Ujala at Midlands Arts Centre
Welcome in the autumn and bring light to the dark with Ujala. Sampad and Midlands Arts Centre present an evening of Indian Classical dance to mark Diwali.
We are inviting talented dancers from across the region to present a garland of styles from Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Sattriya and Odissi to Kuchipudi and Yakshagana.
Deeply rooted in tradition and mythology, Ujala promises a vibrant and expressive performance, sharing the rich cultural heritage of dance.
Our full line up of dancers will be announced in October 2025.
Ujala performers:
Chandana Gopalakrishna
Anaash Bhattathiripad
Rodali Bora
Wafi Rahman
Swathi Acharya
Vyshnavi Rao
Duet featuring Swarna Bobbili & Sowmya Maiya
Arathy Arun
Anvitha Rengarajan
Compered by Shriya Sharma
Presented as part of Sampad’s 2025 Ujala Season to celebrate Diwali: Festival of Lights.
More Sampad Ujala Season events:
Monday 20 October, 12pm – Diwali with University of Birmingham India Institute
Tuesday 21 October, 12pm until 2pm – Diwali at Mailbox: Lunchtime Concerts with Sampad
Saturday 25 October, 1pm – Midday Mantra: Diwali Special