You Can Dance

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Pulkit Sharma

Co - Founder, Creative Director & Partner


Pulkit, a multi-faceted and award winning dancer has been dancing since the age of 14. He has curated “Dance Wellness” the world’s first dance module which targets & develops both the mind and body through the medium of dance.

As our Co-Founder and Creative Director, Pulkit has been instrumental in conceptualising the company. He plans the structure, music and choreography for all our classes and conducts training of our team. He also conducts some of our group classes and takes personal sessions for a few, selected clients.

He has trained and specialises in various dance styles like Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Ballroom and Latin. He is also familiar with Hip Hop and Street genres including Urban, Locking and Krump. Being a trained dancer as well as a gymnast, he understands and has a deep interest in movement, mobility, flexibility and coordination.

He trained extensively at Flying Steps Academy, Berlin – Germany. Prior to this, Pulkit enrolled in the PDCP (Professional Dance Certificate Program) from ‘Danceworx’ by Ashley Lobo. This was followed by training at Navdhara, Indian Dance Theatre, Mumbai.

Pulkit has participated in various dance reality shows like India’s Got Talent, Big Celebrity Challenge International and has appeared in various other television dance reality shows on Zee TV and Colors TV. Pulkit performed solo on stage at Summer Dance Festival in Berlin.

While studying, he worked as a choreographer for various dance teams and events. He has won many school and college dance competitions. He now judges dance competitions across the country.

He conducts his signature Dance Wellness module for companies, corporates and service sectors with an emphasis on improving poise, posture, body language, performance, boosting confidence, reducing fatigue, increasing mental alertness, enhancing body coordination and team building.

Pulkit is also Head - Special Projects & Features Editor of the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association, an affiliate board member of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). He helps plan, organise, and coordinate the PATWA International Travel Awards at ITB, Berlin and is the youngest member of the awards jury.

Pulkit is a dedicated pet parent and is based out of New Delhi / Gurgaon and when time permits, at his hilltop farm in the lower Himalayas. A young entrepreneur who travels extensively, he is always full of bright ideas, and loves everything related to wellbeing.



Yatan Ahluwalia

Co - Founder, Chief Of Operations & Partner


India's leading Image, Grooming & Style Consultant, columnist, author, entrepreneur and an influencer on grooming, fashion, lifestyle, vanity, and etiquette.

As our Co-Founder and Chief of Operations, he has developed our organisational structure and is involved with the expansion and day to day operations of the company.

Yatan works with the country’s leading hotels, airlines, banks, retail chains, brands, corporates, hospitals, and other service industry sectors. He has been associated as Image Consultant & Grooming Trainer with leading hospitality brands, including Indian Hotels Company Limited and has been training the associates of the iconic Taj Hotels for over 18 years. He consults high profile individuals including politicians, business leaders, celebrities.

Yatan works as a consultant to leading cosmetic, lifestyle & luxury brands as creative director, consultant & trend forecaster. He presently writes a popular fortnightly column ‘Men’s Style & Grooming’ for the Hindustan Times, Brunch.

Yatan has been associated as a stylist for the Wills India fashion week, Delhi Fashion week, Lakme India Fashion Week, Van Heusen India Men’s Week, India International jewellery week.

He has conceptualised and designed uniforms and accessories for some of India’s leading airlines, hotels, spa’s, retail chains and brands. He has also written columns for The Economic Times on Sunday and The Man magazine. Prior to this, for a period of about 7 years he wrote an iconic fortnightly column ‘Male Polish’ on men’s style, grooming and fashion for the Hindustan Times - Brunch on Sunday (since 2005). He produces an annual billionaire style feature for The Forbes annual India Rich list issue. He was former Fashion Director - Men’s Health (India), Fashion Editor - Gentleman magazine, columnist – Bombay Times, Features writer – The Metropolis on Saturday, Saturday Times, Times Of India and has written guest columns and features for many publications.

Yatan is currently working on an international book on men’s style, grooming and etiquette. As a futurist, he predicts grooming, lifestyle and fashion trends.

He is the Secretary General of the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) an affiliate member of the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organisation) and curates the prestigious PATWA International Travel Awards held annually at ITB, Berlin. He is the Co – Founder and Chief of Operations of two successful start-ups: Valley View Organic Orchard & Farmstay LLP and You Can Dance! Dance Wellness.

A global nomad who oversees all our operations, Yatan lives out of a suitcase and his laptop through most of the year. Also a pet parent, and lover of all things sustainable and natural.

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