Sonia Sabri - artistic director Sonia Sabri is amongst the brightest and most inspirational of British born dancer-choreographers working today. Creating work that spans from the presentation of classical North Indian Kathak to explorations of contemporary approaches, her productions reflect her appreciation of Indian and British culture. She has created a fresh, funky style of Kathak by reinventing it from within, pushing boundaries and creating work that is original in concept, exciting and relevant to today’s audiences. As a dancer, she is acclaimed for her enchanting stage presence, grace and musicality that enthrall audiences both at home and abroad.

Sonia has performed as a solo artist in America, Canada, Europe and the Indian sub-continent, as well as throughout the UK. She has secured a reputation for collaboration across dance styles and art forms, as well as performing Kathak to a diverse range of music, from classical to jazz to fusion.

In addition to performing and choreographing her own productions, Sonia is a teacher of Kathak dance and regularly undertakes various workshops, lecture demonstrations and residencies in national and international venues. She is accredited by the ISTD and is a member of the South Asian Dance Faculty. Sonia is also the artistic director of the newly formed youth dance company, Kathakaars.

Sonia’s innovation within her form was recently recognised on the contemporary dance scene through a commission for The Place Prize 2006; BBC television commission for its dance programme 'Blast' and her receipt of a Bonnie Bird Award in November 2006.