Jul 9 2019, 12:33 PMBeatboxing, children, Contemporary Dance, Dance, family, Hip Hop, Kathak, Music, Performances, Sonia Sabri Company, theatre, Young People

Being involved in the creative development of “Same Same…But Different” by Laura Vanhulle (Dancer)

It has been so great working on “Same Same…But Different”. Each time I work with Sonia the approach is so different. She has a unique perspective on movement and choreography and her passion for dance and unique vision really helps me grow and expand both as an artist and as a human being.

I was lucky enough to be involved from the beginning of this project from research and development to creating the final piece. This for me was a super interesting starting point, and it was wonderful for myself (Contemporary Dancer) to work with the other artists, Mickael Marso Riviere (Breakdance background) and Aakanksha Rawat (Classical Indian Dance). It was fantastic how such totally different people were able to come together into a room and unite to create such an authentic and multi layered work of art. This process confirmed for me how it is important to always be open, stay humble and allow yourself to be vulnerable. This rawness enabled us be open to each others differences and find common ground, to create an exciting piece with so much colour, beauty and truth.

“Same Same…But different” really allowed me to tap into my childhood curiosity and to be vulnerable and reminded me that it is ok to be different; through this we can see the beauty of other people’s differences when we open up ourselves to others.

Photo credit: Simon Richardson

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Upcoming performances: Kathakbox

Jan 26 2012, 04:44 PMHip Hop, Kathak, Kathakbox, Performances, Sonia Sabri Company

Join us for the Spring 2012 leg of the tour of Kathakbox, which has been wowing audiences and critics across the UK and internationally:

"Kathakbox is a pleasure from start to finish. It creates a positive and energetic atmosphere where we are all one and dance is a joyous means of expression and fun." Laura Dodge, Dance Europe

"A clever interweaving of two distinct art forms, bringing out the subtle nuances of their mutuality... making us all feel a part of the unifying Kathakbox." Graham Watts, Dancing Times

Hope to see you soon at a venue near you:

Thursday 1st March at 8pm

Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RE

Box Office: 01865 812 150

http://www.pegasustheatre.org.uk/shows/kathakbox/

Monday 5th March at 7.30pm

South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7PA

Presented in association with Asian Arts Agency

Box Office: 01344 484 123

http://www.southhillpark.org.uk/5201/shows/sonia-sabri-company-kathakbox.html

Tuesday 22nd May at 7.30pm

Solihull Arts Complex, Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3RG