Mithali Shetty | Founder of BIPA
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Founder & Director, BIPA

Mithali Shetty

Redefining Dance Education: From Bollywood Stages to a Global Digital Classroom.

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Meet Mithali Shetty

Mithali Shetty is the Founder & Director of Bombay Institute for Performing Arts (BIPA), a Dance Influencer, Choreographer, Performer, Educator, and Certified Master Trainer with over a decade of experience in the performing arts and entertainment industry. With a vision to take professional dance education beyond geographical boundaries through Digital learning and make it accessible to millions of learners across the world.

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Global Education & Certification

  • Graduate with Honors in Professional Dance – Trinity College of London (Affiliation), UK
  • Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance – SLP College of Performing Arts, Leeds, UK
  • Diploma in Nrityashastra – Nalanda Dance Research Centre, Mumbai
  • Teachers of Dancing – Freestyle – IDTA, London
  • Communication & Public Speaking – LAMDA, London
  • Certified Master Trainer & Lead Assessor – MEPSC, Govt of India
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A Decade in Entertainment

  • Assistant Choreographer for Bollywood legend Sanjay Shetty
  • Assisted for major projects like IIFA, Filmfare, Zee Cine Awards & Filmfare Awards
  • Under the mentorship of choreographer Sanjay Shetty taught the families and bride & groom of the viral UDAIPUR MILLIONAIRE WEDDING (Netra Mantena and Vamsi)
  • Trained Bollywood stars: Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani, Rashmika Mandanna
  • Expertise in live events, wedding sangeets, and artist coaching
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Founder of BIPA

  • Founded BIPA in 2018 for structured holistic dance education
  • Govt-affiliated courses through MESC
  • Coached and mentored thousands of students globally
  • Created BIPA LA FEST with 200+ student performers
  • Transforming professional training into a digital-first platform

Professional Dance Training for Everyone, Everywhere.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, regardless of your country, age, gender, dance experience or profession, BIPA’s online courses and training are designed to give you the opportunity to learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever you are ready.

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