This week I’m joined by dance artist Aakanksha Rawat. Aakanksha and I had just completed a tour of Sonia Sabri’s “Same Same… But Different” at the time of recording in March 2022. We discuss the origins of Kathak, Aakanksha’s journey with the art form, and the specificity of experiencing and learning Indian classical dance in the UK. 

To find out more:

Aakanksha’s Insta @aakanksharawat27

Sonia Sabri co. Insta @soniasabrico

Sonia Sabri website https://www.ssco.org.uk/

This week I’m joined by Italian-British dance artist Selene Travaglia. Selene and I have just completed a tour of Sonia Sabri’s “Same Same… But Different” and Selene is now beginning a tour of “Squidge” by Wriggle Dance Theatre which will be touring the UK till May. We discuss what makes a great dancer, the choreographer who changed the way she thought about what a dance piece could be, the virtues of improvised dance, and the beauty of connecting with audiences throughout the tour of “Same Same…But Different” and “Squidge”. Selene is a talented and experienced performer, and it was a pleasure diving into her incredible dance journey. 

To find out more:

Selene’s insta @sele.nene

Sonia Sabri co. insta @soniasabrico

Wriggle Dance Theatre insta @wriggledance

This week on the podcast I’m joined by the Scotland-based choreographer David West.

We discuss how mental health is depicted on the stage and how he handles these issues in his new work Sanctuary. We talk about his approach to creating the work including working with memories, the use of repetition, and creating improv structures. I hope you enjoy this podcast as deep dive into the nitty gritty of his choreographic process and values.

To find out more about David West and Sanctuary check out David’s Instagram: @eqdanceco