MISSION

“To raise, establish, maintain and monitor standards in Bollywood and Indian Performing Arts by introducing and promoting internationally recognised accredited qualifications to individuals, artists and professionals and providing them with support and guidance to help them develop.”

 

The founder of International Association of Modern Indian Arts (IAMIA), Dr Honey Kalaria, the Honorary Patrons and all the Committee Members are passionate about transforming people’s lives and teaching them about Indian art and culture including the fashionable and trendy world of Bollywood. IAMIA’s aim is to help promote Indian art and culture, dance and fitness together with helping students build confidence, self esteem and their career prospects within the International entertainment field. One of their aims is to offer accredited Bollywood dance exams worldwide, together with supporting cultural integration, providing training, guidance and opportunities.

BACKGROUND

The aim of the International Association of Modern Indian Arts (IAMIA) is to unite the world in celebration of Indian culture and Modern Indian Performing Arts. Currently Bollywood dance is not recognized or accredited in the same way as other performing art forms. IAMIA’s vision is to see Bollywood Dance recognized worldwide as an artistic and creative dance form.

 

IAMIA has a crucial role in helping to establish, maintain and monitor standards in Indian Performing Arts and enabling people from the wider international community to discover, experience and develop their skills within this area. IAMIA is about to create history by officially launching the world’s first Bollywood dance syllabus and is committed to raising and promoting standards within dance.
There are many organizations and teachers, dancers, choreographers, actors, educational establishments, arts organizations and accreditation bodies, all of whom are committed to the emancipation of Bollywood and Indian Arts. These include the British Dance Council, World Dance Council and International Dance Organization.

 

IAMIA passionately believes that it is vital that the future generations of performers, dance instructors and examiners are properly trained and given the recognition they richly deserve, by having internationally accredited Bollywood Dance qualifications. This will also enable those from other cultures to partake in the joys of Bollywood and Indian Arts by following structured courses and format.

Support from dance organizations, trainers, accredited bodies and dance officials will be crucial to the success of our historical and pioneering mission, and we therefore look forward to promoting professional Bollywood qualifications to multi cultural audiences throughout the globe.

 

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF IAMIA

• To promote Modern Indian performing arts in education, dance and community based settings in the United Kingdom and on an International basis.

• IAMIA wishes to support all performing arts, dance and theatre associations in delivering accredited Modern Indian Performing arts courses.

• Promotion of Dance, health and fitness to be promoted to people from all cultural backgrounds using Indian Dance techniques and yoga exercises.

• To provide training, lectures and workshops in Bollywood (Indian Film Industry) Dance, Acting, Indian classical and Bhangra dance in formal and informal education settings, and to provide internationally recognized accredited qualifications.

• To promote Indian Dance shows, performances and events in order to raise awareness of Indian art & culture and offer opportunities to the youth and professionals throughout the world to get involved in multi cultural projects.

• To offer participants the chance to work in television, film, theatre and other projects, helping to develop their career and personal growth.

• To work in partnership with other organizations including charities, underprivileged groups, youth groups, Asian societies, educational establishments, theatres and any other groups.

• To promote cultural diversity, promote understanding and remove ignorance.

• To organise regional, national and international dance competitions, events and tours.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

 

Chairman of Iamia - Dr Honey Kalaria
Honey Kalaria is more popularly known as The Bollywood Ambassador to the UK and has been trained in various dance forms – from Indian Classical and Indian Folk to Middle Eastern Belly dance and Rock and Roll right through to Latin American and street dance. She is regularly invited as a judge for International Bollywood dance competitions, including appearances on television shows such as Bollywood Star, Ruby Wax, This Morning, Top of the Pops, Bump and Grind, Blue Peter, Jamie Oliver, MTV’s Bust a Move and BBC’s So You Think You Can Dance. She has worked alongside Gareth Gates, Beyonce, Craig David, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. She has recently been invited to sit on the Bollywood Committee of International Dance Organisation (IDO), helping to set up the examining rules and offer on going advice to launch the Bollywood dance Competitions to 90 countries across the world.

 

OTHER MEMBERS OF THE IAMIA COMMITTEE

Dr Honey Kalaria
Honey has been trained in various dance forms – from Indian Classical to Indian Folk to Middle Eastern Belly dance and Rock and Roll right through to Latin American dance. Honey Kalaria, Bollywood Ambassador to the UK, has been involved in Bombay Dreams, Merchants of Bollywood and Bride and Prejudice, with TV appearances on Bollywood Star, Ruby Wax, This Morning, Top of the Pops, Bump and Grind, Blue Peter, Jamie Oliver and MTV’s Bust a Move.She has worked alongside Gareth Gates, Beyonce, Craig David, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. An award winning actress, choreographer and one of the top 3 Asian business women in the UK, with 13 Bollywood schools, an Honorary Doctorate of Arts and a No 1 Bollywood Workout video.

 

Honey Kalaria has worked on devising the Bollywood Syllabus with her team and refined it over a period of time after discussions with others within the Bollywood performing arts field, examiners and dance industry professionals. She has recently been invited to sit on the Bollywood Committee of International Dance Organisation (IDO), helping to set up the examining rules and offer on going advice to launch the Bollywood dance Competitions to 90 countries across the world.

 

Lorraine Hastings
Lorraine Hastings has continuously provided guidance, advice and much needed support to help develop the Bollywood syllabus. Lorraine is an IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association) Dance Examiner and has also helped others draw up professional dance syllabuses, the most recent one being a Cheerleading Dance and the Street dance syllabus. All IAMIA members, including Lorraine are creating history by launching the first ever Bollywood Dance Syllabus in the world!

 

Ansell Chezan
The idea of creating a recognised accreditation for Bollywood was expanded upon by Ansell, who supported and encouraged the team throughout the development process. He is currently the chairman of the Bollywood Committee for IDO (International Dance Organisation) and has lent his expertise by way of time, effort and knowledge to help with the creation of the syllabus. He is a UKA (United Kingdom Alliance) examiner who has helped to develop numerous dance syllabi and specialises in Latin American, Ballroom and Club Dancing.

 

Neha Patel
Neha Patel comes from India and is a Dance teacher and dance exams coordinator. She completed her M.A in Bharatnatyam, an Indian classical dance form and was the exam coordinator of ‘Bhirad Gujarat Sungit Academy’ based in India for 7 years. Neha has also been involved in various Indian Folk and classical dance competitions such as ‘Kal Ke Kalakar’, ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ Kite and various ’Navaratri festivals’.

 

Rakhi Sood
Rakhi is a Professional Artist, Teacher, Performer and Choreographer who runs her own dance academy offering the very best dance tuition in Kathak, Bollywood and Bhangra. She studied performing arts as well as has achieved professional qualifications in classical dance style of Kathak. Rakhi Sood’s tantalizing choreography is an alluring fusion of contemporary Kathak blended with various dance flavour’s and heritages from around the world ranging from Flamenco to Kathak, Bollywood to Bhangra, Salsa to Jazz & R’n’B to Urban. She has mesmerized global audiences through the mediums of stage, television & cinema and is an equity member.

 

Emma Campbell
Emma Campbell Dance coordinator, former dancer and fitness instructor has been dancing since a child and has competed numerous Latin American and Ballroom competitions up to the age of 16. Emma then graduated from dance college majoring in Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap and Contemporary. She has traveled around the globe including performing in over 50 shows for Bollywood and has now come aboard to promote Bollywood Arts.

 

Naz Choudhury
Naz is the founder of Flex FX Productions and is renowned for his creativity, performance capability and excellence in Bollywood performing arts. Over the past decade he has performed in many high profile events, exhibitions and productions worldwide. He has worked with Bollywood stars creating, directing and producing various tours, productions and dance spectaculars ranging from Dhamaka at the Royal Albert Hall to the critically acclaimed Essence Tour.