InspirAsian Dance Performance and Workshops is a dance company and dance school located in Truro, New Zealand. Founded by Charlotte Richards in 2008, the company offers a variety of dance classes, workshops, and performances with a focus on Indian dance, Hatha yoga, and hula-hoop.
Charlotte Richards, the founder of InspirAsian Dance, graduated with a degree in Dance and Related Arts and a PGCE. She has a deep fascination with Indian culture, including yoga and dance, which led her to visit the subcontinent to further explore her interests. She formed InspirAsian Dance as a platform to teach Indian dance as an art form and as a fun exercise. With her wide range of experience, Charlotte has taught adults at Truro College and schools, performed at numerous social and community events in the Southwest, and led one-off yoga and dance workshops for retreats.
The dance classes offered by InspirAsian Dance cater to a diverse range of students. They provide weekly dance and yoga classes for all levels, including educational workshops for schools, early years, home education groups, and accessible workshops for both children and adults. They also offer workshops for social occasions such as hen parties, birthdays, and weddings.
In addition to classes and workshops, InspirAsian Dance also provides entertainment services. Their performances include group and solo Bollywood dancing, Kathak, hula-hoop dances, and fire dance displays. They have showcased their talents at various venues and events, including The Eden Project, The Hall for Cornwall, @Bristol, and festivals around the South-West. They have also choreographed for Rogue Theatre and collaborated with F.
E colleges, secondary, and primary schools across the South-West.
For those interested in yoga, InspirAsian Dance offers Hatha yoga classes and workshops, with Charlotte having eight years of experience as a teacher of Hot Yoga and Yoga for Backs. She has worked with Cornwall County Council Social Services and taught Hot Yoga in the Tropical biome at The Eden Project. Retreats in Cornwall and Torrevieja, Spain are also available, providing workshops, accommodation, and catering for groups (minimum of 4 participants). Hot Yoga is also an option for retreat participants.
Adding to their repertoire, InspirAsian Dance offers water dance parties for both children and adults. With Charlotte's background in working with Early Years and teaching baby/toddler swimming at Kernow Hydro, she brings her expertise to create enjoyable water programmes for families to swim, sing, and move in the water.
Located in Kerley Grove, Truro, InspirAsian Dance Performance and Workshops operates during various opening hours from Monday to Friday. To learn more about their services, classes, workshops, and performances, interested individuals can visit their website or contact them directly via phone.
Overall, InspirAsian Dance Performance and Workshops is a dynamic and versatile dance company that strives to share the joy of Indian dance, Hatha yoga, and hula-hoop through their classes, workshops, and entertainment services. With a dedicated founder and a wide range of offerings, they aim to inspire and engage individuals of all ages and abilities in the art of dance and movement.
