Founder & Artistic Director, Khushi Dance Academy

Sonal Jhaveri has always lived her life through dance. What began as a shy teenager copying Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit during family gatherings slowly grew into a lifelong love story with movement. Dance became her comfort, her joy, and eventually, her identity.

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For many years, Sonal explored a variety of styles — Bollywood, Folk, Fusion — enjoying every bit of expression they offered. Yet deep inside, she felt something was missing. She wanted depth, discipline, and a connection that went beyond performance. That search led her to Bharatanatyam, a discovery that changed everything.

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Sonal was fortunate to train under the world-renowned Bharatanatyam exponent Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy (www.vasundharadance.com), hailing from the culturally rich city of Mysore, India. Under her Guru’s profound guidance, Sonal immersed herself in years of rigorous training, earning her Junior, Senior, Pre-Vidhwat, and Post-Vidhwat degrees with distinction from the Karnataka Education Board, along with the honorary title of “Vidushi.”

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Today, based in New Jersey, Sonal continues to contribute to the arts community through performances, choreography, and cultural collaborations across the USA. She has presented solo works on prestigious platforms, both online and on stage, and has performed internationally as part of her Guru’s major productions.

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But Sonal’s greatest joy lies in teaching. For the past 12 years, she has been running her own dance academy, creating original productions and nurturing young dancers through every step of their journey. She believes dance is an education — a beautiful blend of theory, technique, discipline, and emotion. To honor her students’ hard work, she partners with exam boards in NJ so they can earn formal certificates and degrees, adding meaning and recognition to their dedication.

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Every class she teaches, every choreography she creates, and every student she guides is a reflection of her belief:
dance has the power to shape character, build confidence, and keep culture alive — one heartbeat at a time.