Tatjana Wegner was the first who officially brought the Bollywood Dance trend to Germany. She developed various training programs and founded the first professional "BollyDance Company” in Europe. Meanwhile she created and choreographed her own stage shows which also led to close cooperation with different Bollywood film productions in India. That made her to a well established and successful choreographer for that booming trend. (“For you” from'2005)
Tatjana Wegner; Profile
Ballet dancer and instructor since 1990
Professional performance artist since 1985
qualified dance therapist by PITTH
Presenter at the Meridian Academy in Hamburg (2000-06)
Presenter home and abroad.
Training and specialization in pantomime, singing, salsa, flamenco and drama.
Long-term experience in teaching ballet - all levels: Aeroballet, Ballet Workout, Modern Dance, Hip Hop, Dance Therapy, Pilates, Yoga, Yoga Gym, Qi Gong, Back Gymnastics, Aerobics, and Contact Improvisation.
Indian dance: professional training in classical Indian dance: Khatak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi.
Choreographies for Bollywood films.
Creation of her own concepts and brands:
Indian Spirit, BollyDance, Ballet Workout, Yoga Dance, 4 elements Yoga, Spirit Pilates.
Latest brand: „Bhangra Dance“
Engagements as an actress and model.
Professional dancer in several genres:
Classical ( Kiev State, Bremen, Hanover, Hamburg, Lübeck, Mexico City ), musical dance ( "Phantom of the Opera"), Events & Galas and Bollywood films.
Founder of the BollyDance Company in Germany with its own show programs, such as full-length show "BollyDanceCircus" presented at „Wintergarten“ in October 2006. Link
The BollyDance Company is the heart of Tatjanas creative work for which she constantly developes new shows. The Company consists of more than twenty professional dancers from the India, USA, Russia, China, Japan, Iran, Africa, France and Germany.
For several years Tatjana has coached trainers in the above-mentioned styles and has founded the first casting agency specialising in Bollywood productions. Furthermore, she also learns Hindi to be able to interpret the contents and meaning of the songs’ lyrics in her shows and choreographies.
Link to CV Setcard to download pictures gallery