SHIAMAK Summer Intensive 2014

SHIAMAK

DAVAR

Singer and Performing artist, Shiamak Davar is known as the Guru of Contemporary dance in India. He is responsible for modernizing India’s dance scene especially in the film and theatre industry, and is respected for his very unique and popular “Shiamak Style” of indo modern and contemporary dance. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of the world’s largest dance education movement which has enriched the lives of over a million dance enthusiasts across India, Canada, Australia, the United Arab Emirate and United Kingdom. With the motto, Have Feet. Will Dance.™, Shiamak continues to spread the joy of dance across the world. In 2011, Middlesex University conferred an Honorary PhD to Shiamak for his contribution to the world of dance and the performing arts.

MARZI

PESTONJI

Popularly known as Master Marzi, he donned the hat of a judge on India’s biggest dance based reality shows Dance India Dance-Doubles, Dance India Dance- L’il Masters and Dance Ke Superkids. Marzi’s continuous dedication to the company for nearly two decades has made him one of the most respected members. He has danced in various Bollywood films and assisted Shiamak for the same. His spirit for life transforms every project into an enjoyable experience for all involved.

ANEESHA

DALAL

Aneesha has been teaching for over seventeen years as a master instructor and principal dancer. She studied ballet for six years and has undergone training at international dance institutes like Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Harbor Dance Center and Pineapple Dance Studio. Shiamak’s dance partner in most of his work, Aneesha is the first choice to partner with for every Bollywood star. Voted as one of the ten fittest women in India by Vogue, Aneesha was fondly referred to as Madonna Madam by Shah Rukh Khan in the film Rab Ne Banadi Jodi. Aneesha received IBN 7 Guru Shishya Award with Shiamak for their exemplary work in passing on the message and training from a master to the disciple. As the principle dancer, Aneesha has worked and trained closely with Shiamak and has a deep understanding of the Shiamak style. Although a much sought after model, Aneesha has dedicated her life to dance.

AVA

BHARUCHA

Ava Bharucha started training at age three with her mother who was a ballet dancer as well. She continued training with various teachers in ballet and acrobats. Her basic training has been as per the eight year programme of Leningrad Vaganova Choreographic School and is currently training under a mix programme of Balanchine, Chechetti and new Vaganova syllabi. Ava teaches celebrities, conducts ballet classes and trains students for reality shows. She has performed at corporate events and represented the 'Barbie and the pink shoes' brand as ballerina for Mattel – India.

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