
A three-time Canadian National Dance champion, Karima Essa is Vancouver’s very own Bollywood star. An incredibly charismatic and passionate performer, choreographer and instructor, she has used her one-of-a-kind Bollywood talent to entertain diverse audiences at festivals, theatres and in schools across Canada. In 2014, her love for Bollywood took her to the screens in Mumbai, India, as a two-time finalist on Omni TV’s reality show, Bollywood Star. With style, grace and a flair for the dramatic, she has been captivating adult and young audiences for decades.
Venables Family Showtime Series
September 18th, 2026
September 18th, 2026 Kick off Wine Capital Weekend with a spectacular evening of music, food, and drinks at the 5th Annual Kick-Off Party at District Wine Village!
September 20, 2026
September 20th, 2026 Join us for the 27th Festival of the Grape, the cornerstone event of Oliver’s Wine Capital Weekend!