About Pray (Sway with Pray)

Your Favorite Bollywood Dance Teacher in Austin

From the moment young Prayrana Sharma watched her first Bollywood movie, something came alive inside of her! Growing up in Hyderabad, India, she was captivated by Bollywood icon Sridevi, who could tell stories with just a look and express a world of emotions through her graceful movements. Mesmerized by this artistry, Pray began practicing those captivating dance sequences on her own. If you've ever seen Pray dance, you can easily see the Sridevi influence in her expressive style. Her passion for Bollywood dance shines through in every class, workshop, and performance she leads.

Now a dedicated Bollywood Dance Teacher in Austin, Texas, Pray is committed to sharing the magic of Bollywood dance with everyone, whether through a beginner's class, wedding choreography, or a group celebration. Austin has become the city she proudly calls home, and it’s here that she has brought her extensive experience to life.

Pray honed her skills through nine years of rigorous training at the Shiamak Dance Academy in India, where she learned the foundations of dance with discipline and grace. After spending ten years immersed in Austin’s vibrant and inclusive culture, opening her own studio, Sway with Pray, felt like the natural next step.

SWAY WITH PRAY is more than a dance studio—it's a space where Bollywood dance meets joy, inclusivity, and artistry. Every class brings the energy and spirit of Bollywood to a warm, welcoming space for all levels. Whether you’re a bride preparing for her Sangeet, a beginner discovering Bollywood dance, or simply looking to dance with joy, Sway with Pray welcomes you to a world of rhythm and expression.

Meet The Team of SWP

  • Stephanie

    Dancer & Instructor

    Stephanie started her dance journey by learning ballet, jazz, folklorico and classical flamenco for 10 years. She danced with Aztlan Dance Company, a Latin Contemporary group, then went on to A'lante Flamenco and delved into flamenco for another 10 years, all while teaching salsa aerobics classes at Esquina Tango for 16 yrs. Now she is having a blast teaching and dancing Bollywood!

  • Laasya

    Dancer

    Laasya loves pink, flowers, social activities, and, of course, dancing! She is always happy and having fun if she is on the dance floor.

  • Trisha

    Dancer

    Trisha is a software engineer by profession and dancer at heart. Her hobbies include traveling, cooking, and gardening. Some days she likes to party, while others she loves spending time with herself. Dancing brings her joy and makes her feel alive!

  • Anuradha

    Dancer

    Anuradha works on technical problems by day, but would prefer to spend most of it learning and creating art forms. Aside from SWP, she studies Kathak dance and the Indian classical arts as both a practitioner and amateur historian.

  • Sucheta

    SEO and Content Manager

    Based out of Bangalore, India, Sucheta has around 7 years of experience in SEO and content writing. In the past, she has worked for renowned companies like Prime Focus Technologies, TCS, and the Landmark group (UAE). Currently she manages website content for HGS and Sway With Pray and helps budding entrepreneurs and startup runners be successful.

  • Preetesh

    Video Editor

    Preetesh Kayanadath has 13 years of experience as a video editor and motion graphics artist. He has worked with companies like Brandish Media Entertainment, IL&FS EDUCATION, and Shiamak Davar Institute of Performing Arts. His media production company is called Mania Studio, Mumbai, and he is also a part of SWP.

Pray - Your favorite Bollywood Dance Instructor in Austin

Pray has a diverse portfolio spanning group classes, private lessons, dance workshops, performances, corporate events, and wedding choreography.

She regularly hosts Bollywood dance classes and workshops featuring timeless Hindi Bollywood classics as well as the latest trending songs. Her classes are designed for all experience levels, making Bollywood dance fun, accessible, and welcoming to everyone.

Bollywood wedding choreography is one of Pray’s specialties. She creates personalized performances for couples, families, and wedding groups, from energetic Sangeet performances to romantic first dances. Sway with Pray offers wedding choreography in Austin, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Georgetown, helping couples across the greater Austin area create memorable moments through dance.

Pray’s journey and passion for making dance accessible were recently featured in Voyage Austin, where she shared her story as a dancer, teacher, entrepreneur, and founder of Sway with Pray.

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