It has been a pleasure spending the past two months working closely with the Sampad team, as a part of my University’s SME Internship scheme. I am so grateful for the warm welcome I have received and the way in which I have been able to develop my interests and gain insightful experience into the arts by working both smaller weekly classes in the local Birmingham community such as Let’s Dance! to the sold-out Indian wedding celebration Midsummer Masti.  Through…

We are delighted to announce Sampad South Asian Arts’ support for an exceptional project that delves into the profound and heart-wrenching voices of feminist resilience. Abandhana, choreographed and performed by Divya Ravi, is a solo dance immersion into the rich narratives of Therigāthā (Songs of Elder Buddhist Nuns), dating back to the 6th century BCE. The title “Abandhana,” derived from Pāli, translates to “Unfettered,” reflecting the essence of this artistic exploration. Divya Ravi’s virtuosic Bharatanatyam movement vocabulary serves as a…