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Jay Kumar
The stage is once again hosted by popular Dance Entertainer and Choreographer, Jay Kumar, who will also be performing with his exceptional troupe, DanceAsia.

The audience will also get a chance to be involved in his Interactive Dance workshop during the "I Love Bollywood" sessions and some may even get an opportunity to dance with Jay on stage.

Jay has recently released a song called the Bhangra zmba Slide, which aims to get the mainstream masses dancing to the "Bangin' Bhangra Beat". Check out the fun youtube video and join in the latest dance craze!

Nutkhut Dance

Nutkhut will be presenting their unique dance piece across three stages of the London Mela and will headline the Community Cabaret Stage.

Nutkhut dance is a unique outdoor dance piece created by Simmy Gupta and inspired by the world of Bollywood film. Drawn from diverse backgrounds, the ensemble presents dynamic choreography, numerous costume changes, and pulsating music to the drama and energy of the world of film.

Bollywood-In

Based in the city of Lyon in France since 2003 is the non-profit organization called Bollywood-In, which aims to promote Indian culture in France and all over Europe. Established by Shella Kumar, current president and company choreographer, Bollywood-In is also a semi-professional dance company performing in major events like DEAUVILLE FILM FESTIVAL 2008, AZIKULT FESTIVAL Paris 2008 & 2009, MADE IN ASIA FESTIVAL-BRUSSELS EXPO 2009 and much more.

Drama Setterz

Hailing from the streets of London comes a self taught dance group by the name of Drama Setterz. These boys are not your typical street dancers, as they come from an Asian background, and have been fusing Asian dance mashed up with urban street dance, bringing a fresh new vibe to the scene.

Saraasa

Saraasa is a bollywood dance troupe who believe in performing dance styles "true to their roots" and with passion. Saraasa are experienced in many dance forms and add a twist of bollywood to everything they do, whether it be Indian Classical, folk, street dance, contemporary and of course bollywood, performing at various high profile shows ranging from melas, background dancers for bollywood films and bollywood stage shows.

Bollyfeat

A fresh and dynamic dance group from Glasgow which combines the best of Bollywood and contemporary dancing.  A spicy touch of Indian dancing to liven up your events.

Danceophrenics

A dynamic and diverse dance troupe who are totally crazy about Bollywood dancing, celebrating all aspects of Bollywood music, aiming to reveal the full spectrum of Bollywood through dance.

Angel Dancers

The Angel Dancers are based in London and cater for a huge range of dance styles including Classical, Folk, Modern, Bollywood, Bhangra, Hip Hop, Latin American, Street and Indojazz.

Mela's Got Talent

A fun session providing an opportunity to individuals from the community to showcase their talent at this year's Mela with a short performance. Come support the possible stars of the future.