ABOUT
Joyful Movement. Bollywood Energy. Real Connection.
Nyssa Movement is the umbrella brand for Chitra Nair’s movement offerings in Chicago, Nashville, and online.
Through Bollywood-inspired dance fitness classes, community gatherings, and cultural workshops, Nyssa Movement creates joyful spaces where people of all backgrounds can experience movement, connection, and celebration.
At its core, Nyssa Movement believes movement can be more than exercise. It can be a powerful way to build community, reduce stress, and reconnect with joy.
WAYS TO MOVE WITH NYSSA MOVEMENT
What We Offer
Nyssa Movement offers a range of dance and community programs designed to bring people together through movement, music, and shared cultural experience.
Programs can be adapted for festivals, community organizations, wellness initiatives, and private gatherings.
BollyX with Chitra
Bollywood Dance Workshops
Chai & Choreo
Private Events & Celebrations
A high-energy Bollywood dance fitness experience that blends joyful choreography, music, and community connection.
Interactive workshops that explore the rhythm, expression, and storytelling of Bollywood dance.
A welcoming community gathering that combines gentle movement, music, conversation, and tea.
Custom dance experiences designed for birthdays, gatherings, team events, and celebrations.
ONLINE CLASSES
BollyX with Chitra
Live Bollywood dance fitness classes on Zoom.
No dance experience required. All levels are welcome.
ABOUT
Chitra Nair
Chitra Nair is a Bollywood and Bharatanatyam dance practitioner and performing arts leader based in Chicago. With decades of experience in Indian classical and contemporary dance, she brings a deep appreciation for rhythm, storytelling, and expressive movement into her teaching.
She currently serves as Board President and Director of Operations at Ishti Collective, a collaborative dance nonprofit dedicated to building community through movement and storytelling.
Through Nyssa Movement and BollyX with Chitra, she creates joyful and accessible dance experiences that invite people of all backgrounds to move, sweat, smile, and celebrate together.
CLIENTS REVIEWS
What Our Participants Say
“I look forward to BollyX with Chitra every week. Chitra’s passion and energy are contagious. She breaks down the moves in a way that are easy to follow. The sessions leave me energized and help me shake off the day’s stress.”
APARNA
"Chitra’s Bolly X classes are an absolute delight! She brings infectious joy to every session and breaks down each step with clarity and purpose. She keeps you motivated, celebrates your progress, and truly cares about creating a positive experience for every student. I couldn’t recommend her enough!"
LA SRIDHAR
"BollyX with Chitra has been such a fun and energizing experience! I’m not a trained dancer, but the way Chitra breaks things down makes it easy to follow and enjoy. She really adapts the class for all levels, so you feel comfortable just jumping in and moving."
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