‘NIDA’ by Sonia Sabri Dance Company

Friday 9th October

7:30pm

NIDA is an invitation to step away from the stresses and challenges of everyday life and to be welcomed into a world where beautiful and uplifting Kathak dance and soulful Indian music meet by the intimacy of candlelight.
This brand-new work is a guiding hand for those who have lost their way, illuminating the path and awakening inspiration.
Feel worries and uncertainties melt away as you are drawn to the intricate rhythms and melodies woven by dancer and musician as they perform. Featuring live music from the rare and hypnotic Santoor, this feel-good show is a treat for the senses and beautifully demonstrates the connection between music and dance
Be taken on an emotional journey through wordless storytelling, beatboxing, mime and percussive dance with upbeat audience interaction. Join our world-class artists for a nourishing, affirming and enriching experience that will stay with you.
Artists
Sonia Sabri MBE – Artistic Director, Choreographer and Kathak Dance Artist.
Sarvar Sabri – Musical Director, Composer and Tabla Maestro.
Gulfam Sabri – Vocals, Santoor and Harmonium.
Pulkit Sharma – Duff and Chendra drums

“Such an incredible musicality, it was impossible not to gaze in wonder and adoration.

An uplifting crescendo of music and dance”

~Dance Europe

“It was emotional, warm, honest and incredibly beautiful. In a world that is full of things
that we don’t know what’s real anymore, this was like pure gold.” ~ 
Audience Member

Presented by Milap.

Funded by Arts Council England.