Our Team

Growing up in India, Uttara began her Indian Classical Dancing journey at age 9. After more than 12 years of classical training, she came to the United States in 2002 to pursue studies in Computer Science. It was during this time that she discovered Latin dancing, which propelled her to Professional Competitive Ballroom dancing and coaching. In 2017, Uttara embarked on a transformative journey, leaving behind corporate life to pursue her passion, leading to the establishment of Dance With Panache.

In 2010, Uttara completed her Teacher Training Diploma in American Rhythm and Smooth and has been teaching and competing ever since. For her, dancing is a form of meditation, and she aims to share this transformative experience and promote emotional and physical healing through dance. With a strong spiritual foundation and daily meditation practice, Uttara is committed to personal growth and inspires others to push their boundaries, never accepting "no" as an answer.

Continuously dedicated to her own training, Uttara believes there is always more to learn. Her teaching style emphasizes constructive feedback while appreciating and celebrating progress at every stage, recognizing its importance in a lifelong journey. Starting her professional Ballroom Dancing journey later in life than many others in the industry, she understands the unique challenges of learning this art as an adult, which she considers her greatest strength as a dance coach.

Uttara's pursuit of athletic training to excel in this high-level sport of Competitive Ballroom Dancing as an adult sparked her fascination with Human Movement Science, leading her to pursue Personal Training. With extensive experience in athletic training, injury prevention, and recovery techniques and RTS training under her belt, she also offers personalized 1-1 training sessions for weight loss, improved biomechanics, and enhanced movement quality for overall health and longevity.