Workshop – Guneet Khurana, Bollywood.
     1. Song per request, by theme of the program.
     2. Independently endorsed through Hetal Nagaraj.
     3. contract name of individual not company, Ms. hetal knows her one of her student of intermediate level took some workshops in 2020 onwards winning straight number 1 in bollywood and folk competitions. Student graduated in multiple programs and Ms. Hetal refused to come to Mckinney.
3. May 27, 2025 –
   • Contract, Gig, Photography, Videography endorsed to exclusive – Hetal Nagaraj.
     1. Dance – Ms. Anula’s own group – Traditional Fusions.
     2. Ms. Hetal as her own seperate Workshop – Bollywood.
     3. Ms. Hetal’s own performance, Solo – Bollywood Folk.

About Vendors – https://www.graceandgrooves.com/vendorservices

Other Related Posts –

• Vendor Program Clarifications.
• About Hetal Joshi Nagaraj
• Official Brand List
• Line of Elites
• Elites Line
• Perks – Vendors.

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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.

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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!!!

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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.
   3. Program Level-Graduates under Internships with Hetal Joshi Nagaraj, 1 batch in each genre.
   4. 1 Workshop 12 hour Bollywood under Hetal Joshi Nagaraj – Classical.
   5. In Person International, India and USA.
   6. Online International – World Wide, Company Platforms & Competitions.
   7. Elite Lines.
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. Program Level-Graduates under Internships with Hetal Joshi Nagaraj, 1 batch in each genre.
   4. 1 Workshop 12 hour Bollywood under Hetal Joshi Nagaraj – Classical – Kalari Demonstrations.
   5. In Person International, India and USA.
   6. Online International – World Wide, Company Platforms & Competitions.
   7. Elite Lines.
3. Mansi – 6 of the company – USA
   • 1 online – India.
   • In person – India.
   • Program Graduates under Internships with Hetal Joshi Nagaraj – 1 Batch throughout.
   • Workshops 12 hour – 2 under internship with Hetal Joshi Nagaraj.
   • Online International – Company Platforms & Competitions.
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.
   • In Person International, India, UK-London, and USA.
   • Online International – World Wide, Company Platforms & Competitions.
   • Elite Lines.
6. Aahana – 4 of the company – USA
   • 2 Online – India
   • Online International – Company Platforms & Competitions.
7. Ashna – 6 of the company
   • 2 Online – India
   • Online International – Company Platforms & Competitions.
8. Sindhu – 7 of the company
   • 2 online – India.
   • Online International – Company Platforms & Competitions.
9. Deepthi – 4. of the company – USA.
   • 1 Online – India.
   • Online International – Company Platforms & Competitions.
10. Audrey – 1 of the company + 1 gig – 2 – USA
    • Online International – Company Platforms & Competitions.
11. Aayan – 1 of the company + 1 gig – 2 – USA.
    • Online International – Company Platforms & Competitions.
12. He*** S**** – 2 performances solo & a 2 hour hosting – International – India, London, UK. in person.
    • In Person International, India, Canada and USA.
    • Online International – Company Platforms & Competitions.

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 Assistance 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 Dance Drama, 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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These details are available on hetaln.com.

Picture Gallery: Self-Sponsored Projects, Workshops & Productions — Excluding Annual Recitals and Regular Dance Productions

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These are listed on –

1. Sponsored Programs, Productions, Events, Or Shoots of Hetal Joshi Nagaraj are conviniently listed on this link
2. Sponsored means – Ms. Hetal Joshi Nagaraj pays for it and self finances it from scratch the whole project or the performance part of it. Usually, Ms. Hetal Joshi Nagaraj takes the mainstage because of performances and productions she delivers non stop in extremely artistic level.

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Partnership History, Brand Clarification & Program Structure

The RG2 collaboration was established as a short-term co-partnership initiative between Grace And Grooves (G1) and Raagaleena (RG) to create expanded opportunities in performing arts training, productions, and community engagement.

The collaboration focused on mutually agreed activities including:

• Specific training locations
• Shared inventory and costume resources
• Creative concepts and presentation development
• Choreography collaboration within selected genres
• Accessories and production resources
• Performance opportunities and gigs
• Promotional activities
• Select community and artistic initiatives utilizing existing resources of both organizations

Brand Structure Clarification

The identity RG2 was created specifically for this partnership initiative.

• G1 represented Grace And Grooves, which remained an independently operated organization with its own curriculum, leadership, staff, students, programs, locations, and artistic direction.
• RG represented Raagaleena, an independently operated organization under its own leadership. Run by Swapna Raagaleena.
• RG2 was a collaborative brand identity created as an additional partnership platform and was not a replacement, merger, acquisition, or continuation of either individual organization.

Both Grace And Grooves and Raagaleena continued their independent operations throughout the collaboration.

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RG2 Frisco FM423 Program Launch

The RG2 Frisco FM423 launch included specialized classes under Raagaleena’s independent crew leadership, including:

• Hiphop training
• Bollywood training
• Separate genre-based classes

These programs operated under the RG2 partnership structure with respective leadership responsibilities.

Following the conclusion of the RG2 partnership, the Frisco FM423 RG2 student group transitioned to Raagaleena’s continuation programs under Swapna leadership – instructor as Tulasi.

Grace And Grooves students and programs continued independently under Hetal Joshi Nagaraj’s leadership without interruption.

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Independent Leadership & Program Responsibilities

Grace And Grooves was under exclusive Leadership of Hetal Joshi Nagaraj.

All Grace And Grooves programs, teams, staff members, curriculum development, student training pathways, productions, and related activities remained exclusively led by Hetal Joshi Nagaraj / Hetal Nagaraj.

This included:

• Company launch programs
• Performing teams
• Elite and pre-elite training programs
• Curriculum development
• Student advancement pathways
• Staff and artist coordination

Grace And Grooves dancers and instructors included its respective artists, staff, and students such as:

• Sindhu
• Deepthi
• Ashna
• Nirja
• Samarth
• Akhil
• Kavni
• Sanj****
• Kavitha
• Additional trained students and performing artists

These individuals and programs were independently managed under Grace And Grooves leadership, including program responsibilities and applicable compensation arrangements.

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Raagaleena Leadership

Raagaleena maintained independent leadership of its own programs, artists, students, locations, and operational responsibilities.

The RG2 partnership operated through a co-partner leadership model where each organization continued managing its respective teams and responsibilities.

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RG2 Production Model

The RG2 launch production was a collaborative production involving advanced-level and adult/teen trained performers from both organizations.

The production model included:

• Combined advanced performing teams
• Shared artistic collaboration
• Joint creative development
• Co-partner leadership between Hetal Joshi Nagaraj and Swapna Raagaleena
• Swapna Raagaleena was handling advertising & schedule logistics while Hetal Joshi Nagaraj was handling studio bookings and program logistics.
• Teams remained with its respective leaderships.

The initiative existed as an independent collaborative project while both parent organizations continued their separate identities and operations.

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G2 Dance Factory / Grace Creations Background

Separately, G2 Dance Factory (also referenced as G2) originated as an independent performing group under Grace Creations. G2 had nothing to do with RG2 and G2 was simply +1 of Indian dances, other than Hiphop.

This initiative of Grace Creations was developed in 2012-2013 as a fusion performance platform incorporating:

• Indian dance traditions
• Tap
• Jazz
• Ballet
• Gymnastics
• Acrobatics
• Creative Yoga
• Contemporary movement styles

The group was developed from trained students participating in programs including:

• Ballet Academy of Texas
• Dancers Workshop (Lewisville)
• Coppell Dance Center
• Texas Gymnastics/Acro
• Artistic Yoga programs

These students desired opportunities beyond traditional Indian dance training, leading to the creation of a multidisciplinary fusion performance team.

To support this vision, Hetal Joshi Nagaraj expanded her own training across additional disciplines including:

• Hip Hop
• Broadway-style movement
• Non-Indian dance techniques
• Cross-genre choreography approaches

This broader artistic foundation supported future collaborations, including RG2 ( because of hiphop styles ), where Hip Hop became a shared creative foundation.

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RG2 Promotion & Sponsorship

The first official RG2 promotional sponsorship included:

FunAsia Radio / Saumil Thakkar and Ek Nazar

Promotion activities were supported through mutual collaboration between Hetal Joshi Nagaraj and Swapna Raagaleena.

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RG2 Conclusion

The RG2 collaboration existed for approximately eight – ten months and was concluded due to personal and operational decisions — G2 brand launch for Hetal Joshi Nagaraj in Arlington, Texas so Hetal was looking for a studio place and India Trips Personal for Swapna Raagaleena affecting continuation of the partnership model.

Raagaleena on other hand was not much interested for g2 Arlington, Texas, USA and Hetal Joshi Nagaraj could not stop because of non stop Elite Lines which included several non indian dancers.

Following dissolution:

• RG2 branding was discontinued with mutual agreements and on good terms. Several students exchange kuchipudi under Swapna and other dances under Hetal!
• RG2 Frisco FM423 students transitioned under Raagaleena’s continuation structure while Hetal Joshi Nagaraj’s batch moved to Hetal Joshi Nagaraj.
• Grace And Grooves programs continued independently under its existing leadership and operational framework of Hetal Joshi Nagaraj.

The conclusion of RG2 did not impact the independent operations, curriculum, students, or growth of Grace And Grooves nor did it impact Raagaleena.

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Current Status

Hetal Joshi Nagaraj continues to independently develop and offer:

• Bollywood training
• Hip Hop training
• Cinematography and creative media programs
• Multidisciplinary performing arts education
• Cultural preservation and community engagement initiatives

Grace And Grooves continues as an independent performing arts organization with its own documented history, programs, students, productions, and community impact.

Picture Gallery – Wip

— Do not copy any word, concept or any ideology, verbiage, picture , any clip or dance, or any wordings of Ms Hetal as it is full trademarked, some copyright received and some ip too, by country – 2012-current

Grace And Grooves Booked by Producers – Collective – Hetal Joshi Nagaraj

1. Producers who sponsor Grace And Grooves Corp Productions or activities.
2. Sponsored who pay to Ms. Hetal Joshi Nagaraj to perform either by segments, by slot or by production – handpicked from pictures or promos.
3. Organizations who sponsor Grace And Grooves Corp Productions or activities.
4. Companies, Clients or Cities who sponsor Grace And Grooves Corp Productions or activities.
5. These are anywhere from 30 Mins to 1 hour.
6. External Sponsors or Client may sponsor a particular segment, slot in other stages to represent their participation, one dance can be sponsored request as well.
7. Culture Productions that provide sponsorships or Producers to perform.
8. Must be Ms. Hetal Joshi Nagaraj’s Program Attendee – By Auditions or certain age group – Graduates, Pre.Elites, Elites or Elite Lines.
   • Individuals either represent Grace And Grooves Corp, Hetal Joshi Nagaraj or the Producer with all rights waived off to reproduce any way producers want.
   • Local laws applicable.
9. Must have permissible visa to conduct activities in person-field and ability to take payments without restrictions.
10. NOT to confuse with Sponsorship Activities of Grace And Grooves Corp – This means Ms. Hetal Joshi Nagaraj pays for it.
    • Sponsorship activities are mentioned on this post.
11. Not to confuse with Fundraisers Activities of Grace and Grooves Corp or Texas All Star Program as these are run seperately.

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— Do not copy any word, concept or any ideology, verbiage, picture , any clip or dance, or any wordings of Ms Hetal as it is full trademarked, some copyright received and some ip too, by country – 2012-current