Ina's BIO
Born in Montreal, Canada, Ina. of East Indian origin was drawn in by the glamorous dancers from Bollywood movies at a very young age. Her first public performance at age five was noticed by her dance mentor, and her formal training in Bharata Natya and Indian Folk Dance commenced. It during her teenage years that she realized her passion for other dance forms such as jazz, hip hop, house, afro-caribbean /reggae, cabaret, belly-dance, latin and more. She began combining her Indian roots of classical, traditional folk and Bollywood dance with the modern movements to create what is described as Fusion. Ina has choreographed/performed in prestigious events, venues, featured in films/videos, and has been focused on by various medias such as CBC Radio, CBC Television CBC French version of 'Dancing with the Stars' 'Match des Etoiles', Newspapers 'LaPress', 'Gazette','24', 'Calgary Herald', Magazines 'Chatelaine' and 'Urbania', as well as various South Asian medias earning her a solid reputation as an acclaimed Dancer/Choreographer. Ina became the first female of ethnic origin to choreograph for the Cabaret du Casino de Montreal working with Brad Denys choreographer for Cirque du Soleil. She was chosen to choreograph and dance for the Bollywood Music Awards, and for well known artists such as Shaan, Stereo Nation to name a few. Ina also performed in North America's largest South Asian Festival Masala!Mehndi!Masti! in Toronto. Other festivals include ImaginAsian in Calgary, and Montreal's Festival Access Asie, International Arabe Festival, Reggae Festival and more. She also has danced alongside celebrity Wyclef Jean in a concert in India, Recently Ina worked with “Slumdog Millionaire†choreographer Longinus Fernandes for “Bollywod Hero’ starring Saturday Night Live’s Chris Kattan and Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia. Currently she is working with Shakti 'The Indian Hophop Diva' whose music complements Ina's specialty of east-west fusion style of dance. Ina is setting her sights on expanding her knowledge of different dance forms in addition to performing, choreographing and teaching on beckoning soundstages worldwide.
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