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Bangalore–London–New York



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jasmine simhalan
 

A London resident for 10 years Jasmine was born in Madras and is a graduate in economics and acting. Being a trained martial artist (Kalarippayattu) and dancer (Bharthanatyam and Mohiniyattam) from childhood she has toured and performed in most of the productions of Chandralekha (India) and Shobana Jeyasingh (UK). She has also worked with a range of choreographers including Wayne McGregor (UK), Richard Alston (UK), Laurie Booth (UK), Roger Sinha (Canada) and Mavin Khoo (UK). Jasmine has also worked on Basement Jaxx and Emergency Exit Arts productions. In summer 2000 Jasmine both choreographed for and performed in the award winning Akademi production, Coming of Age, directed by Keith Khan. Her work in TV and Film includes Check by Amarjeeth Singh and BBC production Away Game. Chathi, her new physical theatre choreography, is based on the ballad of warriors of 16th century Southern India and has toured in the UK and Europe. Spare Rib is her current work in progress. Her work includes arts led education projects for schools, universities and community groups. For details visit her website - www.dancedesign.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/jasmine.html