BEYOND BOLLYWOOD(TM)

DANCE & ART SUMMER CAMP

Where Confidence, Culture & Joy Come Alive

Ages 7-11 Years Old

✨ More Than a Camp—A Cultural Experience for Your Child They Will Carry for Life

A vibrant summer program where kids explore Bollywood dance, Indian culture, and creative expression—while building confidence, connection, and pride in who they are.

⚠️ Limited spots for a small, high-impact group

$239.00

5-Days of Highly-Engaging and Interactive Programming

JULY 13 - 17th | Half-Days Only | 9am - 12pm

(8:30 am - Early Drop Offs Accepted)

Security Check/Police Clearance Can Be provided.

Event occurs in a licensed and insured home dance studio space.

💥THE PROBLEM

You don’t just want your child busy this summer…
You want them growing.

But many camps are:

👉🏽 Just entertainment without real impact

👉🏽 Over or under-stimulating or disconnected from meaning

👉🏽 Missing opportunities for cultural confidence-building and cultural pride.

And deep down, you know you want more for your child, while also having fun!

🌈THE EXPERIENCE

This is a one-of-a-kind cultural immersion where your child will:

💃 Move their body through expressive dance

🎨 Create meaningful cultural art & crafts

🧠 Build confidence and self-expression

🌍 Learn the beauty and richness of Indian culture

🎭 Share their voice through performance

Bollywood, Bhangra & Beyond

Your child will learn:

⭐Modern Bollywood choreography (fun, expressive, high-energy)

⭐ Bhangra Basics (rhythm, power, joy)

⭐Indian folk dance movements (culture, storytelling, tradition)

But we don’t just teach steps…

We break down:

✔ Technique in a fun, accessible way
✔ The meaning behind movements
✔ How to express emotions through dance

This helps children not just dance—but feel confident being seen.

🎨 ARTS & CULTURE IMMERSION

Your child will explore hands-on cultural creativity:

🎨 Rangoli Design – creating beautiful symbolic patterns and understanding the "why" behind them...

🏺 Indian Pottery Painting – storytelling through color and design

🧵 Block Printing (Kalamkari-inspired) – designing patterns on fabric and the history of how it came to be...

🦚 Peacock Crafts – inspired by India’s national bird

🌸 And other meaningful South Asian Art explorations...

Each activity includes:

⭐The cultural significance behind it

⭐ A chance for kids to create their own version

⭐ Opportunities to share what they learned

END OF THE WEEK SHOWCASE...

A Moment To Remember...

At the end of the week, your child will:

🎭 Perform a choreographed dance for family

🖼️ Present their art and explain its meaning

🎤 Share their voice with pride and confidence

This is more than a performance—
It’s a confidence milestone.

🧠 WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT

This isn’t just dance.
This isn’t just crafts.

This is intentionally designed to support:

✨ Self-esteem & confidence
✨ Cultural identity and appreciation
✨ Emotional expression through movement
✨ Creativity and curiosity
✨ Social connection in a safe space

Your child leaves with more than memories—
They leave with growth you can see.

👩‍👧 FOR PARENTS

Led by a trauma-informed confidence coach, this camp blends fun with cultural awareness and personal development.

Your child will be:
✔ Encouraged, not judged
✔ Supported in stepping outside their comfort zone
✔ Given space to express themselves safely
✔ Celebrated for who they are

CAMP DETAILS

Ages: 7–11 years

5-Days of Highly-Engaging and Interactive Programming

JULY 13 - 17th | Half-Days Only | 9am - 12pm

(8:30 am - Early Drop Offs Accepted)

Location: SOUTH ASIAN ARTS MOVEMENT STUDIO - Licensed & Insured Home Studio: 9223 - 152 St NW, Edmonton, AB (Side Entrance)

Spots are limited to maintain a personalized, high-quality experience.

Police Check/Security Clearance Available for your assurance and peace of mind.

What to bring?

Water bottle, Indoor Cozy Shoes like slippers with grips, a nut-free snack.

Got questions? Send an email to [email protected]

FREE BONUSES INCLUDED:s.

Register now and receive:

🎁 All take-home cultural art piece collections your children create (included in fees)
🎁 Performance video keepsake

This is a small-group experience.

Once spots are filled, registration closes.

👉 Secure your child’s spot today.

...Join the movement!

Experienced instructor with 20+ years experience

Ashley Anjlien Kumar has been learning and performing a variety of South Asian dance styles not limited to Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Bhangra, Gidda, Hip Hop, Bollywood and other Indian Folk dance styles.

She is a mother of 2 young children - most importantly! And she's a Certified Children's Self-Esteem Coach, therefore you know your children are in good hands for this special camp experience.

She has choreographed guest performances for fashion shows, stage shows and pageants, has performed with Actress Karisma Kapoor, and opened concerts of Indo-Fusion bands like Delhi 2 Dublin. She facilitates her trademarked workshop Beyond Bollywood™ for schools and festivals. She's a trained actor (India and Canada) which complements the expressive nature of dance arts. She deeply loves her Indian culture, language and traditions. Her professional work has been featured in short films and music videos. She has been a featured artist in collaborative projects funded by the Edmonton Arts Council and the Alberta Heritage Foundation.

Dance was an outlet for emotional expression for Ashley during childhood and she claims dancing saved her life....

The feedback she received from her audiences over the years inspires her to keep going and share her passion over the years.

Has worked extensively with the Edmonton Public Library, and worked with the Jubilee Auditorium providing workshops.
Edmonton Arts Council Grant Recipient for Kathak Dance Studies
Edmonton Heritage Council Project Grants Collaborative Workshop with Indigenous Artists
Approved Vendor for Edmonton Public Schools
Awarded Avenue Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40, 2014

Kathak Has Been a Godsend in My Stressful Life

"I just want to let you know that my day job is soooo stressful and Kathak has been such a godsend for me!! That's why I get so giggly in class, it's my stress releasing :).

Thank you for being an awesome teacher...I love how down-to-earth and light-hearted you are! Wish we could have class everyday, haha."

- Samaa Ali, Kathak Student | Edmonton, AB

You're Professional and a Very Good Instructor

"[Ashley] I enjoy your classes (or the classes you organize) not only because I get to "dance" but also because you're professional in your dealings, a very good instructor, and just so enterprising!"

-Shufen Edmonstone, Mature Adult Client | Edmonton, AB