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Born in London, UK, Priya started dancing at the tender age of 10, and continued with a variety of other dance and movement classes throughout her school and college years; jazz, modern, Bhangra, belly dancing and contemporary. From an early age Priya set her path on becoming a professional artist who could express herself through the movement and dance.
As her interest and talent grew in this art form, Priya began to perform extensively at private and public events, both locally and nationally, such as concerts, festivals, music videos, seminar shows, fundraisers, corporate events and private parties.
Priya has developed as a dancer; she has gone on to more challenging and rewarding forms of dance, always craving to learn more. Priya's largest influences by far have come from bhangra whom she learnt under Baharan Punjab Diyan dance group and belly dancing (which she has taken for the longest period of time).
After a spell with Baharan Punjab Diyan and Storm, Priya ventured into the world of dance and has developed her own art of the fusion of Bhangra with her western freestyle techniques.
Priya has also excelled in the oriental dance form of belly dancing and is sought out by other artists for instruction because of her awe inspiring precision with hip movements. Her amazing abilities and grace as a dancer and instructor have been a refreshing and welcome experience in the area.
Music artist and close friend, U-cef has said that "Priya truly has a master's touch. The simplest movement is presented with incredible focused energy. The quality of Priya's movements is what we all strive for." Her style is soulful and dynamic. Her movement expressive and clear. On stage her ability to reach and entertain an audience with warmth and humour is delightfully apparent.
Priya prides herself on her entertaining, family-friendly, tasteful, cultural and artistic presentations of her styles of dance. Although belly dance is a personal expression from each dancer, and will often be performed on a wide spectrum of skill levels, artistry and intent, it should always define self-respect and the empowerment of women instead of the degradation of women and the degradation of this dance.
Priya is creating her own unique style, while keeping in touch with the authentic roots of her dance styles. She is amidst of forming her own dance troupe.
Priya has performed alongside the following artists:
HUNTERZ
MC HARD KAUR
B21
DALVINDER SINGH
MALKIT SINGH
SONA FAMILY
AG DOLLA
MRB X
She has appeared in the following music videos:
Kami K - Boliyan
Tigerstyle - Mele Vich
Mc Hardkaur - Glassy