Bring your students an assembly that is as educational as it is electrifying! A High‑Impact Cultural Arts time for PreK–12 that introduces students to India’s world‑famous film‑dance industry through interactive learning, cultural literacy, and performing arts exploration—all wrapped in high‑energy fun.

Global Learning Experience: Students discover India on the map, how its vast population & diverse terrain shape its cultural output, its multiple states & languages, which Bollywood unifies through shared music, dance, and storytelling.

Diversity, Inclusion & Cultural Literacy: Bollywood Dance becomes a lens through which students explore regional traditions, festivals, celebrations, legends, seasons, spiritual values, folklore, universal emotions like friendship, love, community, the reflection of its modern-traditional Indian society. Students see these multiple influences blend into one artistic language, reinforcing the idea that differences can coexist beautifully. Arts Integration: The assembly highlights how music & dance, the heartbeat of India’s entertainment industry, stemming from India’s ancient love for the performing arts, directly shapes modern movie‑going habits—making Bollywood one of the largest film industries Global Resonance: Students discover a Bollywood following beyond India, inviting interchange of actors, dancers & musicians. They learn how Bollywood’s signature Dance style—now recognized worldwide- influences fitness trends, global dance studios. High‑Energy Engagement for Every Grade Level: With interactive Q&A, imaginative scene‑setting, clapping, singing, and dancing, Students stay engaged from start to finish! Authenticity with Entertainment: Our artists perform in vibrant costumes with choreography rooted in lyricality of authentic cultural context.

A Memorable Finale: The assembly ends with a surprise teacher participation moment that brings the entire room together—students love it, and staff often call it the highlight of the day! Educational Outcomes: Social Studies, Performing Arts, Physical activity, Multiculturalism, Community building, Holistic engagement Watch Sample Clips: Video Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbM4qm0IZlH_B7PPSGRSeFL3FXammkNDw&feature=shared

Duration: 50 mins.

Artist Background

Priya Chellani is an international dance tutor, choreographer, and producer with 40 years of teaching and artistic leadership. A former national dance finalist of India in the 1990s, she hails from Mumbai—the heart of Bollywood cinema—where she captained her university’s winning dance team and trained under a renowned classical dance director of the film industry. During her 10 years directing a thriving academy in Mumbai, she choreographed for emerging film talent and produced prize‑winning student entries for children’s theatre & reality television. Expanding her career globally, Priya moved to Dubai, where she served a multicultural population, collaborating with international event companies, educational institutions, fashion brands, government entities, hospitality and corporate organizations. Later, as a teaching artist in New Zealand, she continued cross‑cultural partnerships, guiding students at diversity festivals, serving as a university dance competition judge, engaging with the fitness and education sectors. Since 2013, Priya has brought Bollywood dance to the Raleigh region with a prolific presence at multicultural festivals, public attractions, school and community events. Her popular Bollywood workout model has been featured for corporate employees at Cisco, Lenovo, NetApp. She partners with Parks & Recreations & YMCA, keeping her lessons, choreography, coaching, and edutainment accessible to diverse communities.

Search Criteria

• Program Type: Performance
• Discipline: Dance
• Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
• Cultural Context: Asian
• Accepts bookings in Johnston County