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Z4 Dancing Network is a dance and fitness academy based in Kolkata, India, founded and led by renowned dancer and choreographer Swapan Ray. The academy offers a wide range of Western and Eastern dance styles, along with fitness and creative programs for students of all age groups, from preschool children to adults and professionals. | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Z4 Dancing Network was established with the vision of creating a holistic platform for dance, fitness, and creative expression. The academy emphasizes quality dance education, individual attention, and scientifically designed programs tailored to different age groups and skill levels. | Z4 Dancing Network was established with the vision of creating a holistic platform for dance, fitness, and creative expression. The academy emphasizes quality dance education, individual attention, and scientifically designed programs tailored to different age groups and skill levels. | ||
The academy’s philosophy is summarized by its popular tagline: | The academy’s philosophy is summarized by its popular tagline: | ||
“If it’s dance you are thinking, it’s Z4 you are thinking.” | |||
==Dance & Fitness Programs== | ==Dance & Fitness Programs== | ||
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===Western Dance Forms=== | ===Western Dance Forms=== | ||
* Salsa | * Salsa | ||
* Cha-Cha | * Cha-Cha | ||
* Tango | * Tango | ||
* Jive | * Jive | ||
* Mambo | * Mambo | ||
* Rumba | * Rumba | ||
* Bachata | * Bachata | ||
* Samba | * Samba | ||
* Lambada | * Lambada | ||
* Merengue | * Merengue | ||
* Foxtrot | * Foxtrot | ||
* Waltz | * Waltz | ||
===Indian & Eastern Dance Forms=== | ===Indian & Eastern Dance Forms=== | ||
* Bharatanatyam | * Bharatanatyam | ||
* Kathak | * Kathak | ||
* Odissi | * Odissi | ||
* Folk dance | * Folk dance | ||
===Fitness & Creative Programs=== | ===Fitness & Creative Programs=== | ||
* Zumba | * Zumba | ||
* Yoga | * Yoga | ||
* Karate | * Karate | ||
* Painting & Art classes | * Painting & Art classes | ||
The academy blends high-energy Western dance techniques with the grace and expressive nuances of Indian classical and folk dance forms. | The academy blends high-energy Western dance techniques with the grace and expressive nuances of Indian classical and folk dance forms. | ||
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Z4 Dancing Network believes dance is not just an art form but a powerful medium for physical fitness, emotional expression, and personal development. Programs are designed to enhance: | Z4 Dancing Network believes dance is not just an art form but a powerful medium for physical fitness, emotional expression, and personal development. Programs are designed to enhance: | ||
* Self-confidence | * Self-confidence | ||
* Focus and discipline | * Focus and discipline | ||
* Motor skills and coordination | * Motor skills and coordination | ||
* Creativity and musicality | * Creativity and musicality | ||
* Teamwork and leadership | * Teamwork and leadership | ||
* Posture, poise, and overall fitness | * Posture, poise, and overall fitness | ||
Research-backed methodologies are used, especially in programs for children, where dance education also supports academic performance and cognitive development. | Research-backed methodologies are used, especially in programs for children, where dance education also supports academic performance and cognitive development. | ||
==Founder and Leadership== | ==Founder and Leadership== | ||
The academy was founded by | The academy was founded by Swapan Ray, an internationally recognized dancer and mentor. | ||
Swapan Ray is a Guinness Book of World Records holder for dancing non-stop for 75 hours with different beats. He is also the winner of the All India Latin American Dance Championship. His work and achievements have been featured by global and national media organizations, including: | Swapan Ray is a Guinness Book of World Records holder for dancing non-stop for 75 hours with different beats. He is also the winner of the All India Latin American Dance Championship. His work and achievements have been featured by global and national media organizations, including: | ||
* BBC News | * BBC News | ||
* CNN | * CNN | ||
* Star News | * Star News | ||
* Zee News | * Zee News | ||
* India Today | * India Today | ||
* The Telegraph | * The Telegraph | ||
* The Times of India | * The Times of India | ||
* Hindustan Times | * Hindustan Times | ||
===Awards and Honors=== | |||
Swapan Ray has received several national and international honors for his contributions to dance, fitness, and performing arts education. These include the Rising Leadership in India Award, Global Education Excellence Award for Performing Arts, International Achievement Award, Rashtriya Pratibha Award, World Signature Award for Best Branding in Performing Arts, and the Atal Behari Vajpayee Excellence Award for Dance and Fitness. | |||
==Faculty and Collaborations== | ==Faculty and Collaborations== | ||
Notable artists associated with Z4 Dancing Network include | Notable artists associated with Z4 Dancing Network include Meghmala Aichroy, a Gold Medalist in Kathak, who conducts classical dance classes across multiple Z4 branches. She has received numerous awards across India for her contribution to Indian classical dance. | ||
The academy also collaborates with internationally recognized faculty members specializing in Western, Eastern, and Indian classical dance forms. The teaching team includes Gold Medalists in Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Odissi, many of whom have received multiple awards in India and abroad for their contributions to the performing arts. | |||
==Branches and Expansion== | ==Branches and Expansion== | ||
Z4 Dancing Network operates across several locations in and around Kolkata, including: | Z4 Dancing Network operates across several locations in and around Kolkata, including: | ||
* Gariahat | * Gariahat | ||
* Bhowanipore | * Bhowanipore | ||
* New Alipore | * New Alipore | ||
* Highland Park | * Highland Park | ||
* Ashok Tower | * Ashok Tower | ||
* Salt Lake | * Salt Lake | ||
The academy also conducts regular classes at IIM Joka and in Siliguri. New branches are planned or under development in: | The academy also conducts regular classes at IIM Joka and in Siliguri. New branches are planned or under development in: | ||
* Esplanade | * Esplanade | ||
* Kankurgachi | * Kankurgachi | ||
* Rajarhat | * Rajarhat | ||
* Howrah | * Howrah | ||
* Behala | * Behala | ||
* Girish Park | * Girish Park | ||
Additional operational branches include Kasba, Park Street, Kalikapur, Santoshpur, Southern Avenue, New Town (two locations), Barasat, Dum Dum Cantonment, and Dum Dum Nagerbazar. | |||
Upcoming branches are planned in Nepal and Tripura as part of the academy’s regional expansion initiatives. | |||
==New Ventures== | |||
Z4 Dancing Network is developing a dance-based reality show for release on an OTT platform, with plans to launch from January 2026. | |||
The academy is also preparing a large-scale Zumba initiative aimed at creating a new Guinness World Records achievement through mass participation. | |||
==Vision== | ==Vision== | ||