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Amiruddin Shah

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Amiruddin Shah
Photography by Amber Hunt
EducationRoyal Ballet School, Oregon Ballet Theatre
Alma materUniversity of Roehampton London University of Cambridge
Occupation(s)ballet dancer, actor, writer-director
EmployerMiami City Ballet
Organization(s)TAD Pictures Releasing, short for "THEARTDOOR"
Known forIndia's 'Billy Elliot'
Notable workNorth American Premiere of Swan Lake The Royal Ballet’s: Elite Syncopations.
AwardsLynn Seymour Award for Expressive Dance
Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/amiruddinshah_official/

Amiruddin Shah is the first truly classical male ballet dancer from India. He has been compared to the protagonist of "Billy Elliot" by the BBC World Service. He became the first Indian ballet dancer to dance with a major company, Miami City Ballet. in Miami he worked with superstar ballet choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, in the North American premiere of Swan Lake. Shah currently has two upcoming fantasy dance films The Red Dress and A Stranger in New York and Balanchine's Protege: John Clifford, a feature-length documentary film.

The Royal Ballet School

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Shah was the first and only native born Indian dancer to train and graduate from the world-renowned Royal Ballet School in London.

Lynn Seymour Award

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Shah was awarded the Lynn Seymour Award in 2019.

Netflix original film "Yeh Ballet"

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Additionally, Shah's life story has inspired a Netflix original movie "Yeh Ballet," which showcases his journey and influence. Amiruddin Shah's accomplishments and dedication to his craft serve as an inspiration to aspiring dancers and artists worldwide. Although he did not appear in the film, Shah's influence on its creation is significant.

The Royal Opera House

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Shah has performed as a leading soloist in the Royal Ballet's "Elite Syncopations" at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden.

Filmography

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Year Film Director Writer Producer Actor Company Credit Notes Award Won
2016 Tea Time No No No Yes Viacome18 Motion Pictures / Viacome18 Studios Distributor Lead Actor Cineshorts Season - 1 Yes
2023 A Stranger in New York Yes Yes Yes Yes TAD Pictures Releasing and RUMUR Films Production company/distributor In association with All Street Production.
2024 The Red Dress Yes Yes Yes Yes TAD Pictures Releasing in association with RUMUR Films Production company/distributor
2024 Balanchine's Protege: John Clifford Yes Yes Yes Yes TAD Pictures Releasing in association with RUMUR Films Production company/distributor Documentary film

References

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  1. https://www.braingainmag.com/how-amiruddin-shah-pirouetted-his-way-from-mumbais-slums-to-the-royal-ballet-school.htm
  2. https://www.facebook.com/royal.ballet.school/posts/today-we-announce-that-the-2017-20-recipient-of-the-rbs-nadia-nerina-scholarship/2130197543672413/
  3. https://m.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20170707052530-241-226257/ujung-kaki-anak-tukang-las-melangkah-ke-new-york
  4. https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/2017/10/17/nadia-nerina-scholar-announced/
  5. https://www.theweek.in/theweek/leisure/2020/02/28/stage-meets-screen.html
  6. https://scroll.in/reel/894084/sooni-taraporevala-to-make-ballet-boys-about-mumbais-homegrown-ballet-dancers
  7. https://www.globalindian.com/youth/story/global-indian-exclusive/an-indian-ballet-star-in-the-miami-city-ballet-amiruddin-shah-pirouettes-to-glory/
  8. https://www.dancemagazine.com/indian-ballet-dancer/
  9. https://www.instagram.com/amiruddinshah_official/?hl=en
  10. https://www.thebetterindia.com/283490/yeh-ballet-netflix-real-life-true-story-amiruddin-shah-manish-chauhan-mumbai/