Shivani Thakkar joins cast of Bombay Bollywood

Shivani Thakkar / Photo by Ivan Karabobaliev

>> by Cynthia Brett

Calgary-based dance artist Shivani Thakkar is joining the cast of Bellydance Superstars’ new show as a soloist and lead dancer. Bombay Bollywood, produced by Miles Copeland, has already toured in Canada, the United States and Europe, and heads next to Japan. In a press release, Thakkar, who is associate artistic director of Manu Kala Mindir Dance Productions and founder of MKM BollyStars, called it a “thrilling experience and absolute honour.” www.bellydancesuperstars.com