If you can breathe, you can dance with Shyam Dattani

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 - GarbhSend 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: @soniasabricoSonia Sabri MBE:Instagram: @sonia_sabri_mbe_global Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.