Leona Dean

The Leona Dean Dance Academy, established in 1995, has grown to be one of the largest dance institutes. The academy specializes in Modern Indian dance, a dance style that has been made popular by the Indian Film Industry and which has worked its way into the hearts of all South Africans of Indian origin. Choreographer, Leona Dean, has taken Indian dance to a whole new level with her unique combination of drama, designer costumes and colourful props. Her contribution to the development of Indian dance and to the community earned her several awards for her outstanding achievement. She recently received an Indian Cinema Centenary Award for her contribution to the entertainment industry.