Learn! Perform! Be a Star!
Every year, Jumped Up Theatre partners with Shiamak Midlands (part of the international Shiamak brand) to bring Bollywood dance classes to Peterborough. Running twice a year, each 10-12 week term culminates in a live performance amongst other Shiamak dancers from across the region. Classes are open to all abilities, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced dancer.
Spring/Summer Term 2026: April - July
Come and join in for this summer's term with two scheduled performances in July.
For everyone, all genders, aged 12+
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Bharat Hindu Samaj Mandir
Unit 6, New England Complex, Rock Rd, Peterborough PE1 3BU.
Free parking is available on site.
When: Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
April: 23, 30
May: 7, 14, 21
June: 4, 11, 18, 25
July: 2
Performances:
Sat 4 July: End of term national Shiamak Summer Funk performance in Coventry
Sun 19 July: Jumped Up Theatres Community Dance Day at The Key Theatre
How to book a class:
Term fee (10 classes) = Age 12-18s: £70 / Age 18+: £80
Payment can be made for the full term or in two 50% instalments - one by 23 April, one by 1 June. Attendees will need to book for the full term via bank transfer.
T&Cs: Instalment plans are available. Please get in touch to request more information. Please note you are committed to paying the full amount if you choose this option.
Click the Book Now button to email us and arrange a bank transfer to book your place for this term.
Meet The Instructor
Rianna Ruparelia is a professional dancer and instructor with nearly two decades of dance experience and has recently completed ten years in the professional dance field. She is trained in a variety of styles including Indo-Contemporary (Shiamak Style), Hip Hop, Bollywood, and Jazz, and also holds qualifications in Kathak, a classical Indian dance form that has strengthened her technical foundation and understanding of rhythm and expression.
Rianna has been part of SHIAMAK Midlands since it first launched in the region and spent ten years training and performing in Shiamak’s prestigious Special Potential Batch (SPB), a professional dance group hand-selected by Shiamak Davar. Being part of SPB allowed her to develop her performance skills, versatility, and stage presence while representing the SHIAMAK style.
Throughout her dance career, Rianna has performed in numerous shows across the UK and internationally, gaining valuable experience on a variety of stages and platforms. Alongside performing, she has taught across the UK, working with dancers of all ages—from young children to adults—and has conducted workshops in styles such as Indo-Contemporary and Hip Hop.
Most recently, Rianna had the honour of performing in the presence of Catherine, Princess of Wales, marking a special highlight in her dance journey. She currently continues to inspire students as an instructor at SHIAMAK Midlands, sharing her passion for dance and encouraging others to grow in confidence and creativity through movement.
About Shiamak Davar
Shiamak Davar (born 19 October 1961) is an Indian choreographer, often recognised as one of the first to bring contemporary jazz, Bollywood Jazz, Indo Jazz, and other western forms of dance to India. He’s known as the guru of contemporary dance in India, with heavy influence on India’s dance scene, especially in the film and theatre industries. His signature and very popular “Shiamak Style” of dance is recognised all around the world, which he used in directing choreography for the movie Mission Impossible 4, Common Wealth Games and many other famous projects and events. In July 2011, Shiamak was awarded an honorary doctorate from Middlesex University in recognition of his contribution to entertainment in India and throughout the world.
Shiamak International is the world’s biggest dance academy, enriching the lives of over a million dance enthusiasts across India, Canada, Australia, the UAE and the UK. Shiamak UK pride themselves on creating the highest quality of dance and encouraging inclusivity and diversity throughout its classes.
About the classes
Every class is a positive and respectful environment for everyone. We have drawn up some guidelines about our expectations for conduct during sessions, as well as the procedure for giving feedback during or after a session. Use the link below to read about our conduct guidelines and how to provide feedback.
About Performing
All our students have the opportunity to put their training into action by taking part in live performances, in costume, onstage, to audiences around Peterborough and beyond. Each term ends with various performance opportunities, whilst we hope everyone will join the term to perform. Some people can still join to take part and not perform. Please let us know when booking so the choreographer can plan parts accordingly.
The video here is from a performance at the Key Theatre’s Week(ender) event, where students from our classes danced with members of the public, performing choreography based on the iconic Bollywood film “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…” while being recorded by a professional filmmaking team, Reckless Abandon Media.
Peterborough’s Winter Funk Performance in January 2026 at The Belgrade Theatre Coventry.
Previous events have included the Peterborough Celebrates Festival and Shiamak’s Summer & Winter Funk Showcases in venues across the UK. Here are some of the photos…
Still not sure? Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve booked my place, do I need to do anything else?
Yes! When you book you will be sent a form to complete. Please note that all of the Jumped Up team work part-time so it can take up to a week for this form to be sent through.
Is there free parking?
Yes, there is a free car park next to Bharat Hindu Samaj Mandir.
What do I need to bring with me?
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that you can move in, suitable footwear, such as trainers, and bring some water to keep yourself refreshed.