Sonia Sabri Company

Exceptional South Asian Dance & Music

Through our dance and music we unearth untold stories, transform lives and create small miracles

Sonia Sabri Company

Exceptional South Asian Dance & Music

Through our dance and music we unearth untold stories transform lives and create small miracles  

Sonia Sabri Company (SSCo) creates music and dance that is progressive, accomplished and sincerely felt. Our work is relevant to audiences today: making connections across cultures and generations, strengthening community understanding and increasing wellbeing through performances, workshops, and talent development.

Sonia Sabri Company (SSCo) creates music and dance that is progressive, accomplished and sincerely felt. Our work is relevant to audiences today: making connections across cultures and generations, strengthening community understanding and increasing wellbeing through performances, workshops, and talent development.

As one of the leading contemporary South Asian dance and music companies in the UK, we have an international reputation for presenting Kathak dance in a contemporary context, without diluting its integrity. For us, it is a constantly evolving language, perfect for telling people’s stories and reflecting on the world. Our music is rooted in classical Indian traditions but branches into innovative developments with a range of styles including HipHop, Folk and Jazz.

We are passionate about the power of dance and music to open up new perspectives, explore emotions and empower audiences.

Productions

Our award-winning productions are rooted in Kathak and Indian classical music but draw on contemporary influences to create distinctive, relevant and accessible artistic experiences for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. We tour internationally to theatres, arts centres and festivals, as well as unconventional spaces, including schools, libraries, parks and museums.

We love to collaborate and work with partner organisations and individuals to create bespoke performances and events. Sonia has choreographed and directed dance for film and music videos, ‘flash mob’ performances, mass participatory shows, festivals and cross-artform projects.

Click here for a list of our upcoming tour dates.

Classes

Suitable for all ages and abilities, discover the joy and versatility of South Asian music and dance through our termly programme classes. Classes include: Kathak, Tabla, Classical Bollywood and Indian Singing.

Based in Birmingham, Newcastle and online, our classes will enable you to learn new skills, build your confidence and gain physical and mental nourishment.

Participation

Sonia Sabri Company provides enjoyable, informative and meaningful learning and participatory opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and levels of experience, spanning dance, music, storytelling and visual arts to explore South Asian culture. SSCo offer a range of exciting classes, workshops, and training programmes for schools, community groups, HE/FE establishments and emerging dancers and musicians.

Over the last 3 years we have:
Taught
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1,361
Classes
Delivered
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414
School & Community
workshops
Performed
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223
Shows
Toured
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84
Locations across UK
Through these activities, we have engaged with…
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26,333
through class programme
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34,469
through School & Community workshops
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6,699,153
online audience
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78,770
in-person audiences
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Not to mention the 90,000,000 people who watched our performances at the 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on TV!
Over the last 3 years we have:

Taught 1,361 Classes
Delivered 414 Schools & Community workshops
Performed 223 shows
Toured 84 locations across UK

Through these activities, we have engaged with…

26,333 through class programme
34,469 through School & Community workshops
6,699,153 online audiences
78,770 in-person audiences

Not to mention the 90,000,000 people who watched our performances at the 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on TV!

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