shiamak-uk
Leicester
Aakash Odedra Company was founded in Leicester in 2011 by Anand Bhatt and Aakash
Odedra. Named after our Artistic Director Aakash Odedra, a choreographer and one
of the most talented British South Asian dancers. Born in Birmingham, Aakash
trained in bharatanatyam and kathak, then moved to India as a student of the
renowned Bollywood choreographer Shiamak Davar. This was the start of our
relationship with Shiamak Davar International which has culminated in the dance
classes we now teach to over 600 participants. Aakash is a globally recognised
and award winning artist, he has performed over 300 full length performances in
40 countries. In 2018 we became part of Arts Council England’s National
Portfolio. As a not-for-profit organisation we are governed by a voluntary board
of trustees and any surplus funds from our work are invested directly back into
our mission of creating a happier and healthier society through dance and the
arts.
