Princeton Junction, NJ – June 15, 2025|Pranavam School of Dance proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new studio located at Unit 1101, 43 Princeton Hightstown Road, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550. The milestone event brought together students, families, and prominent community members in a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and community spirit.
The grand opening featured lively student dance performances, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and guided studio tours. The energy and enthusiasm at the event reflected the school’s growing presence in the region and its commitment to promoting Indian classical and Bollywood dance among children and adults alike.
“This studio is not just a place to teach dance—it’s a space for joy, discipline, and lifelong learning,” said Pranaya Akula, Founder and Artistic Director of Pranavam School of Dance. “We are thrilled to finally have a space that reflects our vision, and we are grateful to the community for their continued support.”
The celebration was graced by the presence of several esteemed guests including Dr. Hemant Marathe, Mayor of West Windsor Township, NJ; Andrea Sue, Council President of West Windsor; Upendra Chivukula, former New Jersey Assemblyman and former Commissioner on the NJ Board of Public Utilities; Srujal Parikh, Secretary and Past President of the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA NY-NJ-CT-NE); Saurin Parikh, 2025 President of FIA and Chief of Collection Systems Investigation at the NYC Department of Environmental Protection; Sridhar Chillara, Chairman of South Asians for Governor Jack and CEO of TV5 International and Mana TV; and Srihari Mandadi, President of the North America Telugu Society (NATS).
The new studio is designed to serve as a hub for both education and cultural engagement. It will offer weekly structured classes in Bharatanatyam, Bollywood, and semi-classical dance forms for students of all ages. In addition to regular classes, the space will be used to host workshops, cultural events, birthday parties, and private gatherings, adding versatility to its cultural mission.
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