About
Reemlee Dhorchowdhury
For Reemlee Dhorchowdhury, dance has always been more than movement — it has been a way to celebrate culture, build confidence and bring people together.
Reemlee began dancing at the age of 5, performing at cultural events throughout the Bengali community. She went on to train in Bharatanatyam for 12 years at Kalapadma Dance Academy, completing her arangetram in 2008. Her experience eventually expanded beyond classical Indian dance to encompass Bollywood, Bhangra, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Kathak, Rabindra Sangeet and folk styles, shaping the energetic fusion style she brings to her choreography and classes today.
Since beginning her teaching career in 2010, Reemlee has taught dancers of all ages and experience levels — from young children taking their very first dance class to adults rediscovering the joy of movement. Her work has grown beyond the traditional classroom to include private choreography, cultural programming, community events, corporate workshops and special events throughout Chicagoland.
Reemlee and Culture In Motion have also been featured on WGN and ABC, bringing Bollywood dance and South Asian culture to an even wider audience.
What began with just three students in her parents' basement ultimately became Culture In Motion: a dance community created around Reemlee's belief that you don't have to be a “dancer” to experience the joy of dance. Her teaching combines technique with warmth, energy and cultural connection, creating an environment where students can challenge themselves without feeling intimidated.
Today, Reemlee continues to teach, choreograph and create experiences that bring people together through movement — from weekly Culture In Motion classes to performances, private events, corporate programs and community workshops.
Because at Culture In Motion, dance isn't just something we teach. It's how we connect.
Our History
From a basement class to a community built through dance
Culture In Motion began in 2010, when Reemlee started teaching just three students in her parents' basement.
Those small classes grew into years of teaching in shared community and school spaces before Reemlee took a leap of faith and opened Culture In Motion's first dedicated studio at Northbrook Court in 2018.
Over the next eight years, Culture In Motion grew into a vibrant community of children, teens and adults, with classes, performances, workshops and events centered around the joy of dance and cultural connection.
In 2026, Culture In Motion began its next chapter — moving beyond one traditional studio location and bringing classes into community spaces throughout the North Shore.
Today, CIM continues to grow through weekly classes, performance opportunities, private lessons, parties, community programs, corporate workshops and special events throughout Chicagoland.
The locations may have changed over the years, but the heart of Culture In Motion hasn't: creating joyful spaces where people can dance, connect and belong.
Our Expertise
A variety of dance styles to celebrate the different backgrounds of our student body
With Reemlee's 12 year intensive bharatnatyam education, 20+ years of fusion dance performance experience and 15+ years of teaching dance, students can be rest assured that they will be under the tutelage of an instructor that is as passionate about dance as she is about her students. With a variety of dance style training under her belt, Reemlee brings her extensive influences of Hip Hop, Lyrical, Kathak, Bhangra, Rabindra Sangeet and folk into the classroom to celebrate the various sights and sounds of dance.
Our Commitment
Every student will learn, love and dance!
At Culture In Motion, we believe a great dance class should teach more than choreography.
We strive to create welcoming spaces where students can build confidence, express themselves, connect with others and experience the pure joy of movement.
Whether you're joining us for weekly classes, preparing for a performance, learning a special-event dance or stepping onto the dance floor for the very first time, you are welcome here.
Our commitment is simple: to provide high-quality dance experiences filled with culture, connection, creativity and joy — and to make every dancer feel like they belong.
