In this episode, Sonia Sabri MBE sits down with Kathak artist, Shyam Dattani to discuss his personal journey into Kathak, the challenges and joys of navigating the dance world, and his experiences as a gay artist within traditionally structured spaces. Together, they explore questions of visibility, acceptance, culture, and what it truly means to belong in the arts. 00:04 - Intro00:43 - Shyam Dattani02:26 - Ice breakers04:27 - Shyam's Kathak journey11:02 - Support from family16:12 - Barriers of dance20:59 - Being gay in the Kathak world29:55 - Liberation37:54 - Pathways into dance39:37 - Inclusivity and accessibility in the dance industry44:38 - How has Kathak helped with wellbeing49:04 - Garbh Send love to Shyam Dattani:Instagram - @shyamdattaniiGarbh - https://withoutwalls.uk.com/programme/garbh-2/ Sonia Sabri Company:Website: ssco.org.ukInstagram: @soniasabricoFacebook: Sonia Sabri CompanyYouTube: Sonia Sabri CompanyTikTok: @soniasabrico Sonia Sabri MBE:Instagram: @sonia_sabri_mbe_global

If you can breathe, you can dance with Shyam Dattani

At Sonia Sabri Company, the UK’s leading South Asian dance and music company, we often hear that those from global&nbsp;majority backgrounds struggle to access the Arts, see themselves on stage&nbsp;or access the information on pursuing a career in&nbsp;the arts.We're ready to change that. Join Sonia Sabri MBE, co-founder and artistic director of Sonia Sabri Company and multi-award-winning Kathak dance artist and choreographer, as she deep dives into the real lived experiences of industry professionals, challenge stereotypes, and celebrate the positive impact of South Asian Dance and Music on health, wellbeing and the wider dance sector. Sonia Sabri Company:Website: ssco.org.ukInstagram: @soniasabricoTikTok: @soniasabricoFacebook: Sonia Sabri CompanyYouTube: Sonia Sabri Company Sonia Sabri MBE:Instagram: @sonia_sabri_mbe_global

Who Gets to Dance?

All Episodes

1. If you can breathe, you can dance with Shyam Dattani