Arya Dance Academy, founded by Rupal Patel, teaches a variety of Indian dance styles, including Bollywood and classical.
Founded in Parsippany in 2000, it is now an international chain, with more than 5,000 students throughout the world.
Dancers from the Arya Academy, which also hosts pageants and other events, were the first company of Bollywood dancers to perform in the 2010 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.