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Welcome to Ignite Bollywood where we bring the fun, magic and glamour of Bollywood to you!

Whether you want to create an unforgettable Bollywood experience for your next event or plan a unique cultural activity for your group, we can help you.

Bollywood dance is the perfect means to connect people in a light and colourful way and make an impact at any event.

Our huge team of Bollywood dancers and teachers, and partnerships with other service providers means that we can help you with everything you need under one roof.  So if you’re in need of a full Bollywood entertainment package with dancers, DJs, Indian caterers, live musicians, henna artists and more, you can find it right here.

We offer you a colourful array of experiences that uplift, entertain and create lifelong memories.

Reach out to our friendly team so they can help you select the best possible experience for what you would like to achieve.

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At Ignite Bollywood you can experience all this and more!

We are in the business of Joy.

Our motto “Light up with dance” is about spreading joy and celebrating diversity and we achieve this through our stunning Bollywood performances and interactive Bollywood workshops.

You’re invited into a wonderful fusion of movement, colour and self-expression that promotes happiness, connection and overall well-being.

How We Help You

At Ignite it’s all about creating fun and excitement for you through a variety of Bollywood experiences.

Here are the many different ways you can get involved

  1. Bollywood PerformancesImpress your guests with our professional performers, vibrant costumes and uplifting music which add colour and spice to any event. We’ve worked with small and large companies and government organisations to help them showcase the Indian culture. Some of our clients include: Coca Cola, Westpac, Bayer Corp, iSelect, City of Port Phillip, City of Casey, Wipro, Melbourne Storm and many more.
  2. Group WorkshopsOur interactive workshops are a hit with organisations and groups. Designed to enhance physical and mental wellbeing, as well as promote multiculturalism and diversity.
    We specialise in primary and secondary school incursions to help children learn about the Indian culture in a fun and interactive way. We also work with organisations looking for uniquely designed team building experiences for their staff.  Other private workshops include hens parties, kids parties and seniors activities.
  3. Dance ClassesAlthough we would love to run more dance classes for individuals, our work with groups and events keeps us fairly busy. On occasion we do conduct special Bollywood dance classes around Melbourne that are open to the public. Great for the mind, body and soul.
  4. ChoreographyProfessional Bollywood dance choreography is available for film, television, commercials, theatre productions, weddings and special events.
  5. InspirationWe offer exciting tips and insights to inspire the best in you through our Ignite Bollywood Blog. Join our Ignite Bollywood Club for a regular dose of inspiration and fun.

Just 5 of the Exciting Ways You Can Experience Ignite Bollywood

  1. Make your next event unforgettable with a Bollywood Performance!
  2. Uplift and connect your team with a Corporate Team Building Workshop
  3. Create a unique learning experience for kids with our School Incursions
  4. Impress the bride and her besties with a Bollywood Hen’s Night they’ll never forget
  5. Create memories for your wedding day with our Wedding Bollywood Shows.

The Ignite Story

“I breathe, I dance.”
Jagriti Bhatia
Founder, Ignite Bollywood Dance Company

I grew up as an introverted child, watching Bollywood movies and dancing in my living room as my parents worked hard running an Indian restaurant.

I think my passion for dance was realised at the age of six, when I gathered a group of fellow students at my school, most of them a few grades higher than me. Together we danced to “beat it” by Michael Jackson at school assembly.

My sense of adventure and curiosity has seen me through many experiences: a few business degrees, leadership development, training facilitation, making films, travelling to over 28 countries and 71 cities, exploring spirituality, yoga, tantra, meditation, dance and human behaviour.

I’ve always wanted to make a difference and inspire others and I guess Ignite Bollywood is my humble way of making the world a better place.

I previously owned a Bollywood dance company that was entirely about fitness based classes. This felt too ‘on-the-surface’. It was during my work with non-profit organisation Atma Mumbai in 2009, that I awakened to the possibilities of Bollywood dance as more than just a fitness or weight loss exercise.

I witnessed the powerful and therapeutic impact Bollywood dance had on its participants. It was not simply an exercise for the body, but a renewal of the spirit.

The humble dance students, mostly timid women and young orphans from Mumbai slums, completely shed their inhibitions, connected with each other and transformed into empowered, confident individuals full of potential.

There was laughter and high-fives all around. Everyone was beaming and the cause of this was a little hip swinging and shoulder shrugging.

So simple yet so profound.

This experience inspired me to create Ignite Bollywood Dance Company, to help people of any age, gender or background “light up with dance!”

Many believe that transformation is a long, drawn out process. I believe that often, it is right there in front of us, if only we allow it.

I welcome you to join my Bollywood movement and let us spread more joy, colour and laughter in this beautiful world.