Chai with Rai

Chai with Rai (Ep.8)- In Conversation with Mandeep Virk Randhawa where we sat and discussed all things Dance with MVR. How she created a platform out of pure love and missing out on the opportunity to share the love of Bhangra and Giddha.  I also wanted to dive in how often when describing Bhanrgra the community fails to mention that it originates both from India and Pakistan. Rather than just Pun...

Chai with Rai (Ep.7)- In conversation with Tobin Thomas Where we sat and discussed the Indian Classical space, specifically in Canada. We also dove into what it means to be a South Asian dancer and choreographer. Creating and owning a company-- the work and financial value going into it. From conceptualising work to finding opportunities to showcase it. I also wanted to dive into the imagery Tobin...

Chai with Rai (Ep.6)- In conversation with Simone Damberg Würtz. Where we sat and talked contemporary dance in Europe and especially in the UK. We discussed how it feels to be a principle dancer in a rep company (Rambert Dance).  Simone alongside Nancy and Julia from Rambert Dance also created a new initiative called "The Playground" at Rambert. Which allows emerging choreographers and artists of...

Chai with Rai (Ep.5)- In conversation with Guleraana Mir where we sat and discussed her work with the Thelma's and of course her play Coconut (which brought me such joy). We dove into the high's and low's of being a playwright. Her process and advice for upcoming writers.  Her thoughts on being boxed and stereotyped as POC Female writer and how we need more bold voices in the industry creating pro...

Chai with Rai (Ep.4)- In conversation with Emma Farnell Watson where we sat and discussed her work with companies such as Hofesch Schecter, Jasmin Vardimon and Shahar Binyamini. Being the face of brands such as Garnier, Vodafone and more. We discussed in the lengths the differentiation and specificity of Contemporary Dance vs Contemporary lyrical. We also discussed how to safeguard our mental heal...

Chai with Rai (Ep.3)- In conversation with Sashin Kandhai where we discussed his amazing career as a multidimensional artists in South Africa . From his love of Bollywood cinema to being an actor, dancer, choreographer and director.  We talked about his meeting of course with Madhuri Dixit on the hit Indian TV Show Dance Deewane.  To producing and starring in his own theatre show Gateway to Bollyw...

Chai with Rai (Ep.2)- In conversation with Sonia Benito where we sat and discussed her work for brands such as Rimmel London. Her dance journey from Street Dance to Commercial work.  How she got into magic and developed a beautiful style. Her thoughts on the industry- from the magic industry not having enough female representation to how the dance industry is. We even discussed Sonia's journey int...

Welcome to Chai with Rai (Ep.1)- I call this show my Digital jukebox of Hidden Gems, in which I reach out to people in the Entertainment and Fitness Industry. We discuss all things Industry, life lessons, politics, socialism, culture, history , the Digital space and more. Then at the end we play some fun games and reflect some more. I want the show to feel like we are having a conversation, with s...