Stars of Bollywood set to WOW Sydney audiences!

The acclaimed high-energy, full colour stage show, Stars of Bollywood - a journey of Indian cinema through dance, is performing in Sydney at the State Theatre on 26 and 27 August 2011. Produced by Bollywood’s globally renowned and most respected dancer and choreographer, Shiamak Davar, this music and dance extravaganza takes audiences on a magical and historical journey of Bollywood through the ages. Presented by entertainment group, Hoopla Entertainment, Sydney is the second leg of Stars of Bollywood’s Australian and New Zealand tour, following a fantastic reception at its Melbourne launch. The show is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most energetic and colorful performances of the year.

Shiamak Davar has been a visionary and in his own way has succeeded in making dance, a way of life for hundreds through the Shiamak Davar Institute for the Performing Arts or SDIPA. In its role as India’s premier dance Institute, SDIPA organizes dance workshops in 12 cities across India, UK, UAE, South Africa, Australia and three centers in Canada (Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary). From a humble beginning, SDIPA today has become a top name in dance and Shiamak a global Bollywood identity – his most recent work being the choreography of the 2011 Indian International Film Academy Awards (IIFA) finale and a dance scene in the movie Mission Impossible 4.

Shiamak is best known in Australia for his large-scale choreography of the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony where viewers around the world were given a rare glimpse of his genius. Following the huge success of the Commonwealth Games, his first Australian colourful and magical history of India through dance to Australia and New Zealand.

“Stars of Bollywood is a vibrant, high energy show performed by my Australian dance team,” he said. “My dance company and I have performed all over the world evolved and so has the music and dance within it. From the romantic fairy-tale dances during the black and white era to the inclusion of large scale choreographed dances featuring incredible costumes and colour. Stars of Bollywood draws inspiration from a diverse range of genres including cabaret, rock and roll, disco and jazz, transforming into its own unique dance style that fuses classical Indian with its more contemporary styles. The costumes and sets were made in India by Shiamak’s designers and work together to help take the audience on a Bollywood journey through the ages. dance school opened in Melbourne in 2006 which now has over 500 students, including its professional dance crew trained personally by Shiamak.

Stars of Bollywood has welcomed iPrimus as the tour’s presenting partner.

“iPrimus is delighted to be the major partner of such a culturally significant event. Shiamak Davar’s work has received worldwide acclaim.” Ravi Bhatia, iPrimus CEO, said.

Hoopla Entertainment plans to tour the show around Australia and to New Zealand over the next 15 months. The group is passionate about the celebration of Indian cinema and further promoting its heritage within the community.

Shiamak is excited to be bringing the including India, China, UK and USA; they are an incredible group of performers and I can’t wait for Australia to experience their energy”.

Over the years, Indian cinema has

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For more information, cast bios and the latest Stars of Bollywood news, visit starsofbollywood.com.au.