Sonia Sabri MBE, a Birmingham-based, internationally acclaimed Kathak dance artist and choreographer, has significantly advanced South Asian classical dance globally. In 2025, she was awarded an MBE for Services to Dance, becoming the first British-born Indian woman fully trained in Kathak in the UK to receive this recognition. Trained in classical ...
I recently had the pleasure of completing a week of year 10 work experience with Sonia Sabri Company one of the UK’s leading South Asian arts organisations.
The week began by joining the company’s weekly social media meeting whilst working remotely. I found it interesting to see how meetings are structured in a professional environment and ...
On Sunday 12th October, a group of our Classical Bollywood students were invited to perform a Curtain Raiser, for the Company’s production of Roshni at Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham. Our students presented a brand-new dance piece, choreographed by Sonia Sabri MBE for the well-loved song, Silsila Yeh Chahat Ka, from the Bollywood movie Devdas (2002 ...
In November 2025, Sonia Sabri Company were delighted to launch a new South Asian Dance after-school club at St Margarets CE Junior School in Whitnash, Leamington Spa. At our weekly sessions, the pupils at St Margarets have been learning the basics of South Asian Dance, based on Kathak classical dance and South Asian folk dances – a fun and accessible ...
Have you ever wondered why Kathak dancers wear bells on their ankles? Ghungroo are so much more than an ornament or costume accessory, as well as being a musical instrument in their own right, they also hold huge historical, cultural and spiritual significance. In this blog we will deep dive into the importance and use of these ancient instruments ...
About the Author: I am Shrishti Gandhi, a Neuroscience graduate and associate artist with Sonia Sabri Company (SSCo). I manage SSCO’s dedicated dance troupe, ‘Kathakaars’, finding regular performance opportunities and performing as part of the group. Recent professional credits include performing as a dance artist for SSCo, touring ...
We are delighted to announce that Sonia Sabri has been appointed an MBE for her Services to Dance in the King's Birthday Honours.
This award recognises her tireless commitment to South Asian dance shown throughout her entire career. Her trailblazing contributions can be seen in her work as a performing artist, movement director ...
This year Sonia Sabri Company has been delighted to partner with the University of Birmingham Music Department to deliver a brand-new South Asian Music Ensemble. The group is open to students, staff, and local community, who play a traditional South Asian instrument, or want to explore the repertoire on a Western classical instrument. Musicians with ...
I am Shrishti Gandhi, a recent Neuroscience graduate and, currently, an associate artist with Sonia Sabri Company (SSCo). I manage SSCO’s dedicated dance troupe, ‘Kathakaars’, finding regular performance opportunities and also performing as part of the group. Recent professional credits include performing as a dance artist for SSCo, touring with ...
My name is Gulfam Sabri. I am a professional musician. I'm based in Birmingham and working for Sonia Sabri Company as a musician in residence.
I have been playing music since childhood. I have learned Tabla and Santoor and also studied Indian vocal music under my father Ustad Sabri Khan Sahab. I come from the lineage of family of traditional ...
