Our teachers

Meet Pieu & Shawn

The directors behind Auckland School of Bollywood. Over 30 years of combined teaching experience, shared every Sunday in Grey Lynn.

Meet Pieu & Shawn

Co-founder, Semi-classical and Contemporary

Pieu Nalin
Pieu has more than 20 years of dance behind her, across Bollywood, semi-classical and contemporary. She is known for graceful technique and an expressive style, and her classes help students build strength, elegance and emotional depth in every performance.
Co-founder, Bollywood and Hip Hop

Shawn Thomas
Shawn brings 20 years of dance across Bollywood and hip hop, including training at Kings Studio. His classes are structured and high energy, built around clean movement, rhythm and stage presence, and he coaches students to perform with confidence on camera.

How we teach

Technique first, then the stage

Every class follows a structured syllabus. Students learn the foundations properly, then put them to work on stage and on camera.

123

students

30+

years combined teaching experience

2023

founded in Auckland

Real technique

A structured syllabus covering Bollywood, semi-classical and hip hop foundations.

Stage and camera confidence

Students perform live and on video, so they grow comfortable in front of any audience.

A crew to belong to

Friendships, teamwork and a supportive community of families.

A path to go further

Top dancers can step up to Bollywood United and The Nartikas, our performance crews.

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