Daily Bruin: UCLA alumna moves into an unexpected career in Bollywood dance
Talia Aires '15 (B.A., Dance)
Talia Aires '15 (B.A., Dance) tells the Daily Bruin how her World Arts and Cultures/Dance education gave her the flexibility to land a job in the arts after graduation.
"Working at weddings had never been part of Tali Aires’ original plan.
Six months ago, Aires, an alumna, had a dream familiar to many Los Angeles dancers: She would perform commercially, find gigs where she could, perhaps teach a bit on the side. It was a reasonable goal, especially since she had been dancing since age 4 and dedicated her time at UCLA to perfecting her technique as a jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dancer.
Today, Aires is living out her dream, with one slight adjustment: She has entered the realm of Bollywood dance. This past September, Aires landed a job performing with Karmagraphy, a Los Angeles-based Indian fusion entertainment company, after attending an open audition on a whim. Although Aires had no prior exposure to Bollywood or Indian culture, she now performs most frequently at traditional Indian weddings."— Emily McCormick, January 12, 2016
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