My Story

Hello, I'm Aanchal Gupta, an Engineer by education and a Dancer by passion. Dance has always been a significant part of my life. After dedicating two years to a career as a software developer, my deep-rooted love for dance was reignited, setting the stage for my professional dance journey.

My dance exploration began at the age of 7 with Bharatnatyam, culminating in the completion of Visharad Pratham from Gandharva University. Growing up surrounded by the vibrant rhythms of Bollywood and Indian Folk, I naturally gravitated towards these art forms, performing professionally during my college years.

In 2011, Salsa and Bachata entered my life, quickly becoming integral parts of my dance repertoire. After leaving my corporate job in 2012, I traveled to the USA in 2013 for further training in Salsa & Bachata. In 2014, I established my dance company in Mumbai, offering a variety of dance services and training. With 8 years of Salsa and Bachata experience, I've performed in San Francisco, Bangalore, Bristol, and London along with leading multiple Ladies Styling Teams. Proudly securing the runner-up title in the Salsa Amateur Solo Championship and reaching the finals of the European Salsa Amateur Championship, my journey has been marked by dedication and global recognition.
In 2016, I earned my Hatha Yoga certification from the Sivananda Institute in Kerala.

My journey continued in 2016 when I moved to the UK, giving rise to BollyRed Dance Company in Bristol, now in London. Since its inception, BollyRed has successfully spread the love for Bollywood dance throughout the UK and has been honored with invitations to perform in Germany and Ireland, headlining cultural celebrations.

BollyRed is dedicated to meeting all your dance needs through Bollywood dance classes, workshops, private training, professional performances, and more. Over the past eight years, BollyRed has delivered captivating performances and workshops at various events, alongside conducting regular classes in London and Bristol. To name a few clients, Great London Authorities, London Designer Outlet-Wembley, Royal Docks, Womad Music Festival, Dialled In, MoveIT Dance Festival, and many more. I have also mentored and trained many upcoming dance artists who have now gone on to do wonderful things in the dance world.

In addition to my role as a dedicated dancer and dance company founder, I also serve as an Event Producer, a role in which I've been trained and actively engaged with East London Dance since 2022. In this capacity, I am committed to supporting and championing dance artists, and contributing to the vibrant and dynamic cultural landscape of London.

I take pride in infusing different dance styles with Bollywood into our performances, creating magical shows enhanced by props and traditional costumes. In 2018, we launched our YouTube channel, 'BollyRed.Dance with Aanchal,' which has garnered over 8K followers and showcases more than 60 dance covers. It has been a fantastic journey so far, and I am eagerly looking forward to taking it to the next level