Pavan Thimmaiah

THIS IS 48. SWIPE to see BEFORE pic. Over the last several years, I listened to the chorus of voices (real & perceived) that made me believe that there was something wrong w/ my uniqueness. It taught me to dislike myself. Eventually, I ceased to love myself. I disliked what I saw every morning. I started to settle. This was what life was supposed to be now, right? I stopped pushing myself. I forgot who I was. I forgot what made me different, & thus, special - what made me PMT. As that happened, health issues piled up – knees, shoulder, hot flashes, hernia. I lost the ability to move the right side of my upper body. I was breaking down mentally & physically. That forced me to be honest w/ myself. I wasn’t happy - & what if these health issues were related to my loss of self-love? As hard as that was to accept, it gave me something I needed – control over my life. I had to own my issues - whether they were my fault or not. I was looking outside for validation. I compromised my health to conform. I relied on the healthcare system rather than listening to myself. I avoided the harder path & settled for the shorter ones. MISTAKE. 6 mo. ago (BEFORE PIC), I made changes. Rehab, PT, gym - hours a day while still working. It was humbling, painful. Changed my diet. Hit the gym. Trained HARD & diverse. Started journaling (I call them Captain’s Logs). Started therapy. Reconnected w/ old friends who did not forget me🙏🏾 I found purpose through the process. Now, I feel fucking GREAT. People tell me I look younger, different, better. Importantly, I love myself again. My body feels strong, pain-free - as great as it has felt in yrs. I look in the mirror & I finally see something that makes life worth living. Be HONEST w/urself. BELIEVE in urself. Ur will is an unstoppable force. Once u overcome, u r enriched from what u learned on the journey – even if unexpected. The journey is the reward. U just must believe that the journey is worth taking & that u deserve the rewards from it. PS – To those who put down uniqueness, to the @nystateofhealth (u still suck) but mostly foremost to my own self-doubt, that scowl is for u. #menshealth #mentalhealth #fitlife

Dance therapy: Dance (like MJ when no ones watching. Always in network and never any co-pays. 1. My absolute safe space is dancing, anywhere, like MJ. I’d put on my own concerts. Saved me from the toughest moments of life To this day, I love this feeling. No crowds to please, no job to get, just joy. 2. Year ago, suffered an infliction, adhesive capsulitis, that took away strength and mobility from a quarter of my body thanks to shitty healthcare and a ‘system error’ by @nystateofhealth which took my insurance away for 2 months at a critical time. 🖕🏾 3. Sneak peak as I have an exciting announcement with @pmthouseofdance for Summer 2025. Thankfully, 75% of PMT, fueled by amazing students and community is still enough to be going strong into year 25 of my professional dance life. Finally getting back to these moments. Thankful to the fam for sustaining me. Lucky to have you all 🙏🏾 Music and inspiration: @michaeljackson #pmtdance #hiphopdance #mj #michaeljackson #pmtdancefam #danceteacher #indiandancer #dancer #frozenshoulder #shouldermobility #healthcareusa

Teaching Reel 2026 Shoutout to the wonderful students who I’ve had the pleasure of working with through many amazing institutions. Much love. (Way too many to tag) Going into 2026 💪🏾 🎵 @wutangclan - Protect Ya Neck (representing my hometown) Videography by me! #danceteacher #hiphop #dance #pmtdance

25 years in motion. 🖤✨ It started with a dream… and grew into a home for so many. From our earliest days to where we are now, PMT House of Dance has always been about one thing: community. Every class, every rehearsal, every performance has built the home we know today. Thank you to every dancer, teacher, supporter, friends, and family member who has been part of this journey. Here’s to 25 years, and everything still to come. Let us know when you first set foot in our studio 👇 Come celebrate this milestone with us at the 25th Anniversary Gala on May 24th. Get your ticket now via our website or purchase in-person at the studio! #pmtdance #pmtnyc #dance #anniversary #25years

PMT proudly presents its first Pedagogy Training Program! A college-level workshop, accessible to the dance community. One day intensive, with lectures and practical sessions, to take your teaching to the next level. • 2h interactive lecture to understand the basic elements of pedagogy and the dance marketplace; • 1h of Practical lessons; • 2h of Q&A with the best professionals in the field; SCHEDULE: Marketplace & Pedagogical Foundations: 6/27/2026, 2:30-7:30pm OR Marketplace & Pedagogical Foundations: 8/15/2026, 2:30-7:30pm ************* Theory, practice, and industry perspective, all in one day! Sign up via our website! #pmtdance #pedagogy #intensive #pmthouseofdance #newyork

We’re turning 25, and we’re celebrating all month long! 🎉 25 years of showing up, growing up, and dancing it out, together ✨ We’re excited to celebrate our 25th anniversary with two special events this month: 🎶 25th Annual PMT Spring Dance Series at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center 🖤 25th Anniversary Gala at The Jazz Gallery From first classes to standing ovations, every moment has been shaped by this incredible community. We wouldn’t be here without you and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🙌 Get your tickets now via our website. #pmtdance #pmtnyc #dance #anniversary #25years

🏀 PMT AT BARCLAYS 2026 🏀 We are thrilled to be performing, once again, for the WNBA Halftime Show on 8/5/2026 🤩 This year's choreographies include: - Litefeet with @esolo_tr - Hip Hop Choreography with @richrich9 and @pmtthedancer You can choose to do one or both workshops - discounts apply if you join both! ‼️ IMPORTANT: Placement is required for these workshops. Please check the website for more details. EARLY BIRD UNTIL 4/20 💸 - Link in bio for more information #pmtatbarclays #performance #wnba

Highlights from ‘Just Another Day’ presented for @fandmcollege Dance Department. We shut the show down in style 💪🏾 An experience I’ll always remember 🙏🏾 Til next time, keep dancing. We’ll be back 👊🏾 Much love, fam Special thanks to @jenniferconleydance & @psvail1010 for the support and opportunity. Cast: Claire Axelrod Gabriella Borges Yirui Cao Leah Federman Iman Hasnani Gurlin Kaur Claire Lucyk Liam McEwan Lindsay McVail Lucy Nolan Hillary Obregon El Russell Grace Uwezukwe Carol Yang Max McCoy Sammie McCoy 🎵 ‘Lights’ by Pavan ‘PMT’ Thimmaiah & Alex Feder 🎥 Me again #hiphopdance #f&mcollege #pmtdance

Maletira B. Thimmaiah August 19th, 1942 - November 22nd, 2025 Attorney. Father. Brother. Husband. Born out of the backdrop of colonial India, Maletira B. Thimmaiah escaped poverty to become an esteemed attorney, eventually immigrating to the US to seek a better life for his future family centered around his wife and 2 sons - Ashvin and Pavan. Establishing his own practice as an immigration attorney, he helped hundreds of families find a better life in the US - often on a pro bono basis. With a determination that accepted nothing short of success as a matter of survival, he imparted upon his children the value of hard work and finding purpose through something bigger than oneself. Through this, PMT House of Dance was born as his son, Pavan M. Thimmaiah, carried these lessons forward. M.B. Thimmaiah was integral to the establishment of our community. As a carpenter and engineer, he participated in and oversaw the construction of our first home at 69 West 14th Street. As our attorney, he incorporated our business, negotiated our first lease, helped to negotiate labor contracts all while traveling to shows to build set pieces and support his son. He imparted these skills to Pavan, ensuring that PMT will always be ready for every challenge and able to serve its community in a moment's notice Today, we celebrate the life of our beloved patriarch, Maletira B. Thimmaiah. Surrounded by love, he lived a life of consequence. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy that will be felt for generations. He is survived by his sons Pavan and Ashvin and his wife of 50 years Chondamma Thimmaiah. We love you and you will be with us forever. Thank you for making PMT possible. For information services: matthewfuneralhome.com

The King is back… COBRAAAAA! Destro makes his Comic Con debut. Feels good to be back 💪🏾 Special shout out to Ruby and her mom for chilling with me (and taking all these pics!) 🙏🏾 #nycc2025 #nycomiccon #coaplay #destro #gijoe #cobra #nyc #nerdlife #halloween

PMT dancing at the Commercial Launch Video for ROKID’s new AR Glasses 😎 Choreography: @pmtthedancer Dancers: @minizhang._ @shobabi @zilly.zi @liamisaway @victoriasepiashvili Thank you @rokid_global and @webrandingglobal for having us ✨ We had a blast! #pmtdance #pmtdancecompany #commercial #dance #rokidglobal #rokid #timessquare #arglasses

PMT House of Dance performed the halftime show at the Barclays Center on 8/19/2025 - celebrating a special occasion: Pavan’s dad’s birthday 🤍 Thank you, fam, for creating a memory we’ll never forget. Credits: Artistic Director: Pavan Thimmaiah Choreographers: Mica Butnar Jon Lock Mini Zhang Pavan Thimmaiah Music: Freedom ‘90 - George Michaels Black or White (Clivilles & Cole House Dub Mix) - Michael Jackson Feels Good - Tony! Toni! Toné! Musical Arrangement: Pavan Thimmaiah Video Footage Provided By: Barclays Center Fan Footage Videography: Pavan Thimmaiah Performers: Jon Lock, Khalifa Pharms, Fenley Lamothe, Shango ‘Jungle’ Bartley, Abby Huskisson, Adniel Velez, Angela Wang, Anna Stribny, Aria Wong, Ashley Jiang, Ava Auffret, Aziza Alford, Bev Shen, Camryn Graves, Cynthia Xie, Danica Corbita, Darren Justice, Dominique Nguyen, Dora Zhang, Ella Smith, Emma Coen, Gianna Cristiano, Grace Schafer Perry, Hannah Fein, Hopeleah Lewis, Isabella Ferrity, Juliette Wong, Kayle Liao, Lars Kong, Laura Sutardja, Leticia Cirne Moreira, Liam McEwan, Lina Zikas, Lizbhet Pierina Morales Meza, Marijke Thielen, Natasha Bohra, Pinky Wang, Ruthie Hoffman, Samantha Yu, Serena Jankovic, Sophie Blue, Tiffany Cai, Victoria Sepiashvili, Vivian Ellis, Xintong Tang, Xinyu Xu, Yichen Zhang #pmtdance #pmtnyc #newyork #dance #nyliberty #halftimeshow #dancers #wnba