Auditions are taking place in Yorkshire, for a play, Bollywood Jane, about a local Indian girl who finds love. Many local white people are keen to make their mark as Bollywood dancers.

"Dancing is my first love," says Lianne Brown, "and I would love the opportunity to take part in this production. "The Bollywood movements are amazing."

"There is more to Bollywood dancing than boy and girl staring flirtatiously at one another," says Raj Palmer. "In fact its a highly skilful and energetic series of movements."

"Bollywood dancing has taken off in Yorkshire, probably because of the large number of South Asian immigrants who live here," says Holly Cassidy.

"I love Bollywood dancing classes," says Bindi Basan. "They are energetic, colourful and exciting. "What's more they keep you fit and allow you to meet people."

"Its about beauty, its about balance, poise and co-ordination," says instructor Zoobin Surty. "But you do not need to be slim or beautiful to do it. "You just need spirit."

The Bollywood Jane production may be taken to other parts of the country if its run in Leeds is successful. "We might even take it to India!" says Zoobin. (Photo Tim Smith)

"When I went to my first Bollywood dancing class, I was hooked," says Jill Hargreaves. "The routines are so graceful yet at the same time there is so much passion."

"Bollywood dance classes have become very popular in Yorkshire," says Katie Rivers. "I thought I would give it a go and have not regretted it for a minute."

"As a child I was brought up watching Bollywood movies," says Mamta Stalin. "Its a tremendously social form of dancing and enormously rewarding both physically and spiritually."

"Bollywood dancing appeals to me because its much more than just dancing," insists teenager Liam Reeder. "Performers are challenged to dance and act simultaneously."

The play will be performed at the West Yorkshire Playhouse throughout June - a far cry from Bollywood's Mumbai roots.