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About AK
We are delighted to introduce the first British Asian academy offering Bollywood dance, acting and singing coaching. We offer a diverse range of classes to help you discover and develop your talents and offer a vast array of opportunities, events and theatre work. Our team of experienced coaches and artist are committed to providing you with the highest quality guidance and support to help you achieve your goals.
Meet The Team
Archana Kumar
From competitions to classes and theatre productions, Archana Kumar has become a huge success in her field. Starting dancing at a young age, she turned her passion into a business, winning a range of high profile competitions along the way. Titled ‘Battle of Bollywood UK Champion’ at the UK Boogie Woogie competition and the Madhuri Dixit ‘Dancing Queen’ at the Yash Raj Aaja Nachle competition with B4U and BBC Asian Network.
In April 2011, she utilised her exceptional choreography and teaching skills to open her own dance school, teaching over 1,000 students in a range of different classes and a team of professional choreographers.
Over the decade, her successes have reached amazing heights. She has written, directed and choreographed the UK smash hit Bollywood theatre production ‘Mrs Kapoor’s Daughter’s Wedding’ - which has broken many records and landed was UK's first British Gujarati show to land in the WestEnd. The show bought in an audience of over 100,000 spectators.
Archana's passion is to break down barriers for students and boost their confidence through dance, theatre and arts, no matter what age they are.
Khushi Gami
Professional Dancer and Choreographer at AK⠀⠀
⠀6 years of teaching and coaching AK Bollywood.
Choreographer of AK Bollywood Productions. Dancer in Hit Theatre production Mrs Kapoor's Daughter's Wedding
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Advice to Dancers
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes in dance, if you can’t do it first time round try it again, practicing helps perfect techniques you may not be confident in and you’ll see the result when you dance again. ⠀
Jaya Varsani
Professional Dancer and Choreographer at AK
5 years of teaching and coaching AK Bollywood.
Choreographer of AK Bollywood Productions. Dancer in Hit Theatre production Mrs Kapoor's Daughter's Wedding
Advice to Dancers
Let yourself go with the flow of the music, and smile whilst you enjoy moving around a space and filling it with energy you have created through joy and movement- own it.
Rupal Thakrar
Professional Dancer and Choreographer at AK⠀⠀
⠀5 years of teaching and coaching AK Bollywood. WestEnd
Choreographer of hit Theatre Production Mrs Kapoor's Daughter's Wedding
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Advice to Dancer⠀
Dancing is an opportunity to express yourself, challenge yourself and be creative... don’t hold back and give it your all!⠀
Anjali Janani
Professional Dancer and Choreographer at AK ⠀
⠀8 years of teaching and coaching AK Bollywood. WestEnd
Choreographer of hit Theatre Production Mrs Kapoor's Daughter's Wedding
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Advice to Dancers ⠀⠀
Don’t be afraid to try something new and become versatile; not only will you push your dancing skills, but you will grow a sense of confidence that you stepped out of your comfort zone. Finally, remind yourself of how dancing makes YOU feel every time, and enjoy each and every moment of it.⠀
Reeya Patel
Professional Dancer and Choreographer at AK ⠀
⠀8 years of teaching and coaching AK Bollywood. WestEnd
Lead artist the Bride in hit Theatre Production Mrs Kapoor's Daughter's Wedding. Dance coach and choreographer
Advice to Dancers
Always push yourself to new boundaries, don’t give up when things get tough as the change begins at the end of your comfort zone. Nothing is more rewarding than when you’ve faced and beaten a challenge.
