
Nalini grew up in Ukraine with a love of Bollywood movies and music. Also both got 1st place in People Choice votes. In the same competition Hitomi, Nalini's students, won 1st Place in “Belly Dancer USA” in 2015 in Golden Girls category.
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Jewels Of Fire won 1st Place in “Belly Dancer USA” in 2015.

In addition to Blue Lotus, Nalini directs two student performance ensembles Jewels of Fire and Willow Moon. Under her direction, Blue Lotus has become an award-winning company, receiving 1st Place in “La Danse Orientale Belly Dance Competition” and “Belly Dancer USA” in 2010. Nalini is the founder and director of the Blue Lotus Dance Company, a professional company that performs throughout the region. “Belly Dancer USA” People’s Choice 1st Place 2010 “Belly Dancer USA” People’s Choice 1st Place 2007 Best Soloist of the Year 2004, Russia (an award judging soloists from all dance styles) “National Championship of Belly Dance” Grand Champion 2003, Russia She is a world-renowned artist whose awards include: Her repertoire includes Belly Dance, Bollywood, and Russian Gypsy dance.

She is known for captivating audiences with her technical skill, emotionally expressive performances, and compelling choreographies. Nalini is a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher in the greater Seattle area.
