Meet Our Founders
Carrying tradition forward. Building it for the future.
Pioneering the Global Language of Garba
Suhrad Soni, Co-Founder of SSGD, combines strong academic grounding with deep cultural expertise. With a background in Engineering (EXTC) and an MBA in Finance, he brings structure and precision to the art of Garba. A disciple of Late Kumari Indumati Lele ji, his journey is rooted in tradition, discipline, and performance. He leads SSGD’s syllabus and pedagogy, ensuring every dancer develops strong technical foundations with clarity, rhythm, and depth.
- Disciple of Late Kumari Indumati Lele ji
- Represented Authentic Garba at the World Dance Congress
- Honoured at the UK House of Commons (2017)
- Recipient of Kanaka Nartana Puraskar (2025) — Nalanda Dance Research Centre, Mumbai
- Architect of SSGD’s structured syllabus and training methodology
Shaping discipline and depth within the art of Garba.
Structuring the Future of Garba
Jigar Soni, Co-Founder of SSGD, blends artistic passion with strategic vision. A disciple of Late Kumari Indumati Lele ji, his work is deeply rooted in authentic Garba traditions. He has played a key role in expanding SSGD globally while building a structured, disciplined approach to teaching — with a strong focus on integrating Authentic Garba into academic journeys.
- Disciple of Late Kumari Indumati Lele ji
- Represented Authentic Garba at the World Dance Congress
- Honoured at the UK House of Commons (2017)
- Recipient of Kanaka Nartana Puraskar (2025) — Nalanda Dance Research Centre, Mumbai
- Key force behind SSGD’s global expansion and academic integration
Bridging tradition with structure, while taking Garba to the world.
