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Roshni Preformance image
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I came to see Roshni in October 2024 and it was wonderful and transformative. I so enjoyed seeing Sonia embodying the story so beautifully and the music was a thrilling and inseparable part of the dance.

I arrived feeling the weight of the wars and the hurricane and the general destruction going on.

The first part - the call - was ...

Gulfam Sabri on Santoor
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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 ...

Mita Rana in Kathak Camp
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I attended a two-day intensive weekend Kathak camp led by Sonia Sabri Company. It was incredible to say the least. Other words that can also describe the experience are; nourishing, grounding, thought provoking, hard work, encouraging, informative, very well structured and planned, inspiring, motivating, exhilarating, healing…

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Mohika Shankar
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The journey of every creative is distinct as they carve their path in the industry. It is true when they say there is no blueprint one can follow to become a professional artist. My dance journey began as a 5-year-old in Delhi who revelled in the rhythm and joy of moving. Learning Kathak under the able guidance of the Late Guru Shri Munna Shukla ...

Aston Hall
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“Thank you. I love nothing more than work that links the past to the present. I also love to see young people engaged in such work with such joy, passion and skill.” Audience Member

On 29th July 2023, we were delighted to team up with Birmingham Museums Trust to provide a unique day of performances and activities at Aston Hall to celebrate ...

Shrishti Gandhi
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Shrishti Gandhi has been a student of Sonia Sabri Company since 2019. She has performed for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Ward End park, danced alongside other community dancers in the Diwali celebration ‘Share the Light’ at the Birmingham Bullring, showcased Kathak at Sampad’s annual Asian Spring's ...