Award-winning Indian classical dance soloist, choreographer and ethnomusicologist Menaka PP Bora returns to Asia House to perform an innovative dance performance and talk, examining the dynamic music and dance traditions of the 16th century classical Sattriya dance of India within a contemporary context.

Using speech, theatrical props, rare musical instruments and classical choreography, Menakawill explore the contemporary challenges of traditional dance and music from a pan- Asian perspective.
Menaka will be in conversation with leading musicologists followed by a Q/A with audiences.