Sonia Sabri Company

Who Gets to Dance?

Arts EN ↓ 2 episodes

At Sonia Sabri Company, the UK’s leading South Asian dance and music company, we often hear that those from global majority backgrounds struggle to access the Arts, see themselves on stage or access the information on pursuing a career in the arts. We're ready to change that. Join Sonia Sabri MBE, co-founder and artistic director of Sonia Sabri Company and multi-award-winning Kathak dance artist and choreographer, as she deep dives into the real lived experiences of industry professionals, challenge stereotypes, and celebrate the positive impact of South Asian Dance and Music on health, wellbe...

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Destined to Dance with Chitralekha Bolar MBE 19.08.2026 1:02:36

In this episode, Sonia Sabri MBE chats with Bharatanatyam artist and teacher, Chitralekha Bolar MBE to discuss her father's influence, establishing herself in the UK, barriers in the dance sector and so much more! Includes extended cut!! 00:04 - Intro 01:42 - Icebreakers 04:51 - Chirtraleka's upbringing 13:08 - First steps in the UK 24:42 - Barriers in the dance sector 34:24 - Who gets to dance? 3...

If you can breathe, you can dance with Shyam Dattani 27.05.2026 57:11

In this episode, Sonia Sabri MBE sits down with Kathak artist, Shyam Dattani to discuss his personal journey into Kathak, the challenges and joys of navigating the dance world, and his experiences as a gay artist within traditionally structured spaces. Together, they explore questions of visibility, acceptance, culture, and what it truly means to belong in the arts. 00:04 - Intro 00:43 - Shyam Dat...