Amina Khayyam

Amina Khayyam is a Bangladeshi-born British dancer, choreographer and dance teacher. She is acclaimed for her progressive work within Kathak's intricate and detailed theatrical movements of abhinaya.

Early life Khayyam was born in Sylhet Division, Bangladesh and comes from a Muslim background where dance was frowned upon. She grew up in village in Oxted, Surrey, where her late father owned a business and Khayyam attended Oxted School.

She trained in London initially with Alpana Sengupta before Her performance ranges from classical Kathak, in which, she has received high accolades for her Abhinaya, to multi-media performances such as the principal performer in the Akademi/South Bank's outdoor spectacle Escapade in 2003 Khayyam herself dances the title role. In the same year, she made a full production of The following year, the company presented two shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Bird and You&Me. Bird was presented with a Lustrum Award for an unforgettable festival show by Summerhall.

Khayyam also teaches BA Hons Dance and Culture degree at the University of Surrey.

Personal life Khayyam has one child (born 2009).