LA Times Daily Pilot: Apra Bhandari brings her Bollywood experience to Adaa Dance Academy

In this feature, LA Times highlights how Apra Bhandari brought her rich Bollywood and Indian dance experience to Orange County through Adaa Dance Academy. It covers her early roots—beginning dance training in kathak on Long Island, her time in Mumbai working in film and media, and her evolution into a dance educator. The article also shares the story behind Adaa’s first official studio opening in Tustin, Bhandari’s teaching philosophy, and how she blends technical training with personal expression and cultural pride.