25/08/2026
“At 40, I truly believe that age is just a number. ❤️
I work in the corporate world, and somewhere amidst the rush and responsibilities of professional life, I began learning belly dance with Sakshi last year.
My journey hasn’t always been consistent. I’ve had to take breaks and come back to it, but strangely, every time I return, I find myself loving this dance form even more.
Belly dance has given me something I didn’t quite expect when I started. It has helped me become more confident, more expressive and, most importantly, more connected to myself — to my body and to my feminine side.
I still have so much to learn, but when I look at myself today, I can genuinely see the change. Not just in the way I dance, but in the way I carry myself and the confidence I feel within.
And perhaps that has been my biggest takeaway from this journey — it is never too late to begin something new.
You can be 20, 30, 40 or beyond. You can have a demanding career, responsibilities and a life that constantly keeps you busy… and still make space for something that brings you joy.
For me, belly dance has become that space. A place where I can feel free, express myself and discover a side of myself I perhaps hadn’t explored before. 💃✨
And a very special thank you to my teacher, Sakshi. ❤️ Your patience, passion, energy and constant encouragement make every class something I look forward to. Thank you for pushing me, believing in me and making this journey so much fun.
Here’s to learning, growing and reminding ourselves that there is no ‘right age’ to follow something that makes us feel alive.”
That’s Pooja More trained in our Beginners level batch in Pune & mentored by Sakshi Tajane for this assessment 💜
