Meet Your Instructor

Shimcy Shijil is a renowned Bharatanatyam instructor and the visionary founder of Mantra School of Dance. With over 15 years of dedicated experience in classical dance education, she has transformed the lives of more than 10,000 students across India and the global Malayali community.

Her passion for preserving and promoting Indian classical dance traditions is evident in every class she teaches. Shimcy believes that dance is not just an art form, but a powerful medium for self-expression, discipline, and cultural connection.

A highlight of her illustrious career was participating in a Guinness World Record dance performance at the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kaloor, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication to the art form.

Through innovative online teaching methods, Shimcy has made quality classical dance education accessible to students worldwide, breaking geographical barriers while maintaining the authenticity and rigor of traditional training.