About
Originally from Mumbai, India, Jainil Mehta began his dance journey at the age of five, performing in his living room. Building short phrases with his house help at such an early age ignited a passion in him for dance composition, direction and performance. He is currently a company dancer with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company & is also freelance teaching, creating and performing.
Before moving to Los Angeles for college, he trained at Shiamak Davar International in Mumbai, India for thirteen years. Jainil graduated Summa Cum Laude and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance with a Discovery Scholars Distinction, and has acquired a variety of skills including budgeting, accounting, entrepreneurship, stage lighting, tools for digital design, sound editing, motion picture cinematography and video editing, to name a few. He has learned and performed works by esteemed choreographers like William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, Jodie Gates, Barak Marshall, Alejandro Cerrudo, Dwight Rhoden and Matthew Neenan.
Build your dream as they are not just fantasies;
DREAM TO DANCE
Build your dream as they are not just fantasies;
DREAM TO DANCE
Classes
“Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up & dance. Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion. ”
– Martha Graham
In Person & Online Classes
Bollywood
Popular dance style of the Indian Hindi Cinema that incorporates dances from all over the world to Hindi music. There is always some spice & masala touch to it!
Classes differ according to the song.
What to expect: FUN
Indian Semi-Classical
A style that blends Indian classical roots along with western forms of dance.
Became popular from Bollywood films.
What to expect: FEELS
J-Flow (Contemporary)
J-Flow is curated by Jainil Mehta – a style unique to his body & expression that blends ballet, modern dance, Indian folk/classical and social dances. This flow technique is a practice that he has developed from all his learnings from his dance & academic teachers, personal experiences, nature, travel, relationships & world issues.
What to expect: RELEASE (literally and metaphorically)
Riyaaz
Contemporary Dance Program
You can neither become a professional dancer overnight nor from YouTube videos or Instagram Reels! For longevity, what you need is RIYAAZ!
Are you ready to train regularly, learn technique, think critically & move like yourself?
I am here to create curious and smart dancers that are well aware and kind to their mind, space, bodies and fellow artists.
Riyaaz
Contemporary Dance Program
You can neither become a professional dancer overnight nor from YouTube videos or Instagram Reels! For longevity, what you need is RIYAAZ!
Are you ready to train regularly, learn technique, think critically & move like yourself?
I am here to create curious and smart dancers that are well aware and kind to their mind, space, bodies and fellow artists.
Dream To Dance Family
One of the most creative content creators / choreographers I have seen on the internet!! Jainil is a delight to watch ❤️
Rohit Jethwani
Dancer, Choreographer, Content CreatorWe hired Jainil to choreograph a dance for a Big Wild music video. Jainil was incredibly professional and wildly talented. His ability to communicate ideas, no matter how ambitious, made working with him fluid. Creative collaboration works best when both parties are open to discovery. This is where Jainil shines. Despite his lifetime of experience, Jainil has something else, something less tangible—he can harness his intuition and finesse a creative vision within the moment. That's where the magic happens.
Andi Lipo
DirectorJainil is all heart. Every time I see him dancing, it’s more like his soul dancing. It’s like trance! As an artist, he chooses to constantly grow & learn, & this curiosity is what makes him an inspiration. He doesn’t take his talent for granted & that’s a big takeaway for me personally.
Avika Gor
Indian ActressCreative, passionate, driven - these are merely few qualities that make Jainil the amazing choreographer he is. With each performance, Jainil pours his heart and soul into each and every beat. His genuine love for the art makes him such a delightful dance partner. I am very grateful to have learned from, created with and danced alongside with Jainil.
Iman Esmail
Dancer, Choreographer, Content Creator“Jainil found his passion in dance and creation is ‘bliss’ in a word.” His relentless pursuit of bringing authenticity and versatility in his creations is something to look up to. It is all about heart and soul, knowledge and a gift of dance. Besides, he is a super skilled and interactive instructor. If you have attended his workshops you will always end up learning a lot more than just choreography. Thank you, Jainil, for everything you do to spread your love of dance!
Mradu Vishneek
StudentI still remember the day we first saw your video on the song Phir Se Ud chala; it was absolutely breathtaking and we absolutely fell in love with you right there and then!
Emma Bishnoi
StudentHe is my Jaadoo! That’s it!
Aditya Bhansali
Videographer & EditorWords won’t do justice to his choreographies, I have never been so amazed, obsessed and moved by someone’s art like this before. Jainil is a wonderful and patient teacher, always getting into the techniques and nuances. His dance sessions taught me to observe and absorb the music of a song deeply and dance to it.
Aditi Swarup
StudentJainil holds such art within himself that one gets bedazzled and almost lost in his creations. Even when facing hardships he never stops weaving his movements around us. Apart from his creations, Jainil knows how to create lasting relations with people who look up to him. Let it be an Antakshari night or an Instagram live, he knows his way to make space into the good memories of everyone.
Sargam Bahl
StudentJainil is out of this world. As a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and artist, he is a true inspiration!
Zippora Karz
Former Soloist, New York City Ballet & Repetiteur George Balanchine TrustJainil is an amazing dance coach. He choreographed my wedding first dance and group dance with friends. Not only that but was also a star performer of the evening. He is absolute the beast in teaching dance . He is caring, calm and composed. If you want to look the best on the dance floor look no further.
Priyank Srivas
Wedding ClientJainil Mehta is a powerhouse of energy, generosity, and talent! I miss Jainil as a student but am always proud to see what he has learned being applied to his multidimensional creations in the world.
Dawn Stoppiello
Co-founder of the media-performance ensemble Troika RanchAs my student at USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, Jainil would always be first to volunteer to do a new and difficult improvisation mode that I had suggested. His curiosity was a driving energy that propelled him to exceed in all of the technique classes, from ballet to Hip Hop to contemporary and improv. This curiosity is also what I see driving him to create all of the diverse projects of the past few years. All of the performances and films he has produced, in India or North America, have this distinctive air of being fresh and brand new, totally thinking outside of the “art” box. Even at such a young age, Jainil’s body of self produced choreographic work puts him in line, not just for a dancer in most companies, but even in consideration as a curator/house choreographer/director or those companies as well. If I were hiring dancers, I would think of Jainil first!
Thomas McManus
Ballet Master, Forsythe RepetiteurMoodboard
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