Rinhee Suberwal on her dancing journey: I started at the age of two

MUMBAI: Choreographer Rinhee Suberwal, who is also a tarot card reader, says that she began her journey in dance as a toddler. She adds that performing in front of an audience was something she learnt way back.

“I started dancing when I was two-years old Hailing from an artistic background, art and culture are in my blood. I started performing with my grandma's musical troupe and used to travel with her and my mom. I was born in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, and then in 2003 moved to Mumbai to pursue my career in choreography and dance. Soon, I became part of Shiamak Davar's professional batch. I did a couple of print ads, and then out of my passion for dance, I started my dance academy in Navi Mumbai,” she says.

She adds, “In about 3 months, I had 150 students to train. My students won many awards, and then my life took a positive turn when, through my uncle, who is friends with Prabhu Deva's brother Nagendra Prasad, I got my big break. I requested Nagendra Prasad to go through my videos, and then, all of a sudden, he called us to Chennai. I performed in front of the whole family, and they offered me a partnership for their dance academy.”
Things opened up after this, says Rinhee. “We conducted many successful shows and competitions, and through Prabhu Anna's help. I became a member of IFTCA (Indian Films and Television Choreography Association). I assisted Vishnu Deva for a project known as Baba Black Sheep with other assistants, choreographed Manish Paul and Manjari Phadnis, choreographed a Marathi album, hosted dance battles, and so on and so forth,” she says.

Talking about her association with the late choreographer Saroj Khan, she says, “Saroj Khan ji was a huge support to me, and she always believed in my talent, and she gave me a standing ovation most of the time.”

Talking about her journey, she says, “This is just the beginning; we are growing by the grace of God, doing so many high wedding sangeets and school and college events.”