Birmingham college to launch Bollywood course
24 Feb 2014 07:30Budding Bollywood actors will learn the secrets of the fast-growing trade at South and City College
To Bollywood or not to Bollywood - that is the question facing Birmingham students as the first course to come to the UK launches in the city.
Budding Bollywood actors signing up to learn the secrets of the fast-growing trade at South and City College in Birmingham will be put through their paces in dance, acting and singing - even taking inspiration from the Bard William Shakespeare.
As well as studying traditional Indian dance moves, students will take on characters from Shakespeare's great novels and even learn stage combat in a bid to master control of their movements.
They will also get the chance to share their talents on stages across the UK.
The BTEC Bollywood Performing Arts Course, taught in both Hindi and English, will start at the college next month.
It is run by The Bollywood Academy, based in Digbeth, whose founder Faraz Chouhan helped champion boxer Amir Khan choreograph a routine at his wedding.
Faraz said: "This is a great breakthrough and achievement for my home city of Birmingham, as it will be the first city in the UK and Europe to offer an accredited course in Bollywood Performing arts.
"These courses will not only help students to obtain a qualification but also helps students build their self confidence and self esteem through performing arts and pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
"With Bollywood movies being screened at mainstream cinemas and weekly Bollywood events taking place across UK and Europe, there is so much opportunity for these youngsters but there are no recognised accredited courses available, hence the need to encourage students to follow their dreams and obtain a qualification in the course and a career they enjoy doing."
The course will run over 10 weeks and is free to youngsters aged 16 to 18.
There are separate classes for 19- to 24-year-olds and similar courses available to the over 25s.
For more information about the course, contact The Bollywood Academy on 0121 663 0272 or email info@thebollywoodacademyuk.com
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