Ritu Neb - Founder and Artistic Director
Ritu is leader interested in dance, fitness and women’s issues. She is interested in helping others while bringing a positive grace and enthusiasm to any project or working relationship.
Even though she had challenging times in her life she got up and started again from scratch. She started her own web design company Elegant Media in 2007 and eventually found satisfaction in entrepreneurship. In 2015 she found her other passion – Dance. She is a Founder and Director of Pure Soul Energy Dance Academy. She has been teaching dance for over 9 years. Ritu has received wide acclaim for her deep commitment to the dance and expressive style.
She is a professional expressive dance Instructor and experienced in teaching both Bollywood dance and Bollyfit classes. She believes that dancers put across their artistry through movement.
Ritu and other members of the performance group have shared their Pure Soul Energy at numerous events across the GTA. The Dance Academy provides classes to seniors, kids, youth & adults.
Raman Kaur - Professional Kathak Dance Instructor
Harmonizing Tradition: Indian Classical Kathak Performer & Coach
As an accomplished Kathak dancer with extensive training and a successful competition history in India, I relocated to Canada in 2022, continuing my dedication to this exquisite art form. I actively practice, perform, and teach Kathak, nurturing my passion and sharing my knowledge with others.
Indian Classical Kathak is a captivating dance characterized by its rhythmic footwork, graceful movements, and expressive storytelling.
Ankush Jahota - Professional Bhangra Dance Instructor
Ankush Jagota is a professional Bhangra choreographer and fitness trainer with over 11 years of experience. Bhangra has been his passion since his school days, and despite working in IT, he pursued it fervently. For Ankush, Bhangra is more than a hobby; it’s his constant source of exhilaration.
Over the past decade, he has had the privilege of performing, judging various Bhangra events, conducting workshops, and choreographing for weddings. Initially based in Chandigarh, India, he relocated to Canada in November 2022. In Canada, Ankush found the perfect opportunity through Ritu, the owner of Pure Soul Dance Academy. Pure Soul has provided him with a platform to continue teaching Bhangra classes and performing at diverse events, fueling his passion even more.