News | 6 November | Diversity and Inclusion
Cultural trip to New Delhi
During half term, we had the chance to partake in a cultural, immersive trip to New Delhi, along with the Arunima Kumar Dance Company, filled with performances, rehearsals, masterclasses and so much more. It was a privilege to be a part of our Guru Arunima Kumar's dream, to connect with our dance roots in India. This was an opportunity of a lifetime, not only because we had the privilege of performing Kuchipudi in one of the most prestigious venues in the world, the India Habitat Centre, but also because world-renowned Gurus, legends in their form, gave us glimpses into the extraordinary dances they taught, Chhau, Bharatanatyam and Kathak. As a bonus, we were also able to celebrate Diwali in India with our family, friends, and grandparents, which is one of the many things we have always wanted to do. This trip also opened our eyes to the dance world that we had only imagined, while teaching us life lessons about the forms that we would otherwise have never experienced in London, as these ancient traditions cannot be replicated. This greatly changed our perspective, giving our pieces more life with the gurus’ words - for as amateur performers, any wise advice never goes to waste.
