About Us

Bollywood Dance is an upcoming dance trend in the UK. As well as a fun form of entertainment, it can be a powerful tool for developing understanding of diverse cultures, especially in Cornwall.
 
InspirAsian Dance draw on Asian Dance Styles such as Bollywood, Kathak and Bhangra as the core strands. Our choreographic style also derives from our training in Contemporary, Hip-hop, Arabic and Ballet. This enables us to bridge the gap between the East and the West with a subtlety that is perfect for Cornwall and the South West.


 
 

 
The Dancers: 
 
Our performers train rigorously to produce slick professional performance that is suitable for a wide range of audiences. 
 
We regularly work with 'Rogue Theatre' and train at Jo's very own 'Ocean Fitness' studio in blackwater. 
 
We combine our own specific talents to create something truely unique (whether its Ballet or Beyonce!).
 
Artistic Director:
 
Charlotte McConnell formed InspirAsian Dance after a gaining experience & training in Dance, Yoga & Teacher Training:-
  • 2001-2004: Contemporary Dance & Related Arts (BA hons) at University College Chichester.
  • ~Regular trips to India staying in Ashrams in North India in pursuit of Yoga, Dance and Asian Culture.
  • 2004-2005: Training course with The British Wheel of Yoga.
  • ~ 'Cornwall Dance and Drama' provided first teaching post.
  • 2005-2006: 'The Dancing Nikita Company'- performing internationally as a professional Bollywood Dancer.
  • ~Intensive training in Kathak with Guruji Pratap Pawaar.
    ~Kathak summer School with Guruji Pandit Birju Maharaj.
  • 2005-2006: Truro College, PGCE to teach Dance in Further Education.
  • 2006: 'The New Entrepeneur Scholarship' & NVQ3 in 'Business Start-up' through 'Brave Enterprise Agency' in Bristol.
  • 2007: InspirAsian Dance was formed!
  • 2010: NVQ3 in Childcare & Education through 'Flying Start' Day Care.

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 From left to right:- Bianca, Jo, Katie, Charlotte & Rachael.