Shakti Mohan isn’t just dancing across borders, she’s building a global cultural movement.
The ace dancer, choreographer and digital powerhouse has dropped the latest episode of her passion project Dance Across The World, this time exploring the rich and powerful folk traditions of Russia. To mark the launch, Shakti hosted a celebratory evening surrounded by close friends, family and industry insiders, turning the episode premiere into a moment of pride and power.
Through her YouTube IP, Shakti has been travelling across continents with one clear mission: to bring ancient folk dance traditions to today’s youth. From Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Mauritius, United States, United Arab Emirates and Tanzania in Season 1, to Georgia, Australia and Bhutan in Season 2, and now Russia, the scale of her vision continues to grow.
Speaking about the show, Shakti shared, “The core idea of the show is to travel to different countries and explore their folk dance forms, dance traditions that are incredibly beautiful, raw, pure, and have existed for thousands of years. To preserve these ancient art forms, someone needs to bring them to today’s youth, and that’s exactly what I aim to do. This is honestly one of my favourite things I’ve ever done. I absolutely love to travel and dance, so this show feels like the perfect blend for me.”
She further opened up about what it meant to celebrate the launch with her loved ones present, adding, “And beyond the travel and the performances, what truly makes it special for me is the love and support around it. I feel when I am watching Dance Across The World with my friends and family, it brings me the greatest joy because for me they are my world, all in one room supporting my vision, and there is nothing more beautiful for me than that.”
In the Russia episode, Shakti not only immerses herself in traditional Russian dance but also embraces the country’s extreme climate, even taking on an icy cold plunge challenge, proving once again that she doesn’t just visit cultures, she experiences them fully.
Her sisters Neeti Mohan and Mukti Mohan, and some of her industry friends were among those present at the launch, cheering her on as she continues to create a one-of-a-kind global dance archive through her platform Nritya Shakti.
Since its debut, Dance Across The World has received widespread appreciation for its docu-style storytelling that seamlessly blends education, entertainment, and cultural immersion. Audiences have especially resonated with the authenticity of the series. Following her Bhutan episode, viewers commented, “One of the best Indian vlogs ever seen in 
,” and “I was really surprised she did the traditional dance so well, then I realized she is Shakti Mohan!” reflecting the deep impact of her work.
The Russia episode is now live on her YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
