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After relocating to Bangalore, a chance encounter with Salsa at a winter workshop at Alliance Francaise sparked a love affair that continues today. There he studied Rueda and Cuban Style under Cyrille Ngalle. Looking to learn LA Style, he found Alex Diaz teaching at a Bangalore club — and from there, there has been no looking back. He joined Furor as a dancer in 2008 and trained as an instructor.

He has taken workshops with Edie ‘Salsa Freak’, Eddie Torres, Dave Paris, Zoe Klein, Junior & Emily, Ricardo Murillo, Viviana Vargas, Juan Matos, Candy Mena, Alex Lee, Kimberly Nodora, and Terry & Cécile — each adding something unique to his journey.

After relocating to Hyderabad, Rish took on the responsibility of promoting Furor's unique blend of Salsa — laying the groundwork for its formal entry by jump-starting weekly Salsa Socials in the city. He brings experience in business, event management and IT to Furor, and manages its online presence alongside his role as Promoter. A poet, writer, musician and dancer, he balances his interests across the arts and sciences. When he's not dancing, he runs PlantDeck - a Landscape Design Build firm he built a decade ago along with his better half.

She is currently a full-time dancer and instructor at Furor Hyderabad, the oldest and one of the most respected Latin dance schools in Hyderabad and in India. Her Latin dance journey began with Furor and later expanded into seven years of intensive training in the United States.

She trained full-time under internationally acclaimed instructors including Rishikesh Chhabra, Alex Diaz, David Princess, Mariela, Sara Sandoval, and Camilo Forero. I have also been a member of their advanced competition teams, achieving placements at prestigious events such as the Las Vegas Super Congress, Battle of the Next Gen (Miami), Pune International Dance Congress (PIDC), and India International Dance Congress (IIDC).

With over 13 years of comprehensive Latin dance training and competitive experience, she brings both technical depth and performance excellence to her work with students and the team. Over the years, she has earned multiple titles and recognitions. Her goal is to continue contributing meaningfully to the Latin dance community by developing stronger, more confident and technically refined dancers.

In addition to her role with Furor, Mitali is the creative force and owner behind Fae Dance Studio - a dance and fitness studio in Sainikpuri, Hyderabad.

Passionate about helping students grow with confidence, she creates a space where learning feels rewarding, empowering, and fun. She continues to train under master teachers Rishikesh Chhabra and Alex Diaz, constantly evolving her craft and artistry. Alongside Latin dance, Swathi is also a dedicated Oriental Bellydance practitioner, bringing musicality, expression, and movement depth into her teaching style.

Beyond teaching, she also supports Furor Hyd’s social media presence and creative content for classes and socials, while occasionally stepping behind the console as an aspiring open-floor DJ at La Rumba Latin Party.

Off the dance floor, she works as a Software Manager specialising in strategy and solutioning for packaged applications, blending structure, creativity, and passion in everything she does.

With over a decade of experience in the dance industry since 2008, he has performed in numerous television shows, stage productions, and live events, building a strong presence as both a performer and instructor.

As a part-time dance instructor, Preetham specializes in Bollywood, Western, and South Indian Folk dance styles, inspiring students with his energy, creativity, and stage experience. Over the years, he has also trained in multiple dance forms including Bharatanatyam and Hip-Hop, constantly expanding his artistic versatility and love for movement.

Recently, he stepped into the world of Latin dance, beginning his Salsa and Latin dance journey a year ago — adding a fresh new dimension to his evolving dance career.

Balancing the worlds of technology and art, Preetham continues to pursue his passion for dance while thriving in the software industry, proving that creativity and professionalism can go hand in hand.

Training under Rish, she found a teacher whose approach goes beyond just the steps — grounding his students in the history and culture of Latin partner dancing, and making the learning process both structured and meaningful. His guidance over the years has been central to her growth as a dancer, helping her develop a strong foundation and a deeper appreciation for the art form.

She soon went on to learn West Coast Swing as well, and as her confidence in it grew, she began assisting Rish in teaching WCS at Furor Hyd — a natural extension of a journey that has been as much about giving back to the community as it has been about her own growth.

Three years in, Furor remains a space she genuinely values — for the dancing, the learning, and the friendships that have come along the way.

And just when she thought she’d found her groove, she fell head over heels for West Coast Swing recently—a dance that perfectly matches her personality: creative, playful, expressive, and never boring. Because what is life without a little drama?

In his own words "I began his salsa journey at Furor in late 2022 and have been fortunate to learn under the guidance of Rish, whose passion for Latin dance and emphasis on strong foundations and technique have greatly influenced my growth as a dancer. I am excited to be part of Team Hyderabad, continuing my journey of learning, sharing, and inspiring others through dance."

While having the privilege to dance in Indianapolis, Chicago and New York, he realised how varied Salsa music can be — and just how much of a challenge that poses while DJing. "Spinning at socials is a matter of feel. The challenge is getting the crowd to connect to the music. The dancers can be of varied levels and the song has to have something for all of them."

While DJing he impresses on the importance of smoothness in transition and moods in the music. "If asked what the greatest compliment can be to my DJing — I hope dancers feel that my style has flow. I like to think of it as taking the dancers on a journey, with each song beating a new path."

Adi started his DJ journey with Furor Hyderabad in its heydays and once in a while spins whenever he is in town. He's an adjunct faculty member at MICA and spends his time between the two cities Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad.