Akram Khan (dancer)

Akram Khan
MBE
Khan in 2010
Born
Akram Hossain Khan

(1974-07-29) 29 July 1974 (age 50)
Lambeth, London, England
EducationDe Montfort University
Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Occupation(s)Dancer, choreographer
Years active1987–
Known forAkram Khan Company
StyleContemporary dance, kathak
Websitewww.akramkhancompany.net

Akram Hossain Khan, MBE (Bengali: আকরাম হুসেইন খান) (born 29 July 1974)[1] is an English dancer and choreographer of Bangladeshi descent. His background is rooted in his classical kathak training and contemporary dance.

  1. ^ England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2007. Name: Akram Hossain Khan Registration Date: Jul 1974 [Aug 1974] [Sep 1974] Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep Registration District: Lambeth Inferred County: London Mother's Maiden Name: Aziz Volume Number: 14 Page Number: 0776